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Recording a Deed or Document in Johnson County, GA
Johnson County (population 9,188) records real-property documents through the Clerk of Superior Court, Johnson 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.
Johnson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of Superior Court, Johnson County
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat per deed/instrument (O.C.G.A. §15-6-77, statewide effective 1/1/2020) first / No per-page fee; flat $25 regardless of page count add'l (+$25.00 each for security deeds/assignment/lien recordings; plats/maps $10.00)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 321, Wrightsville, GA 31096
- Phone
- (478) 864-3484
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No FL-style cover sheet; PT-61 real estate transfer tax eForm required via GSCCCA for conveyance deeds; statewide 3-inch top margin/1-inch other margins, 8.5x11 white paper, min. 10-pt font formatting rules apply.
Can you e-record in Johnson County?
Yes. Johnson 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 Johnson County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Johnson 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, Johnson County at P.O. Box 321, Wrightsville, GA 31096.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat per deed/instrument (O.C.G.A. §15-6-77, statewide effective 1/1/2020) first / No per-page fee; flat $25 regardless of page count add'l (+$25.00 each for security deeds/assignment/lien recordings; plats/maps $10.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Johnson 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 Johnson 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.
Johnson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Johnson County?
The Clerk of Superior Court, Johnson County charges $25.00 flat per deed/instrument (O.C.G.A. §15-6-77, statewide effective 1/1/2020) first / No per-page fee; flat $25 regardless of page count add'l (+$25.00 each for security deeds/assignment/lien recordings; plats/maps $10.00). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Johnson County?
Yes. Johnson 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 Johnson County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of Superior Court, Johnson County: P.O. Box 321, Wrightsville, GA 31096 ((478) 864-3484).
How can Jurably help with recording in Johnson County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Johnson 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 Johnson County recorder in person.
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