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Recording a Deed or Document in Monroe County, GA
Monroe County (population 27,956) records real-property documents through the Clerk of Superior Court, Monroe 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.
Monroe County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of Superior Court, Monroe County
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat (deeds/security deeds) per O.C.G.A. §15-6-77 (statewide, HB 288 eff. 1/1/2020) first / None — Georgia uses a flat statewide fee regardless of page count (no per-page charge for deeds/security instruments) add'l (+$2.00 per cross-reference (statewide fee); other document-specific fees (e.g., $10 mortgage cancellation on original, $5.50 FiFa) per statewide GSCCCA schedule — county-specific rider fee not separately confirmed, unverified)
- Mailing address
- One Courthouse Square, P.O. Box 450, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Phone
- (478) 994-7022
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Superior Court, Monroe County (statewide convention; not separately confirmed on county site)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified (no county-specific cover-sheet requirement found; statewide format rule requires 3" top margin on first page and 1" other margins, 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 white paper, per O.C.G.A. §15-6-61/44-2-14)
Can you e-record in Monroe County?
Yes. Monroe 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 Monroe County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Monroe 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, Monroe County at One Courthouse Square, P.O. Box 450, Forsyth, GA 31029.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat (deeds/security deeds) per O.C.G.A. §15-6-77 (statewide, HB 288 eff. 1/1/2020) first / None — Georgia uses a flat statewide fee regardless of page count (no per-page charge for deeds/security instruments) add'l (+$2.00 per cross-reference (statewide fee); other document-specific fees (e.g., $10 mortgage cancellation on original, $5.50 FiFa) per statewide GSCCCA schedule — county-specific rider fee not separately confirmed, unverified)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
Monroe County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Monroe County?
The Clerk of Superior Court, Monroe County charges $25.00 flat (deeds/security deeds) per O.C.G.A. §15-6-77 (statewide, HB 288 eff. 1/1/2020) first / None — Georgia uses a flat statewide fee regardless of page count (no per-page charge for deeds/security instruments) add'l (+$2.00 per cross-reference (statewide fee); other document-specific fees (e.g., $10 mortgage cancellation on original, $5.50 FiFa) per statewide GSCCCA schedule — county-specific rider fee not separately confirmed, unverified), with checks payable to Clerk of Superior Court, Monroe County (statewide convention; not separately confirmed on county site). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Monroe County?
Yes. Monroe 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 Monroe County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of Superior Court, Monroe County: One Courthouse Square, P.O. Box 450, Forsyth, GA 31029 ((478) 994-7022).
How can Jurably help with recording in Monroe County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Monroe 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 Monroe County recorder in person.
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