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Recording a Deed or Document in Stephens County, GA
Stephens County (population 26,779) records real-property documents through the Stephens County Clerk of Superior Court. 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.
Stephens County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Stephens County Clerk of Superior Court
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat per instrument (O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, as amended by HB 288, eff. 1/1/2020) first / Included in flat $25 fee - no separate per-page charge under current statute add'l (+unverified - confirm with clerk)
- Mailing address
- 70 N. Alexander St., Suite 202, Toccoa, GA 30577
- Phone
- 706-886-3598
- Checks payable to
- unverified - confirm exact payee name with Stephens County Clerk of Superior Court
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: PT-61 Real Estate Transfer Tax Form required for deeds (filed via https://www.gsccca.org/learn/efiling-information/pt-61); standard GA margin/legibility rules apply
Can you e-record in Stephens County?
Yes. Stephens 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 Stephens County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Stephens 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 Stephens County Clerk of Superior Court at 70 N. Alexander St., Suite 202, Toccoa, GA 30577.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat per instrument (O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, as amended by HB 288, eff. 1/1/2020) first / Included in flat $25 fee - no separate per-page charge under current statute add'l (+unverified - confirm with clerk)).
- 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 Stephens 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.
Stephens County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Stephens County?
The Stephens County Clerk of Superior Court charges $25.00 flat per instrument (O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, as amended by HB 288, eff. 1/1/2020) first / Included in flat $25 fee - no separate per-page charge under current statute add'l (+unverified - confirm with clerk), with checks payable to unverified - confirm exact payee name with Stephens County Clerk of Superior Court. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Stephens County?
Yes. Stephens 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 Stephens County?
Mail recordings to Stephens County Clerk of Superior Court: 70 N. Alexander St., Suite 202, Toccoa, GA 30577 (706-886-3598).
Can Jurably record my document in Stephens 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 Stephens County recorder in person.
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