Augusta Residents Directory Search

Augusta is a consolidated city-county government that shares borders and record systems with Richmond County in eastern Georgia. The Augusta residents directory draws from court case files, property deed indexes, voter rolls, and state license databases that cover all of Richmond County. You can search many of these records online through the Augusta Consolidated Government website or through statewide Georgia databases. The city runs its own Case Management Search tool for public records. This page walks you through where to find people records and how to use the free search tools that cover Augusta.

Augusta Case Management Search

The Augusta Consolidated Government runs a Case Management Search tool that lets you look up public records from home. You can find it at augustaga.gov/421/Case-Management-Search. The tool pulls data from city and county court systems in Augusta. It is free to use. You just type in a name and the system returns case records tied to that person. This is one of the best starting points for an Augusta residents directory search because it covers a wide range of case types in one place.

The Augusta portal does warn that it "does not certify the authenticity or accuracy of information obtained through this portal." That means you should treat the Augusta search results as a starting point. If you find a record that matters, call the Augusta clerk's office to get a certified copy. Still, for a quick check on whether someone has a case on file in Augusta, this tool works well and costs nothing to use.

The main Augusta government office is at 535 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901. You can call (706) 821-2300 for general questions. Because Augusta and Richmond County merged into a consolidated government, one set of offices handles what would normally be split between a city hall and a county courthouse. This makes it simpler to track down records. You deal with one government, not two.

Augusta Consolidated Government Records

The Augusta Consolidated Government website ties together all the departments that hold public records in the city. Augusta merged with Richmond County in 1996, so what you might normally search for at a county clerk's office and a city hall now falls under one government. The consolidation means that court filings, property deeds, tax records, and code enforcement data all flow through the same Augusta system. For an Augusta residents directory search, this is actually helpful. You have fewer offices to contact.

The Richmond County Superior Court Clerk handles most of the records that matter for an Augusta residents directory search. This Augusta office keeps real estate deeds, liens, court case files, and other recorded documents. Under Georgia law at O.C.G.A. 15-6-11, the clerk must give public access to court records. You can view most case files and eFiled documents at the courthouse or look them up through the statewide GSCCCA system. The clerk's office also records assumed business names, military discharges, and notary bonds for Augusta and Richmond County.

If you need certified copies from the Augusta clerk's office, expect to pay $10.00 for the first page plus $1.00 for each page after that. Uncertified copies run $1.00 per page. For mailed requests, send a money order or cashier's check. Personal checks are generally not accepted for Augusta record orders.

Note: The consolidated government means that Richmond County and Augusta share the same record systems and offices.

Georgia State Databases for Augusta

Several state databases let you search for Augusta residents without going to the courthouse. The GSCCCA Real Estate Records Search covers property deals in all 159 Georgia counties going back to 1999. You can filter by Richmond County to focus on Augusta. Search by name and the results show buyer, seller, property address, and book and page number. This is a free tool. Property records are a strong part of the Augusta residents directory because they list names and mailing addresses tied to real estate.

The Georgia My Voter Page is another free tool for the Augusta residents directory. You can look up any registered voter in Richmond County by name, county, and date of birth. The site shows voter status, polling place, and district info. Voter records are public in Georgia. They are useful for confirming that someone lives in Augusta or finding which part of the city they reside in. The Secretary of State also sells full voter registration lists that include home addresses, but those cost money and take a couple of weeks.

The Georgia Courts eAccess portal gives online access to court records from across the state, including Augusta and Richmond County. Many Augusta Superior Court cases show up here. You can search by party name and see case type, filing date, and status. This is useful when the Augusta Case Management Search does not have what you need or when you want to cross-check results from another source.

Criminal Records in Augusta

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the state's criminal history database. The GBI's Georgia Crime Information Center keeps criminal records for every county, including Richmond County. You can request a name-based or fingerprint-based check for Augusta residents. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days. Results come by encrypted email or U.S. Mail. The CCH Helpline is 404-244-2639 option 3.

