Georgia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clay County, GA
Clay County (population 2,845) records real-property documents through the Clay County Clerk of Superior Court. 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.
Clay County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clay County Clerk of Superior Court
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat per instrument (deed, security deed, assignment, etc.) under HB 288 statewide GA fee schedule (effective Jan 1, 2020) first / No additional per-page fee for deeds/security instruments (flat $25 regardless of page count); plats/maps/condo floor plans are $10 first page + $10 each additional page add'l (+Cross-reference fee $2.00 per reference where applicable (statewide GA schedule); unverified whether Clay County charges this consistently)
- Mailing address
- 210 Washington Street South, Suite 3, Fort Gaines, GA 39851
- Phone
- (229) 768-2631
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: unverified (no official Clay County page confirms a specific cover/filing sheet or margin/font/paper-size rule; statewide GSCCCA real estate eRecording standards apply for electronic submissions)
Can you e-record in Clay County?
Yes. Clay 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 Clay County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Clay 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 Clay County Clerk of Superior Court at 210 Washington Street South, Suite 3, Fort Gaines, GA 39851.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat per instrument (deed, security deed, assignment, etc.) under HB 288 statewide GA fee schedule (effective Jan 1, 2020) first / No additional per-page fee for deeds/security instruments (flat $25 regardless of page count); plats/maps/condo floor plans are $10 first page + $10 each additional page add'l (+Cross-reference fee $2.00 per reference where applicable (statewide GA schedule); unverified whether Clay County charges this consistently)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clay 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 Clay 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.
Clay County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clay County?
The Clay County Clerk of Superior Court charges $25.00 flat per instrument (deed, security deed, assignment, etc.) under HB 288 statewide GA fee schedule (effective Jan 1, 2020) first / No additional per-page fee for deeds/security instruments (flat $25 regardless of page count); plats/maps/condo floor plans are $10 first page + $10 each additional page add'l (+Cross-reference fee $2.00 per reference where applicable (statewide GA schedule); unverified whether Clay County charges this consistently). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clay County?
Yes. Clay 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 Clay County?
Mail recordings to Clay County Clerk of Superior Court: 210 Washington Street South, Suite 3, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 ((229) 768-2631).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clay County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clay 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 Clay County recorder in person.
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