Georgia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Polk County, GA
Polk County (population 42,851) records real-property documents through the Clerk of Superior Court, Polk County, GA. 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.
Polk County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of Superior Court, Polk County, GA
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat per instrument (statewide GA HB 288 fee) first / None - flat $25 fee regardless of page count add'l (+None separate beyond $25 flat; UCC amendments/assignments noted at $25.00 by deeds.com)
- Mailing address
- 100 Prior Street, Suite 103 (also reported Suite 106) / P.O. Box 948, Cedartown, GA 30125
- Phone
- (770) 749-6790 (also reported 770-749-2114)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet mandated; PT-61 transfer tax form required for deeds transferring title, prepared online via GSCCCA. Formatting per deeds.com: white 8.5x11in paper, black ink min 10pt font, 3in top margin first page/1in other margins; deed signed by grantor before notary and one witness
Can you e-record in Polk County?
Yes. Polk 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 Polk County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Polk 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, Polk County, GA at 100 Prior Street, Suite 103 (also reported Suite 106) / P.O. Box 948, Cedartown, GA 30125.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat per instrument (statewide GA HB 288 fee) first / None - flat $25 fee regardless of page count add'l (+None separate beyond $25 flat; UCC amendments/assignments noted at $25.00 by deeds.com)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Polk 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 Polk 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.
Polk County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Polk County?
The Clerk of Superior Court, Polk County, GA charges $25.00 flat per instrument (statewide GA HB 288 fee) first / None - flat $25 fee regardless of page count add'l (+None separate beyond $25 flat; UCC amendments/assignments noted at $25.00 by deeds.com). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Polk County?
Yes. Polk 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 Polk County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of Superior Court, Polk County, GA: 100 Prior Street, Suite 103 (also reported Suite 106) / P.O. Box 948, Cedartown, GA 30125 ((770) 749-6790 (also reported 770-749-2114)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Polk County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Polk 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 Polk County recorder in person.
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