Georgia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lanier County, GA
Lanier County (population 9,883) records real-property documents through the Clerk of Superior Court, Lanier 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.
Lanier County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of Superior Court, Lanier County
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat per instrument (statutory statewide fee, O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, effective 1/1/2020) first / None - flat $25 fee covers all pages regardless of page count add'l
- Mailing address
- 56 W. Main St., Ste 5, Lakeland, GA 31635
- Phone
- (229) 482-3594
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Georgia real property documents recorded through GSCCCA e-filing use the standard GSCCCA cover sheet/data sheet generated by the e-filing portal; paper submissions should follow GSCCCA statewide indexing/margin standards (8.5x11 paper)
Can you e-record in Lanier County?
Yes. Lanier County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lanier County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Lanier 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, or by mail to Clerk of Superior Court, Lanier County at 56 W. Main St., Ste 5, Lakeland, GA 31635.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat per instrument (statutory statewide fee, O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, effective 1/1/2020) first / None - flat $25 fee covers all pages regardless of page count add'l).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lanier 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 Lanier 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.
Lanier County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lanier County?
The Clerk of Superior Court, Lanier County charges $25.00 flat per instrument (statutory statewide fee, O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, effective 1/1/2020) first / None - flat $25 fee covers all pages regardless of page count add'l. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lanier County?
Yes. Lanier County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Lanier County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of Superior Court, Lanier County: 56 W. Main St., Ste 5, Lakeland, GA 31635 ((229) 482-3594).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lanier County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lanier 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 Lanier County recorder in person.
Other Georgia counties
Jurably in Georgia
Under contract in Lanier County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.