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Recording a Deed or Document in Fayette County, GA
Fayette County (population 119,181) records real-property documents through the Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court (Sheila Studdard). 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.
Fayette County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court (Sheila Studdard)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat per instrument (deeds/security deeds), per O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 statewide fee schedule first / No separate additional-page fee under the current flat-fee statute (eliminated statewide effective 1/1/2020) add'l
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 130, Fayetteville, GA 30214
- Phone
- 770-716-4290
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet form required; statewide margin rule applies: 3-inch top margin, 1-inch other margins, 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 paper, 10-pt+ font (O.C.G.A. § 15-6-61)
Can you e-record in Fayette County?
Fayette 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 Fayette County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Fayette 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 Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court (Sheila Studdard) at P.O. Box 130, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat per instrument (deeds/security deeds), per O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 statewide fee schedule first / No separate additional-page fee under the current flat-fee statute (eliminated statewide effective 1/1/2020) add'l).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Fayette 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 Fayette 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.
Fayette County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fayette County?
The Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court (Sheila Studdard) charges $25.00 flat per instrument (deeds/security deeds), per O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 statewide fee schedule first / No separate additional-page fee under the current flat-fee statute (eliminated statewide effective 1/1/2020) add'l. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fayette County?
Fayette 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 Fayette County?
Mail recordings to Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court (Sheila Studdard): P.O. Box 130, Fayetteville, GA 30214 (770-716-4290).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fayette County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fayette 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 Fayette County recorder in person.
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