Recorder Office
Contact the recorder's office directly for its records, copies, and recording requirements.
Clerk of Superior Court
About the Morgan County Clerk of Superior Court
Land records in Morgan County are recorded by the Clerk of Superior Court. The office is held by Jody M. Higdon.
Online real estate images include Historical Index Books from 1806-1833, Deeds back to 1806, Plats back to 1921 and Liens back to 2003. A computer search terminal is available in the Deed and Records' Room; research is free, copies are charged.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Georgia Code § 15-6-61 - Duties of Clerks Generally · Jody M. Higdon, Clerk of Courts for Morgan County, Georgia · Real Estate
Recording Fees
These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.
| Deeds and other conveyances | $25.00 flat |
|---|---|
| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $25.00 flat |
| Releases and satisfactions | $25.00 per instrument canceled, satisfied, released, or assigned (fee charged for each instrument released) |
| Other standard documents | $25.00 flat (per instrument pertaining to real estate) |
Other charges
| Copies, per page | $0.50 |
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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.
Paying the office
Credit card payments may be made over the phone after completing the office's online authorization form and calling the Clerk's Office at (706) 342-3605.
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 · 2020 Georgia Code § 15-6-77. Fees · Georgia Code § 48-6-1 · Over the Phone Credit Card Authorization
Document Requirements
Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.
| 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)) |
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| First page top margin | 3 in (statewide, O.C.G.A. § 15-6-61(a)(10)) |
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
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
|---|---|
| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
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.
Checked October 2026 against the sources below. Some of them are not official publications, so confirm with the recorder's office. Sources: Georgia Code § 15-6-61 - Duties of Clerks Generally · GSCCCA PT-61 eFiling FAQ · GSCCCA eFiling Overview · E-File Page
Deeds.com Resources & Services
Using Deeds.com is optional. Contact the recorder's office directly for its services and submission options.
How to Get a Copy of Your Deed
Read Deeds.com's guide to requesting document copies from the recorder's office.
Deeds.com eRecording
Available through Deeds.com
Use Deeds.com's paid service to submit documents electronically to the recorder's office. Deeds.com service fees are separate from government recording fees and taxes.
Recorder Office
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Deeds.com Forms
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Supplemental Document Resources
Recording-related forms and instructions for reference. Confirm which documents apply with the recorder's office.
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