catoosa county ga public records guide and resources

Where to search

Catoosa County maintains a wide range of records for transparency and everyday research. The Clerk of Superior Court hosts deeds, liens, plats, and civil or criminal filings, while Probate Court keeps marriage licenses and estate files. For parcels and valuations, the Tax Assessor offers maps and assessments, and the Sheriff provides incident reports and an inmate roster. Vital certificates are issued through Georgia DPH, with local assistance available.

How to request

Under the Georgia Open Records Act, you may request by email, mail, or in person. Include names, dates, parcel or case numbers, and specify certified or plain copies. Agencies acknowledge within three business days, though fulfillment can take longer if retrieval or redaction is required. Some data-juvenile matters, SSNs-are restricted.

• Common searches: property deeds, plats, court dockets, marriage, probate, citations, maps.
• Tips: use exact names or parcel IDs, try wildcards, narrow by date range, check case-sensitive fields.
• Costs: per-page copy fees, plus certification or mailing when requested.

Many indexes are online, but older volumes may require an in-office visit or the local historical society’s archives.