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Recording a Deed or Document in Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County (population 14,826) records real-property documents through the Clerk of Superior Court, Oglethorpe 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.
Oglethorpe County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of Superior Court, Oglethorpe 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 add'l (+$2.00 per cross-reference (statewide); other rider fee unverified)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 68, Lexington, GA 30648 (physical: 111 West Main Street, Lexington, GA 30648)
- Phone
- (706) 743-5731
- Checks payable to
- Clerk of Superior Court, Oglethorpe County (statewide convention; not separately confirmed)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified; statewide format rules apply (3" top margin, 1" other margins, 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 white paper)
Can you e-record in Oglethorpe County?
Yes. Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Oglethorpe 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, Oglethorpe County at P.O. Box 68, Lexington, GA 30648 (physical: 111 West Main Street, Lexington, GA 30648).
- 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 add'l (+$2.00 per cross-reference (statewide); other rider fee unverified)).
- 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 Oglethorpe 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.
Oglethorpe County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Oglethorpe County?
The Clerk of Superior Court, Oglethorpe 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 add'l (+$2.00 per cross-reference (statewide); other rider fee unverified), with checks payable to Clerk of Superior Court, Oglethorpe County (statewide convention; not separately confirmed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Oglethorpe County?
Yes. Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of Superior Court, Oglethorpe County: P.O. Box 68, Lexington, GA 30648 (physical: 111 West Main Street, Lexington, GA 30648) ((706) 743-5731).
Can Jurably record my document in Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County recorder in person.
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