Georgia has record restriction rules that affect what shows up in the Augusta residents directory. Under the law, some arrests can be restricted after certain time periods. Misdemeanors may be restricted after 2 years. Felonies after 4 years. Serious violent felonies after 7 years. Not every Augusta case qualifies though. The court must approve the restriction. If a record has been restricted, it will not show up in most public searches for Augusta or anywhere else in Georgia.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office also keeps local records. Jail booking data, warrants, and inmate rosters are available through the Augusta sheriff. If you need to find out if someone is in custody in Augusta, the sheriff's office is the right place to call. These records tie into the broader Augusta residents directory because they connect to court case filings.

Augusta Vital Records Search

The Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records office handles birth, death, marriage, and divorce records for the whole state. Augusta does not handle vital records at the city level. Instead, you order from the state office at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The phone number is 404-679-4702. Hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Birth certificates cost $25.00 for Augusta and all of Georgia. Death certificates are also $25.00. Marriage records from June 1952 to August 1996 have a $10.00 search fee. Extra copies ordered at the same time cost $5.00 each. The state does not take personal checks. Send a certified check or money order. Mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. These fees and times apply to all Augusta vital record orders.

Vital records are useful for the Augusta residents directory in a few ways. Marriage records show names and addresses at the time of filing. Death records can confirm that someone has passed. Birth records have access limits in Georgia, so only close family members and legal representatives can get them. But marriage and death records are more widely available and can help you trace a person's Augusta history and connections.

Note: The Richmond County Probate Court also issues marriage licenses locally, which is a separate process from ordering vital records through the state.

Open Records Requests in Augusta

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 says the state has a "strong public policy in favor of open government." This law applies to the Augusta Consolidated Government and all its departments. You can request records from the Augusta police department, code enforcement, public works, the fire department, or any other Augusta city-county office. Put your request in writing. The agency must respond within three business days.

The first 15 minutes of search time are free under the law. After that, Augusta agencies can charge the hourly rate of the lowest paid employee who can do the search. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page in Augusta. Electronic copies cost the actual price of the media used. If the total goes over $500, prepayment may be required. These rules apply to every Augusta department.

Open records requests are a good way to get documents that are not in the court system or in statewide databases. Augusta police reports, inspection records, permit applications, and internal correspondence can all be requested through the Open Records Act. Some records are exempt under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72. These include medical records, active law enforcement investigation files, and records that reveal Social Security numbers or credit card information. But the law says most other records held by Augusta are open for anyone to inspect.

How to Search Augusta Records

You have several ways to search for people in Augusta. Online tools are the fastest. Start with the Augusta Case Management Search at augustaga.gov for court records. Then check the GSCCCA real estate search for property records. Use the My Voter Page for voter status. Each Augusta search tool shows you a different piece of the picture.

For in-person searches, the main government center at 535 Telfair Street in Augusta is the place to go. The Augusta building holds multiple offices under one roof. You can view records at no cost in most cases. Copies are where fees come in. Bring a form of payment other than a personal check. Hours are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. It helps to call (706) 821-2300 first to make sure the office you need is open and that the record you want is at that location.

Mail requests work but take longer. Send your request to the appropriate Augusta office at 535 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901. Include the full name of the person and the type of record you need. Be as specific as you can with dates and case numbers. A clear Augusta records request saves time and money. If the clerk has to search through too many records, the research fee goes up. Fees for Augusta record orders must be paid by money order or cashier's check in most cases.

• Online: Augusta Case Management Search, GSCCCA, My Voter Page
• In person: 535 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901
• Phone: (706) 821-2300
• Mail: Send written request with payment to the office address
• Open Records Act: Written request, 3-day response time

Nearby Cities in Georgia

Augusta sits in eastern Georgia along the Savannah River. The closest qualifying city with its own page in our directory is Athens, about 100 miles to the west. Athens has its own consolidated government with Clarke County. If the person you are searching for moved between Augusta and Athens, you may need to check records in both places. People in this part of Georgia also cross into South Carolina, so keep that in mind if your search turns up blank in Augusta.

Richmond County borders Columbia County to the west and Burke County to the south. If someone lived near the Augusta city limits, their records could be in a neighboring county. The statewide GSCCCA search tool lets you check multiple Georgia counties at the same time, which is helpful when you are not sure exactly where a person lived. Augusta's consolidated government with Richmond County means you only need to search one set of records for anyone living within the county lines.