Chatham County, Georgia Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Chatham County, Georgia, are typically available through the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. You can access these images through their online portal, which provides public access to booking photos. For more detailed inquiries, you may contact the Records Unit of the Sheriff's Office directly at their headquarters in Savannah, GA.

To obtain a criminal background check in Chatham County, Georgia, you can contact the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), which is part of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Locally, you can request a background check through the Chatham County Sheriff's Office by visiting their office in person. Ensure you have valid identification and be prepared to pay any applicable fees for the service.

To look up sex offenders in Chatham County, Georgia, you can use the Georgia Sex Offender Registry, which is maintained by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The registry provides a searchable online database where you can find information about registered sex offenders in the area.

You can register to vote in Chatham County online through the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov, or in person at the Chatham County Board of Elections and Registration at 1117 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406, phone (912) 790-1520. Registration must be completed at least 29 days before any election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, Georgia resident living in the area, and at least 17.5 years old (18 by election day). The same online portal allows you to request absentee ballots, check your registration status, and find your polling location.

Property records in Chatham County can be searched through multiple resources. For deeds, mortgages, liens, and recorded documents, visit the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority website at gsccca.org (small fee per search) or contact the Clerk of Superior Court at 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401, phone (912) 652-7200. For property tax assessments, ownership, and parcel information, use the free Chatham County Board of Assessors website at chathamtax.org, or visit their office at 124 Bull Street, Suite 330. The county also provides an interactive GIS mapping system at sagis.org showing parcel boundaries, zoning, and aerial imagery at no charge.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Chatham County are available from the Chatham County Health Department at 1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406, phone (912) 356-2160. Certified copies cost $25 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. You must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate you are an immediate family member or have a legal interest. Processing takes approximately 7-10 business days for in-person requests. You can also order through the Georgia Department of Public Health or VitalChek.com (with additional fees), and records are available to authorized requesters only as required by Georgia law O.C.G.A. § 31-10-1.

Business licenses for unincorporated Chatham County areas are issued by the Chatham County License and Inspections Department at 112 West Bryan Street, Suite 300, Savannah, phone (912) 790-1461. For businesses within Savannah city limits, contact the City Revenue Department at (912) 651-6450. Trade name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court at 133 Montgomery Street and searchable through gsccca.org. For formal business entities (corporations, LLCs), search the Georgia Secretary of State's free online database at ecorp.sos.ga.gov, which provides information on registered businesses, registered agents, and annual registrations statewide.