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Effingham County Cancellation of Security Deed Form

Effingham County Cancellation of Security Deed Form

Effingham County Cancellation of Security Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 8/13/2025
Effingham County Guidelines for Cancellation of Security Deed

Effingham County Guidelines for Cancellation of Security Deed

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Document Last Validated 6/30/2025
Effingham County Completed Example of the Cancellation of Security Deed

Effingham County Completed Example of the Cancellation of Security Deed

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Document Last Validated 3/19/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Effingham County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of Superior Court
Address:
700 North Pine St, Suite 110
Springfield, Georgia 31329

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Phone: (912) 754-2118

Recording Tips for Effingham County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Effingham County

Properties in any of these areas use Effingham County forms:

  • Clyo
  • Eden
  • Guyton
  • Meldrim
  • Rincon
  • Springfield

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Effingham County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Effingham County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Effingham County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Effingham County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Effingham County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Effingham County?

Recording fees in Effingham County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (912) 754-2118 for current fees.

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Current Lender, holder of the Promissory Note uses this form to cancel a Georgia "Security Deed" (also known as a "Deed to Secure Debt", "Loan Deed" or "Warranty Deed to Secure Debt") when it has been satisfied/paid in full. Record this form with the Clerk of the Superior Court in which the Security Instrument was recorded, the same county that the property lies in. (The clerk shall index and record, in the same manner as the original mortgage instrument is recorded, the canceled and satisfied mortgage instrument or such portion thereof as bears the order of the mortgagee or transferee directing that the mortgage be canceled, together with any order of the mortgagee or transferee directing that the mortgage be canceled. The clerk shall show on the index of the cancellation and on the cancellation document the deed book and page number where the original mortgage instrument is recorded.) (Section 44-14-4)
In general, the Lender has 60 days from satisfaction, to release the Security Deed before he/she becomes liable for damages. See Georgia Code Section 44-14-3

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Important: Your property must be located in Effingham County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Cancellation of Security Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Effingham County.

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