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Clarke County Trustee Deed Form

Clarke County Trustee Deed Form

Clarke County Trustee Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/4/2025
Clarke County Trustee Deed Guide

Clarke County Trustee Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 3/28/2025
Clarke County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Clarke County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 5/23/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of Superior & State Courts
Address:
325 E Washington St, Rm 450
Athens, Georgia 30601

Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: 706.613.3190

Recording Tips for Clarke County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Clarke County

Properties in any of these areas use Clarke County forms:

  • Athens
  • Winterville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Clarke County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke County?

Recording fees in Clarke County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 706.613.3190 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A trustee's deed is an instrument of trust administration used by a trustee to convey real property out of a trust.

A trust is created by a settlor, who funds the trust with real and/or personal property for estate planning purposes. Since a trust is not a person and cannot hold title, when the settlor transfers real property into the trust, title to the property is vested in the name of the trustee. The trustee manages the trust's assets according to the directions set out in the trust document, often for the benefit of a third party, called a beneficiary.

There is no statutory form for conveyances in Georgia, so long as the transfer between parties is clear (O.C.G.A. 44-5-33). A valid trustee's deed names the trustee as the grantor and provides basic information about the trust under which the trustee is acting, including the name and date of the trust. The settlor is not involved in the transfer. However, a certificate of trust is sometimes included, which names the original settlor of the trust, verifies the trust's existence and the trustee's authority to act on its behalf, and confirms the power of sale that the trustee has under the trust.

In Georgia, the basic trustee's deed is similar to a quitclaim deed, in that it offers no warranty of title. Depending on the situation, the trustee can add guarantees to bring the deed in line with special warranty or warranty deeds.

Since a trustee's deed affects real property, in addition to the information regarding the trust, it must also meet the content requirements for recording other deeds, including a legal description of the property subject to the transaction, the parcel identification number, and any restrictions or easements the transfer is subject to. All trustees must sign the deed, which must be witnessed by two people (one of which may be the notary) and acknowledged in the presence of a notary. The deed is then recorded in the county in which the real property subject to the trust is situated.

Trust law can quickly become complicated, and each situation is unique. Contact a lawyer with any specific questions and for guidance on trust law.

(Georgia Trustee Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Trustee Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Clarke County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Clarke County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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