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Recording a Deed or Document in Wilkes County, GA
Wilkes County (population 9,562) records real-property documents through the Wilkes 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.
Wilkes County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wilkes County Clerk of Superior Court
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat per deed/instrument (statewide flat fee, O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, HB 288, eff. 1/1/2020) first / No per-page fee for deeds/security deeds (flat regardless of page count); Plats/maps $10.00 add'l (+$2.00 per cross-reference (statewide standard))
- Mailing address
- 23 Court Street, Room 301, Washington, GA 30673
- Phone
- (706) 678-2423 (fax 706-678-2115)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (contact Wilkes County Clerk of Superior Court)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Georgia statewide requirement: 3-inch blank top margin on first page (1-inch other margins); cover sheet available from Clerk's office if margin not met
Can you e-record in Wilkes County?
Wilkes County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Wilkes County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Wilkes 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 by mail to Wilkes County Clerk of Superior Court at 23 Court Street, Room 301, Washington, GA 30673.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat per deed/instrument (statewide flat fee, O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, HB 288, eff. 1/1/2020) first / No per-page fee for deeds/security deeds (flat regardless of page count); Plats/maps $10.00 add'l (+$2.00 per cross-reference (statewide standard))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Wilkes County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wilkes County?
The Wilkes County Clerk of Superior Court charges $25.00 flat per deed/instrument (statewide flat fee, O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, HB 288, eff. 1/1/2020) first / No per-page fee for deeds/security deeds (flat regardless of page count); Plats/maps $10.00 add'l (+$2.00 per cross-reference (statewide standard)), with checks payable to unverified (contact Wilkes County Clerk of Superior Court). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wilkes County?
Wilkes County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Wilkes County?
Mail recordings to Wilkes County Clerk of Superior Court: 23 Court Street, Room 301, Washington, GA 30673 ((706) 678-2423 (fax 706-678-2115)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wilkes County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.