Search Peachtree City Public Records

Peachtree City is a planned community in Fayette County, Georgia, with a population of about 40,758. The Peachtree City residents directory covers public records from local city offices, Fayette County courts, and statewide databases. Georgia runs a county-based records system, so most court files, property deeds, and vital records for Peachtree City go through Fayette County. The city itself keeps police reports and handles open records requests through its own portal. This page walks you through every source you can use to find public records tied to people in Peachtree City.

Peachtree City Open Records Requests

Peachtree City handles public records requests through its NextRequest portal. This is an online system that lets you submit, track, and get records from city departments without going to city hall. The City Clerk manages most open records requests. You can reach the clerk at cityclerk@peachtree-city.org or by calling (770) 487-7657. City hall is at 151 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Police records have a separate process and go through the police department directly.

Under O.C.G.A. Sections 50-18-70 through 50-18-74, any person can request records from Peachtree City. You do not need to give a reason. The city must respond within three business days. That is state law, not just a local rule. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of staff time for searching records are free. After that, the charge is based on the hourly pay of the lowest paid worker who can do the search.

If the total cost goes past $500, the city can ask you to prepay before they start work. Electronic copies cost the price of the storage media used. These fees are set by Georgia law and apply to every public agency in the state. The Peachtree City open records portal makes the whole process faster than paper or email requests since you can see updates in real time as your request moves through the system.

Fayette County Records for Peachtree City

Fayette County is where the bulk of public records for Peachtree City are kept. Georgia uses a county system for courts, property filings, and most official records. The Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court holds civil case files, criminal records, divorce filings, liens, and real estate deeds that cover Peachtree City. The county seat is Fayetteville, and the courthouse is about 8 miles east of Peachtree City.

The Fayette County Probate Court handles marriage licenses, estate filings, and guardianship records. If you need a marriage certificate for someone in Peachtree City, that is where you go. The Fayette County Magistrate Court handles small claims and warrant applications. Between these three courts, most civil and criminal matters that touch Peachtree City residents pass through Fayette County offices in Fayetteville.

Peachtree City does not run its own Superior Court. That is how Georgia works for every city. But the city does have a Municipal Court for traffic tickets, city code violations, and minor offenses that happen within the city limits. Those records stay with the city. For anything above the municipal level, Fayette County takes over.

Court Records in Peachtree City

The Georgia Courts eAccess portal gives you online access to Superior Court records from across the state. You can search Fayette County cases that involve Peachtree City residents by name or case number. The system covers both civil and criminal filings. It is free to use for basic searches. Results show case type, parties, filing dates, and status.

This statewide tool pulls from the same case management systems the courts use in person. If someone in Peachtree City was part of a lawsuit, a divorce filing, or a criminal case in Fayette County Superior Court, the eAccess portal is likely to show it. For certified copies of court documents, you still need to go through the Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court in Fayetteville.

Peachtree City Municipal Court records may not appear in the statewide system. For local traffic citations or code enforcement cases, contact the Peachtree City Municipal Court directly through city hall. The phone number is (770) 487-7657. Municipal Court handles less serious matters, but the records are still public under Georgia law unless a judge seals them.

O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72 does list some records that are off limits. Sealed court files, documents with Social Security numbers, and active investigation records are protected. But the law says these exceptions must be read narrowly. Most court records in the Peachtree City area are open for anyone to look at and copy.

Peachtree City Property Records

Property records are one of the more useful parts of the Peachtree City residents directory. Every time a home is sold, a lien is filed, or a deed changes hands, the Fayette County Clerk records it. The GSCCCA Real Estate Records Search lets you look up these filings online. The index covers all 159 Georgia counties going back to 1999. You can filter by Fayette County to find Peachtree City transactions.

Search by name to find every property deal tied to a person in Peachtree City. Or search by book and page if you already have a reference number. Results show the buyer, the seller, the property address, filing date, and any liens or encumbrances on record. This is a free tool run by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority.

The GSCCCA also runs a system called F.A.N.S. (Filing Activity Notification System). It sends you an alert when someone files a new document against your property in Peachtree City or anywhere in Georgia. You sign up with just an email. This is a good way to watch for fraud on your own property record. Peachtree City has a stable real estate market with a mix of single-family homes and townhomes, so these records see regular activity.

