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Recording a Deed or Document in Putnam County, GA
Putnam County (population 22,049) records real-property documents through the Clerk of Superior Court, Putnam County, GA (Office of Trevor J. Addison). 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.
Putnam County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of Superior Court, Putnam County, GA (Office of Trevor J. Addison)
- 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; cancellation of security deed and assignment deed also $25.00 each)
- Mailing address
- 100 S. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 236, Eatonton, GA 31024
- Phone
- (706) 485-4501 (fax 706-485-2875)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet mandated; PT-61 transfer tax form required for deeds transferring title. Formatting per deeds.com: white 8.5x11in paper, black ink min 10pt font, 3in top margin on first page; deed signed by grantor before notary and one witness
Can you e-record in Putnam County?
Yes. Putnam 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 Putnam County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Putnam 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, Putnam County, GA (Office of Trevor J. Addison) at 100 S. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 236, Eatonton, GA 31024.
- 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; cancellation of security deed and assignment deed also $25.00 each)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Putnam 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 Putnam 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.
Putnam County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Putnam County?
The Clerk of Superior Court, Putnam County, GA (Office of Trevor J. Addison) charges $25.00 flat per instrument (statewide GA HB 288 fee) first / None - flat $25 fee regardless of page count add'l (+None separate; cancellation of security deed and assignment deed also $25.00 each). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Putnam County?
Yes. Putnam 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 Putnam County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of Superior Court, Putnam County, GA (Office of Trevor J. Addison): 100 S. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 236, Eatonton, GA 31024 ((706) 485-4501 (fax 706-485-2875)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Putnam County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Putnam 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 Putnam County recorder in person.
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