How to Get a Copy of Your Georgia Property Deed

Free search via GSCCCA, certified copies from your county Clerk of Superior Court. Here's exactly how to find and order your deed.

Every Georgia property deed is public record. You can find and view a copy of any recorded deed for free at GSCCCA.org — Georgia's central index. If you need a certified copy (with the clerk's official seal — required for legal proceedings, refinancing, and some title work), you'll order from your county's Clerk of Superior Court. Both options are walked through below.

Free option — search GSCCCA.org

What GSCCCA is: Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. The state-mandated central index of all real estate records filed in Georgia's 159 counties since 1990 (older records vary by county).

Step-by-step:

Go to gsccca.org and click Real Estate Index.
Create a free account (just an email — no payment required).
Pick the county where the property is located.
Search by grantor or grantee name — the previous owner who transferred to you, or your name if you're already on title.
Filter by date range if you know roughly when you took title.
Find your deed in the results and click to view the digital image.
Save as PDF or print.

What you'll see: the actual scanned image of the recorded deed, including the clerk's stamp showing book, page, and recording date.

Certified copy — order from your county Clerk of Superior Court

When you need a certified copy:

Refinancing or new mortgage
Probate or estate proceedings
Title insurance underwriting
Court filings or legal disputes
Some closing attorneys require it for the file

How to order:

Online: most metro counties (Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb) accept online orders through their clerk's website.
By mail: send a written request with the book/page number, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
In person: walk into the clerk's office during business hours.

Typical cost: $0.50–$1.00 per page plus a $1–5 certification fee, paid by check, money order, or credit card.
Turnaround: 1–2 weeks by mail; same-day in person.

Top counties — direct clerk links

Click your county for the clerk's address, phone, and recording details:

Don't see your county? We file in all 159 — call us at (404) 939-6223 and we'll point you to the right clerk.

Common questions about getting a copy of your Georgia deed

What if I can't find my deed on GSCCCA?

Try searching by both grantor and grantee name (your name AND the previous owner's). If you took title before 1990, the deed may not be in the digital index — call the county Clerk of Superior Court directly. They can pull the physical book.

Do I need a copy of my deed to sell my house?

No — when you sell, the buyer's closing attorney pulls a current title search and prepares the new deed. But it's smart to have a copy on file for your own records, especially before listing.

How far back do online records go?

GSCCCA's digital index covers 1990 to present statewide. Many metro counties (Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb) have records back to the early 1900s available digitally through county-specific systems. For older records, call the county clerk.

Is GSCCCA the same thing as the county Clerk of Superior Court?

No. GSCCCA is a statewide aggregator that indexes records filed at every county clerk. The county clerk is the one who actually records and certifies deeds. GSCCCA is great for free viewing; certified copies still come from the county clerk.

Can I get a copy of someone else's deed?

Yes. All recorded deeds are public record in Georgia. Anyone can view or order a copy of any deed for any property.

I just need to change a name or transfer the property — do I still need a copy of the old deed?

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