Tift County Court Records

Court records consist of information documenting court cases and legal documentation generated and maintained by the judiciary in Tift County. At times, these records may include Tift County arrest records. Court records comprising court hearings, rulings, and judgments are typically obtainable from their respective custodians for a fee.

Are Court Records Public in Tift County?

Yes. The Georgia Open Records Law ensures the right of the public to view and make copies of government records, including court records unless otherwise stated by law. For instance, sensitive personal information that could compromise an individual's privacy, ongoing criminal investigation records, and trade secrets or confidential financial data are exempted from public disclosure.

Similarly, the Uniform Superior Court Rule 21 allows Georgia courts to limit public access to court records when personal privacy outweighs the public interest. Other redactions may include motions and ex-parte orders.

Tift County Court Records Search

In Tift County, requesters wishing to perform a general search of court records may visit the Clerk of the Superior Court's Office. At the office, individuals possessing valid IDs may access non-classified Superior and State Court records. Making copies of these documents typically attracts a fee.

Information seekers may also access electronically certified Tift County court records via the GSCCCA eCertification Portal. They may request digital copies of certified documents from courts all across the State of Georgia.

Tift County Courts

The Georgia trial court system consists of Superior Courts, State Courts, Juvenile Courts, Probate Courts, Magistrate Courts, Civil Courts, Municipal Courts, and Recorder's Courts. The following are the addresses of the different courts that comprise the Tift County court system:

Tift County Superior Court
237 East 2nd Street, P.O. Box 354, Tifton, GA 31793
Phone: (229) 386-7810
Fax: (229) 386-7813

State Court of Tift County
237 East 2nd Street, P.O. Box 354, Tifton, GA 31793
Phone: (229) 386-7810
Fax: (229) 386-7813

Tift County Juvenile Court
237 East 2nd Street, P.O. Box 354, Tifton, GA 31793
Phone: (229) 386-7810
Fax: (229) 386-7813

Probate Court of Tift County
P.O. Box 792, Tifton, GA 31793
Phone: (229) 386-7914

Tift County Magistrate Court
225 North Tift Avenue, Room 211, P.O. Box 214, Tifton, GA 31793
Phone: (229) 386-7907
Fax: (229) 386-7978

Municipal Court of Omega
P.O. Box 6, Omega, GA 31775
Phone: (229) 528-4400

Municipal Court of Tifton
130 East 5th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
Phone: (229) 391-3967
Fax: (229) 556-7404

Municipal Court of Ty Ty
225 North Tift Avenue, Room 211, P.O. Box 214, Tifton, GA 31793
Phone: (229) 386-7907
Fax: (229) 386-7978

Tift County Criminal and Civil Records

Requesters may contact the Tift County Clerk of Superior Court by phone, mail, or in person concerning the searching and copying of criminal and civil court records. The contact and locational details of the Clerk of Court is as follows:

237 E 2nd Street Tifton, GA 31794
Phone: (229) 386-7810
Fax: (229) - 386-7813
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 354
Tifton, GA 31793

Alternatively, record searchers may request or look up electronically certified copies of criminal and civil court documents from Georgia's trial courts through the Georgia Superior Court Clerk's Cooperative Authority's (GSCCCA) online portal. The platform may also enable users to access Tift County arrest records during criminal and civil record searches.

Tift County Marriage Records

Eligible requesters may obtain Tift County marriage records from the Georgia State Office of Vital Records. They may submit a search of marriage requests for marriage applications and certificates from June 1952 to August 1996 or verification requests for marriages that occurred on or after January 1, 2014.

Requesters intending to obtain certified marriage certificates from the Office of Vital Records by mail must complete a marriage certificate application, and provide approved identification, and payment (money order or check). Subsequently, these materials should be mailed to:

State Office of Vital Records
1680 Phoenix Blvd
Suite 100, Atlanta
GA 30349
Phone: (404) 679-4702

The Vital Records Office charges $10.00 (search fee and one copy) per certified copy of Tift marriage certificates. Each extra copy ordered simultaneously costs $5.00.

Tift County Divorce Records

In Tift County, the Clerk of the Superior Court maintains divorce records. Interested persons may access these records by submitting a records request to the Clerk’s Office. The contact and locational details of the Clerk of the Superior Court are as follows:

237 East 2nd Street
Tifton, GA 31794
Phone: (229) 386-7810

Tift Birth Records

Individuals qualified to receive certified copies of Tift County birth certificates may acquire such documents from the Georgia State Office of Vital Records or the Tift County Health Department.

When applying for a Tift County birth certificate, requesters must mail a copy of accepted identification, the completed application form, and a signed check or money order (certificate fee) made out to the State Office of Vital Records Office. The request packet must be mailed to:

State Office of Vital Records
1680 Phoenix Blvd
Suite 100, Atlanta
GA 30349

The Office of Vital Records charges $25.00 as a search fee and a certified copy of a birth certificate. Each additional copy costs $5.00.

Birth certificates are essential when claiming life insurance, filing for Social Security benefits or a spouse's pension, and remarrying.

Tift Death Records

Qualified applicants may make requests for certified copies of Tift County death certificates by mail, in-person, or online through a state-approved vendor. The State Office of Vital Records maintains records of death in the state from January 1919 til date.

Requesters submitting a Tift County death certificate request may mail a copy of accepted identification, the completed application form, and a signed check or money order (certificate fee) to the State Office of Vital Records.

The Office of Vital Records charges $25.00 for a certified copy of a death certificate. Each additional copy costs $5.00.

Tift County Probate Court Records

In Tift County, the Probate Court has jurisdiction over probate wills, estate administration, and the appointment of guardians and conservators for minors and incapacitated adults.

Searchers who wish to obtain probate records in Tify County may visit the Probate Court at:

225 Tift Avenue
Room 117
Tifton, GA 31794
Phone: (229) 386-7914

To obtain probate records, requesters may need to provide the case number or names of the parties involved. In addition, a valid identification may be required as well as payment for copies of probate records.

Tift County Property Records

Property records in Tift County are available on the County Assessor's Office website. The website's search tool informs visitors about the county's property taxes, appraisals, and other property-related records. Users may narrow their search by entering details such as the owner's name, property address, parcel number, and yearly sales. The search engine returns information on property value, subdivision, tax history, and sales, among other records.

Tift County Court Records Online

Third-party websites, such as georgiacourtrecords.us, offer simple and convenient access to Tift court records. These online services collect information from a variety of sources and provide interested parties with round-the-clock global access. As a result, interested parties may access and download records at any time. However, record searchers should be aware that obtaining public documents via non-government websites may expose them to outdated and inaccurate data.