Dougherty County Deed to Secure Debt and Promissory Note Form

Last validated September 10, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Dougherty County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Albany, Putney.

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Dougherty County Deed to Secure Debt

Dougherty County Deed to Secure Debt

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document last validated 7/17/2026
Dougherty County Deed to Secure Debt Guidelines

Dougherty County Deed to Secure Debt Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 7/21/2026
Dougherty County Completed Example-Deed to Secure Debt

Dougherty County Completed Example-Deed to Secure Debt

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 7/14/2026
Dougherty County Waiver of Borrowers Rights Form

Dougherty County Waiver of Borrowers Rights Form

Borrowers confirm they have waived their rights to a judicial foreclosure.

Document last validated 7/23/2026
Dougherty County Promissory Note Form

Dougherty County Promissory Note Form

Note that is secured by the Deed to Secure Debt

Document last validated 7/29/2026
Dougherty County Promissory Note Guidelines

Dougherty County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 8/14/2026
Dougherty County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Dougherty County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 9/10/2026
Dougherty County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Dougherty County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Mail to borrower for fiscal year reporting.

Document last validated 8/7/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Dougherty County Clerk of Court

Address:
225 Pine Ave, Rm 126
Albany, Georgia 31701

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (229) 431-2198

Recording Tips for Dougherty County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Dougherty County

Properties in any of these areas use Dougherty County forms:

  • Albany
  • Putney

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dougherty County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Dougherty 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 Dougherty County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Dougherty 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 Dougherty 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Dougherty County?

Recording fees in Dougherty County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (229) 431-2198 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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 Dougherty County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Deed to Secure Debt and Promissory Note meets all recording requirements specific to Dougherty County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Dougherty County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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