Recorder Office
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Clerk of Superior Court
About the Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court
Land records in Clayton County are recorded by the Clerk of Superior Court. The office is held by Chanae Q. Clemons.
The record room is open to the public from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Online real estate document search covers 1985 to current.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Clerk of Superior Court - Clayton County, Georgia · Real Estate Division - Clayton County, Georgia · Georgia Code § 15-6-61 - Duties of Clerks Generally
Recording Fees
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| Deeds and other conveyances | $25.00 flat |
|---|---|
| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $25.00 flat |
| Releases and satisfactions | $25.00 per deed cancelled (includes satisfactions, releases, cancelled reconveyances) |
| Other standard documents | $25.00 flat (per instrument pertaining to real estate) |
Other charges
| Additional references or marginal notations | $2.00 each (per cross-indexed entry) |
|---|---|
| Copies, per page | $0.50 |
| Certification | $2.50 |
Fee schedule effective January 1, 2020.
StatewideMaps and plats are $10.00 per page. Fees under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77(f) include recording and returning the document.
Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page and $.50 for each additional page. Miscellaneous recording is $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page. Computer printouts are $2.50 per page. Refunds will not be given.
Paying the office
| Accepted | Cash, Check, Money order, Credit card |
|---|---|
| Checks payable to | Chanae Q. Clemons, Clerk Superior Court of Clayton County |
Personal checks are not accepted. Company checks must be numbered #200 or higher. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
Transfer tax
Real estate transfer tax. $1.00 for the first $1,000.00 or fractional part of $1,000.00 and at the rate of 10¢ for each additional $100.00 or fractional part of $100.00. The tax is collected when the document is recorded. (statewide, O.C.G.A. § 48-6-1)
StatewideIntangible recording tax: $1.50 per each $500.00 or fraction thereof of the face amount of all notes secured, levied on each instrument securing one or more long-term notes secured by real property; maximum tax on a single security instrument is $25,000 (O.C.G.A. § 48-6-61; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 560-11-8-.02).
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: House Bill 288 (2019), as passed · GAC Subject 560-11-8 Intangible Recording Tax · Clayton County Superior Court Filing & Recording Fees 2023 · 2020 Georgia Code § 15-6-77. Fees · Georgia Code § 48-6-1
Document Requirements
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| Paper size | 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch or 8 1/2 inch by 14 inch paper or the digital equivalent (statewide, O.C.G.A. § 15-6-61(a)(10)) |
|---|---|
| First page top margin | 3 in (statewide, O.C.G.A. § 15-6-61(a)(10)) |
| Return address required | Yes |
Deeds and assignments must have 2 witnesses (1 must be a notary). Original documents are required for filing. Assignments must give the original book and page reference, the original borrower(s)' name(s), and the recording date of the original loan.
Forms filed along with a transfer
- PT-61 Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration Statewide Georgia Department of Revenue / Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative AuthorityFiled with the deed when property ownership is transferred; not required for security deeds, releases of security interest, certain leases, or affidavits
Submitting documents
| In person | Accepted |
|---|---|
| By mail | Accepted |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
| How recorded documents come back | Original documents are returned. |
| Processing time | Generally 2 to 3 weeks; at times processing takes longer. |
StatewideElectronic filing of real estate, lien, plat, and PT-61 documents is available through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority in participating counties; county participation is voluntary.
Plats must be e-filed. UCC-1 financing statements and UCC-3 forms must be e-filed through GSCCCA; UCC-1 real estate notices may be e-filed, filed in person, or mailed. If an extra copy is submitted to be file-stamped, a self-addressed, stamped envelope must be included or the copy will not be returned.
Checked October 2026 against the sources below. Some of them are not official publications, so confirm with the recorder's office. Sources: Real Estate Division - Clayton County, Georgia · Clayton County Superior Court Filing & Recording Fees 2023 · Georgia Code § 15-6-61 - Duties of Clerks Generally · GSCCCA PT-61 eFiling FAQ · GSCCCA eFiling Overview
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