About the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court
The Clerk of Superior Court is an elected county constitutional officer in Georgia. Tammie Mosley holds the office and is identified on the official homepage as "Tammie Mosley, Clerk" and as the keeper of the records. The Clerk's homepage says the office is dedicated to prompt, knowledgeable, professional service to the Court, the bar, and the public. All documents recorded and filed in the Clerk's office are scanned and can be accessed electronically online.
The office sits in the Eugene H. Gadsden Courthouse on the same block as the Superior Court courtrooms. Walk-in service runs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office takes calls, mail, and email requests, and runs an electronic certification service that handles certified copies of court and real estate records around the clock. The mission ties the office to the broader Chatham County Court System and the Eastern Judicial Circuit.
Tammie Mosley, Clerk of Superior Court
Eugene H. Gadsden Courthouse
400 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 178
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 434-8920
supctclk@chathamcounty.org
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Clerk's homepage at superiorcourtclerk.chathamcountyga.gov shows the address, phone, and email at the top of the site.
The homepage carries the Clerk's mission, the address block, and quick links to Case Lookup, eFile Georgia, eCertification, FANS, passport and notary scheduling, and the Real Estate division.
Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court Divisions
The office is split into four record-keeping divisions plus a Resources area and a Board of Equalization. Each division has its own forms, fees, and contact line under the main clerk number. The structure shapes which window or portal handles a given record request, so it pays to pick the right one before you start.
- Appeals Division — handles records and processing for appellate filings.
- Civil Division — civil and domestic case filings, adoptions, child support, notary applications, and passport intake.
- Criminal Records Division — Superior Court criminal case files, court proceeding ordering, and useful forms.
- Real Estate Division — deeds, mortgages, UCCs, eRecording, FANS notifications, fees, forms, and military discharge records.
- Resources area — Superior Forms, Standing Orders, appointment scheduling, process server info, useful links, and technical support.
- Board of Equalization / Southside Location — BOE filings and a satellite office for select services.
The civil intake fees page ties the Civil Division to the local fee schedule and posts each division's notices in one place.
The civil intake page shows what each division charges before the filing crosses the counter.
Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court Filing Fees
The Clerk's fees come from Georgia statute. The local schedule lists Superior Court civil intake and copy charges under O.C.G.A. 15-6-77. Effective July 1, 2024, all civil filing fees rose $4 under SB 322 modifying O.C.G.A. 47-16-61. The clerk homepage posts the notice and links to the new totals. Real estate uses a flat $25 fee under HB 288 and O.C.G.A. 15-6-77(f), effective January 1, 2020.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| General civil and domestic filing, plus service fee | $218.00 |
| General civil cases filed by local county or municipal government | $78.00 |
| General civil cases filed by a Georgia state agency | $93.00 |
| Family violence / stalking order filing | No fee |
| Unemployment | No fee |
| Incoming transfer | $50.00 |
| Issuing subpoena | $5.00 |
| Sheriff's service plus copies | $50.00 + $0.50/page |
| Garnishee served, first copy | $50.00 |
| Tenant dispossessory action | $25.00 |
| Service on subpoena | $10.00 |
| Veteran discharge | No fee |
| Bar admission documents | No fee |
| Notary new application or renewal | $55.00 |
| Certificate of authority / notary flag | $2.00 |
| Per copy | $0.50 |
| Oversized copy larger than 8.5 x 14 | $2.00 |
| Real estate flat filing fee (HB 288) | $25.00 |
Payment options for in-person service include cash, money order, certified bank funds, firm checks, or checks with local addresses printed on them. The real estate fee page spells out the recording side.
The real estate page repeats the July 1, 2024 SB 322 notice and lists accepted payment forms.
eCertification, eFile Georgia, and FANS
The Clerk runs three online services that change how the public touches the office. eCertification lets users request certified court and real estate records 24/7 and download a digitally certified PDF. eFile Georgia, the statewide Tyler portal, handles civil filings. The Filing Activity Notification System, or FANS, lets property owners get an alert when a document is filed under their name.
Mandatory UCC eFiling started January 1, 2022. Recent statute notices on the clerk site include HB 586 short-term notes amended to 62 months effective July 1, 2025, and HB 1292 notary law and real estate eFiling changes effective January 1, 2025. Each notice ties back to the eServices block on the homepage. The eFile Georgia portal requires registration to submit civil pleadings.
The eFile Georgia landing page is the entry point for most civil submissions to the Clerk.
Chatham County Records Request Form Fields
Mail and in-person requests use a written form that maps to a small set of fields. Knowing what each field needs before you start cuts back-and-forth with the Clerk. The list below mirrors the State Court record search request format the office accepts for many record requests.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Requestor name | Yes | Full legal name for the request file. |
| Mailing address | Yes | Used for the mailed response. |
| Phone or email | Yes for email/fax | Used for fee quotes and status. |
| Case name / party name | Yes | Plaintiff and defendant or petitioner names. |
| Case number | Recommended | Best precision when the number is known. |
| Type of record | Yes | Certified copy, plain copy, or search. |
| Date range | Optional | Use when case number is unknown. |
| Payment | Yes for copies | Money order, cashier's check, or in-office payment. |
| Signature and date | Yes | Request confirmation. |
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope when mailing a request that needs a paper response.
How to Request a Certified Copy in Chatham County
Certified copies carry the Clerk's seal and are needed for many legal, real estate, and out-of-state uses. The fastest path is eCertification through the Clerk site. The walk-in path uses the office in Gadsden Suite 178. The mail path uses a written request and prepayment.
- Open the Clerk of Superior Court site and click the eCertification link in the eServices block.
- Search for the case or real estate document by party name, case number, or instrument number. Use re:Search Georgia first if you need to confirm the case number.
- Select the document and the certification option, then pay the listed certified-copy fee plus any per-page charge.
- Download the digitally certified PDF and verify it with the Clerk's verification link if the receiving party asks.
- For walk-in service, bring photo ID, the case or instrument number, and payment to Gadsden Suite 178 during office hours.
- For mail service, send a signed written request, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a money order or cashier's check covering copy and certification fees.
- For passport, notary, or appointment-only services, schedule through the Resources area on the Clerk site before arriving.
Note: Uncertified screenshots and downloaded images are not accepted as official record copies in court or government filings, so use the Clerk's certification process when an official seal is needed.