## Step-by-Step Search Methods The online database offers multiple search fields to help you locate specific property records. For the best results, use one of the following methods: * **Search by Owner Name:** Enter the last name of the property owner. If the name is common, you can enter the first name or a first initial to narrow down the results. The system typically supports partial name searches, which is helpful if you are unsure of the exact spelling. * **Search by Street Address:** Input the house number and street name. To avoid search errors, it is often best to omit street suffixes (such as "Street," "Avenue," or "Road") and directional indicators (such as "North" or "West"). For example, searching "120 Main" is more likely to yield results than "120 Main St. North." * **Search by Parcel Number:** If you have the unique parcel identification number (PIN) or map/parcel ID from a tax bill or deed, enter it directly into the parcel search field. This is the most accurate search method as it bypasses potential spelling or address formatting errors. ## Information Available in the Online Records

Once you select a property from the search results, the portal provides a comprehensive overview of the property's tax and physical characteristics. The available details generally include: * **Owner Information:** The current registered owner's name and billing address. * **Value Information:** The assessed value, appraised value, and historical valuations over previous years. * **Building Characteristics:** Structural details such as square footage, number of stories, year constructed, and building materials. * **Land Information:** Acreage, zoning classifications, and land use descriptions. * **Sales History:** Past transfer dates, sale prices, and deed book/page references. * **GIS Mapping:** An interactive map showing parcel boundaries, neighboring properties, and aerial photography. ## Alternative Sources for Milledgeville Property Records If the information you need is not available on the Tax Assessor's portal, or if you require official legal documents, several alternative resources are available:

* **Baldwin County Tax Commissioner:** While the Tax Assessor determines property values, the Tax Commissioner is responsible for billing and collecting property taxes. Visit the Tax Commissioner's website to view current tax bills, payment histories, and to check if taxes have been paid for a specific parcel. * **Baldwin County Clerk of Superior Court:** For official deed recordings, liens, mortgages, and plat maps, you must contact or visit the Clerk of Superior Court. These legal documents are the official record of property ownership and transfer. * **Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA):** This statewide online registry allows users to search real estate indexes, deeds, liens, and plat maps for Baldwin County and all other counties in Georgia for a nominal fee.