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Public Records Fee in Georgia

In Georgia, the fee for public records requests is governed by O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, which establishes the legal framework for how agencies may charge for searching, retrieving, redacting, and copying records. The statute sets out the permissible costs and any applicable limitations or fee waivers. No specific dollar amount or formula is stated in the statutory text itself; instead, the law provides the basis for agencies to calculate charges. The worked example below illustrates how a typical fee computation operates under this rule. To determine an exact fee for a specific request, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the statute’s provisions to the requester’s particular circumstances.

Governing authority

In Georgia, the public records fee rule is set by O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 (https://legis.ga.gov/statutes/50/18/71).

Georgia public records fee: governed by O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 (https://legis.ga.gov/statutes/50/18/71).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the public records fee calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.