For tax assessments and property values, the Fayette County Tax Assessor keeps that data. Tax records show the assessed value, the current owner, parcel numbers, and tax history. These are public records under Georgia law.

Voter Records in Peachtree City

Voter registration data is a strong tool in the Peachtree City residents directory. The Georgia My Voter Page lets you search any registered voter by name and date of birth. It is free and run by the Georgia Secretary of State. The results show voter status, registration details, district info, and polling place for Peachtree City voters.

The My Voter Page works statewide. You can use it to check if someone is registered in Peachtree City or Fayette County. It also shows when a voter last cast a ballot and which elections they took part in. If a person moved to Peachtree City from somewhere else in Georgia, their updated address shows once they file the change with the county. Voters must update their address at least 30 days before an election under Georgia law.

Full voter registration lists that cover all of Fayette County, including Peachtree City, can be bought from the Georgia Secretary of State office at 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 802 Floyd West Tower, Atlanta, Georgia 30334. These bulk lists include names, home addresses, registration dates, and voting history. They are public records but cost a fee for the full file.

Peachtree City Police Records

The Peachtree City Police Department is a key source for the residents directory. Police records include incident reports, accident reports, and arrest data. The department has a dedicated email for records requests. For police-specific records, you should contact the department rather than the City Clerk. Recent arrests in Peachtree City are booked into the Fayette County Jail, so booking data shows up through the county sheriff as well.

Under the Georgia Open Records Act, police reports are generally available to the public once a case is closed. Active investigation files can be withheld under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72. But once the investigation wraps up, those records become open. Accident reports are usually available within a few days of the crash. The department must still follow the three-business-day rule for responding to open records requests.

Peachtree City is known for its golf cart paths and low crime rate, but the police department still generates a steady stream of reports. Traffic stops, minor theft, and property damage are the most common types of records you will find. For more serious felony cases, the Fayette County Sheriff and the District Attorney office take over, and those records go through the county court system.

Vital Records for Peachtree City

Birth, death, marriage, and divorce records for Peachtree City residents are managed at the state level by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The main office is at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Phone is 404-679-4702. Hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You can also get some vital records through the Fayette County Probate Court in Fayetteville.

Birth certificates go back to 1919 and cost $25.00 per copy. Death certificates also start at $25.00. Birth records have limits on who can get them. Only the named person, a parent, legal guardian, grandparent, adult child, adult sibling, or spouse can order a birth certificate in Georgia. Death certificates are open to the public. Marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996 cost $10.00 for a search fee. Extra copies ordered at the same time run $5.00 each.

• Birth certificate: $25.00 (records from 1919 to present)
• Death certificate: $25.00 (records from 1919 to present)
• Marriage search fee: $10.00 (June 1952 to August 1996)
• Extra copies: $5.00 each at the same time
• Mail processing: 8 to 10 weeks

The state does not accept personal checks. Send a certified check or money order. For faster service, you can order online through an authorized vendor, though extra fees apply.

Georgia Law and Peachtree City Records

Georgia has a strong open records law. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 says the state has a "strong public policy in favor of open government" and that access should be encouraged. This law covers every office in Peachtree City that holds public documents. It applies to city departments, Fayette County offices, and courts alike.

O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-71 sets the rules for how agencies must respond. Any Peachtree City agency must produce records within three business days of getting a request. If they cannot, they must give you a written reason. Fees are capped at $0.10 per page for paper. Electronic records cost the price of the media. If the estimate goes past $500, the agency can ask for prepayment. These rules keep the cost of getting records low for people searching the Peachtree City residents directory.

Exemptions are listed in O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72. Medical records, sealed court files, active law enforcement investigations, and records with Social Security numbers are protected. Public employee home addresses are also off limits. But Georgia courts have ruled many times that these exceptions must be read as narrowly as possible. The law leans hard toward public access. If a Peachtree City office denies your request, you have the right to challenge that denial, and the agency can face fines for willful violations of the act.

Fayette County and Peachtree City Records

Peachtree City sits in Fayette County. The Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court in Fayetteville is the main office for court, property, and public records covering Peachtree City. The county seat is about 8 miles to the east. For court records, deed searches, and most public filings, you deal with Fayette County offices in Fayetteville rather than Peachtree City hall. The city handles its own municipal court records, police reports, and open records requests for city-held documents.

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