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Recording a Deed or Document in Burke County, GA
Burke County (population 24,594) records real-property documents through the Clerk of Superior, State and Juvenile Court, Burke County. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Burke County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of Superior, State and Juvenile Court, Burke County
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat per instrument (deed/security deed), statewide per O.C.G.A. 15-6-77 (HB 288, eff. 2020) - Burke-specific fee schedule page not located/confirmed first / None - flat statewide fee for deeds/security deeds add'l
- Mailing address
- Burke County Judicial Center, 200 East 6th Street, PO Box 803, Waynesboro, GA 30830
- Phone
- 706-554-2279
- Checks payable to
- unverified - typically 'Clerk of Superior Court, Burke County'
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet by statute; statewide O.C.G.A. 44-2-14 3-inch top margin/1-inch other margins/white letter or legal paper/preparer+return-to info on page 1
Can you e-record in Burke County?
Burke County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Burke County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Burke County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Clerk of Superior, State and Juvenile Court, Burke County at Burke County Judicial Center, 200 East 6th Street, PO Box 803, Waynesboro, GA 30830.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat per instrument (deed/security deed), statewide per O.C.G.A. 15-6-77 (HB 288, eff. 2020) - Burke-specific fee schedule page not located/confirmed first / None - flat statewide fee for deeds/security deeds add'l).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Burke County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Burke County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Burke County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Burke County?
The Clerk of Superior, State and Juvenile Court, Burke County charges $25.00 flat per instrument (deed/security deed), statewide per O.C.G.A. 15-6-77 (HB 288, eff. 2020) - Burke-specific fee schedule page not located/confirmed first / None - flat statewide fee for deeds/security deeds add'l, with checks payable to unverified - typically 'Clerk of Superior Court, Burke County'. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Burke County?
Burke County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Burke County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of Superior, State and Juvenile Court, Burke County: Burke County Judicial Center, 200 East 6th Street, PO Box 803, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-2279).
How can Jurably help with recording in Burke County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Burke County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Burke County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.