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Recording a Deed or Document in Macon County, GA
Macon County (population 12,080) records real-property documents through the Macon County Clerk of Superior Court (Macon Judicial Circuit). 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.
Macon County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Macon County Clerk of Superior Court (Macon Judicial Circuit)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat per instrument (deeds/security deeds) - statewide statutory fee per O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 (HB 288, eff. 1/1/2020) first / None - Georgia moved to flat per-instrument fee, not per-page, for deeds/security deeds/cancellations/assignments/liens (plats/condo plans remain $10 first page + $10/addl page) add'l (+unverified for Macon County specifically; statewide reference fee is $25 flat for most real property instruments, $2.00 per cross-reference to a prior instrument)
- Mailing address
- 121 S. Sumter Street, Oglethorpe, GA 31068 (unverified whether this is mailing vs. physical only - PO Box not confirmed)
- Phone
- 478-472-7661
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated by statute; GSCCCA statewide eFile system auto-generates required data/PT-61 transfer tax cover data at submission. Effective 1/1/2025, self-filers must eFile real estate documents via the GSCCCA eFile portal with identity verification
Can you e-record in Macon County?
Yes. Macon 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 Macon County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Macon 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 Macon County Clerk of Superior Court (Macon Judicial Circuit) at 121 S. Sumter Street, Oglethorpe, GA 31068 (unverified whether this is mailing vs. physical only - PO Box not confirmed).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat per instrument (deeds/security deeds) - statewide statutory fee per O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 (HB 288, eff. 1/1/2020) first / None - Georgia moved to flat per-instrument fee, not per-page, for deeds/security deeds/cancellations/assignments/liens (plats/condo plans remain $10 first page + $10/addl page) add'l (+unverified for Macon County specifically; statewide reference fee is $25 flat for most real property instruments, $2.00 per cross-reference to a prior instrument)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Macon County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Macon County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Macon County?
The Macon County Clerk of Superior Court (Macon Judicial Circuit) charges $25.00 flat per instrument (deeds/security deeds) - statewide statutory fee per O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 (HB 288, eff. 1/1/2020) first / None - Georgia moved to flat per-instrument fee, not per-page, for deeds/security deeds/cancellations/assignments/liens (plats/condo plans remain $10 first page + $10/addl page) add'l (+unverified for Macon County specifically; statewide reference fee is $25 flat for most real property instruments, $2.00 per cross-reference to a prior instrument). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Macon County?
Yes. Macon 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 Macon County?
Mail recordings to Macon County Clerk of Superior Court (Macon Judicial Circuit): 121 S. Sumter Street, Oglethorpe, GA 31068 (unverified whether this is mailing vs. physical only - PO Box not confirmed) (478-472-7661).
Can Jurably record my document in Macon County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Macon County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.