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Recording a Deed or Document in DeKalb County, GA
DeKalb County (population 764,425) records real-property documents through the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court - 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.
DeKalb County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court - Real Estate Division
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat per instrument (deed) - statewide O.C.G.A. §15-6-77 first / None - flat fee statewide (general execution/lien recording also $25.00; plats/maps/condo floor plans $10.00) add'l (+Cancellation/release of lien: $25.00; certified copies $2.50 first page + $0.50 each additional page; regular copies $1.00/page, plat copies $2.00/page)
- Mailing address
- DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 North McDonough Street, Ground Floor, Decatur, GA 30030 (specific P.O. Box for mail-in recording NOT confirmed - unverified)
- Phone
- 404-687-3812
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: PT-61 required statewide for deeds; statewide 3-inch top margin rule (O.C.G.A. §15-6-61)
Can you e-record in DeKalb County?
Yes. DeKalb 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 DeKalb County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets DeKalb 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 DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court - Real Estate Division at DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 North McDonough Street, Ground Floor, Decatur, GA 30030 (specific P.O. Box for mail-in recording NOT confirmed - unverified).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat per instrument (deed) - statewide O.C.G.A. §15-6-77 first / None - flat fee statewide (general execution/lien recording also $25.00; plats/maps/condo floor plans $10.00) add'l (+Cancellation/release of lien: $25.00; certified copies $2.50 first page + $0.50 each additional page; regular copies $1.00/page, plat copies $2.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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.
DeKalb County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in DeKalb County?
The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court - Real Estate Division charges $25.00 flat per instrument (deed) - statewide O.C.G.A. §15-6-77 first / None - flat fee statewide (general execution/lien recording also $25.00; plats/maps/condo floor plans $10.00) add'l (+Cancellation/release of lien: $25.00; certified copies $2.50 first page + $0.50 each additional page; regular copies $1.00/page, plat copies $2.00/page). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in DeKalb County?
Yes. DeKalb 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 DeKalb County?
Mail recordings to DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court - Real Estate Division: DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 North McDonough Street, Ground Floor, Decatur, GA 30030 (specific P.O. Box for mail-in recording NOT confirmed - unverified) (404-687-3812).
How can Jurably help with recording in DeKalb County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County recorder in person.
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