Open Records Information

Open Records for Public Access

The City of Savannah is bound by the Georgia Open Records Act to make public records available to anyone who makes a request.

A public record could refer to documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, computer based or generated information, or similar material prepared and maintained or received in the course of the operation of a public office or agency.

Request Records Online

  • To make non-public safety, general public records requests online, use our City-wide Open Records Request form (PLEASE NOTE: the City does not maintain birth or death records or marriage and divorce records. Please contact Chatham County for that information.)
  • To request records specifically from the Savannah Police Department, please select that option on the form.
  • To request records from Savannah Fire Rescue,please select that option on the form.

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