Chatham County Deed to Secure Debt and Promissory Note Form
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Chatham County Deed to Secure Debt
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Chatham County Deed to Secure Debt Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Chatham County Completed Example-Deed to Secure Debt
Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Chatham County Waiver of Borrowers Rights Form
Borrowers confirm they have waived their rights to a judicial foreclosure.

Chatham County Promissory Note Form
Note that is secured by the Deed to Secure Debt

Chatham County Promissory Note Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Chatham County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Chatham County Annual Accounting Statement Form
Mail to borrower for fiscal year reporting.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Chatham Clerk of Superior Court
Savannah, Georgia 31412
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm M-F
Phone: (912) 652-7197
Southside Location
Savannah, Georgia 31406
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday thru Friday
Phone: (912) 201-4351
Recording Tips for Chatham County:
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Chatham County
Properties in any of these areas use Chatham County forms:
- Bloomingdale
- Pooler
- Savannah
- Tybee Island
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Chatham 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 Chatham County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Chatham County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Chatham 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 Chatham County?
Recording fees in Chatham County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (912) 652-7197 for current fees.
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A "Deed to Secure Debt" often called a "Security Deed" that is protected by a "Promissory Note" is the preferred method of financing by Lenders in Georgia. Foreclosures can be done non-judicially saving time and expense. It being intended by the parties that this document shall operate as a deed, not as a mortgage and is made under those provisions of O.C.G.A. Sections 44-14-60 through 44-14-85 to secure the payment of Indebtedness.
There are two parties in this instrument.
"Borrower" means a person who has secured an indebtedness with a security interest in real property or a person who has taken an interest in real property subject to an outstanding security interest in the real property and has notified the holder of the security interest that he has taken the real property and assumed the indebtedness secured by the real property. (Section 44-14-5)(1)
"Lender" means a person who has a security interest in real property, which interest is evidenced by a security deed, a mortgage, a trust deed, a bond for title, or other security document granting a security interest in real property to secure an indebtedness owed to the lender. (Section 44-14-5)(2)
All transfers of deeds to secure debt shall be in writing; shall be signed by the grantee or, if the deed has been previously transferred, by the last transferee; and shall be witnessed as required for deeds. 44-14-64(a) This Document meets Georgia County and State recording requirements
Every deed to secure debt shall be recorded in the county where the land conveyed is located. Every bill of sale to secure debt shall be recorded in the county where the maker, if a resident of this state, resided at the time of its execution and, if a nonresident, in the county where the personalty conveyed is located. Deeds or bills of sale not recorded shall remain valid against the persons executing them. The effect of the failure to record deeds and bills of sale shall be the same as the effect of the failure to record a deed of bargain and sale. 44-14-63(a)
(A deed to secure debt shall not be recorded unless it includes the mailing address of the grantee thereof.) (44-14-63(b))
The Promissory Note is a contract used to evidence the debt owed by the borrower. The borrower promises to pay the lender the agreed amount under certain terms and conditions, these include interest rate, late payments, default interest rate (what the interest rate increases to, after a specified number of days)
Use for Residential Property, Condominiums, Rental Property, Vacant Land, Planned Unit Development and Small Commercial Property.
(Georgia Deed to Secure Debt Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed examples) For use in Georgia Only.
Important: Your property must be located in Chatham County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Deed to Secure Debt and Promissory Note meets all recording requirements specific to Chatham County.
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August 13th, 2020
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January 22nd, 2019
My biggest complaint is I did not know when my document was ready until I got this survey. An email should be sent to say document is ready.
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