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Recording a Deed or Document in Chatham County, GA
Chatham County (population 295,291) records real-property documents through the Clerk of Superior Court, Chatham County - Real Estate Division. 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.
Chatham County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of Superior Court, Chatham County - Real Estate Division
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat per real-estate instrument under O.C.G.A. §15-6-77 statewide schedule effective Jan 1 2020 first / None - flat fee, not per page add'l (+unverified beyond the flat $25 per instrument; see https://superiorcourtclerk.chathamcountyga.gov/Superior/RealEstateFees for full schedule)
- Mailing address
- ATTN: Real Estate Division, Clerk of Superior Court, P.O. Box 10227, Savannah, GA 31412 (FedEx/UPS: 133 Montgomery Street, Room 304, Savannah, GA 31401)
- Phone
- (912) 434-8971 (Real Estate Division); (912) 652-7200 (main)
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Superior Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Yes - statewide 3-inch top margin/1-inch other margins and PT-61 transfer tax form required for deeds; effective Jan 1 2025 all self-filers must eFile with ID verification
Can you e-record in Chatham County?
Yes. Chatham County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Chatham County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Chatham 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 electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, or by mail to Clerk of Superior Court, Chatham County - Real Estate Division at ATTN: Real Estate Division, Clerk of Superior Court, P.O. Box 10227, Savannah, GA 31412 (FedEx/UPS: 133 Montgomery Street, Room 304, Savannah, GA 31401).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat per real-estate instrument under O.C.G.A. §15-6-77 statewide schedule effective Jan 1 2020 first / None - flat fee, not per page add'l (+unverified beyond the flat $25 per instrument; see https://superiorcourtclerk.chathamcountyga.gov/Superior/RealEstateFees for full schedule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Chatham 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 Chatham 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Chatham County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Chatham County?
The Clerk of Superior Court, Chatham County - Real Estate Division charges $25.00 flat per real-estate instrument under O.C.G.A. §15-6-77 statewide schedule effective Jan 1 2020 first / None - flat fee, not per page add'l (+unverified beyond the flat $25 per instrument; see https://superiorcourtclerk.chathamcountyga.gov/Superior/RealEstateFees for full schedule), with checks payable to Clerk of Superior Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Chatham County?
Yes. Chatham County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Chatham County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of Superior Court, Chatham County - Real Estate Division: ATTN: Real Estate Division, Clerk of Superior Court, P.O. Box 10227, Savannah, GA 31412 (FedEx/UPS: 133 Montgomery Street, Room 304, Savannah, GA 31401) ((912) 434-8971 (Real Estate Division); (912) 652-7200 (main)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Chatham County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Chatham 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 Chatham 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.