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How to Get a Copy of Your Georgia Property Deed

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Every recorded Georgia deed is public record, held by the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the property sits. You have three ways to get a copy: search it yourself (free at the clerk's office; online through GSCCCA.org for a fee), order a certified copy from the clerk, or have us pull it for $39. If you need a certified copy (with the clerk's certification, for example for a court filing), you'll order it from your county's Clerk of Superior Court. All three options are walked through below.

Your 3 options at a glance

Compare Do it yourself: GSCCCA online County clerk (certified or plain) ClearPathTitle ($39)
Cost Free index search with a Limited-Use account (no images). To view and print the deed: $5 Single-Use (4 hours) or $14.95/month Regular, plus $0.50 per printed page Set by each clerk. Free to search on the terminals at the clerk’s office; copies cost per page $39 flat. Full refund if we can’t find it
What you need Owner names (grantor or grantee), the county, and an account Book and page (for mail or online requests) and payment Just the property address
Certified? No Yes, if you order a certified copy No (plain copy of the recorded deed)
How fast Same session, once you find it Varies by clerk and method Within 1 business day, by email

GSCCCA fees from gsccca.org, checked October 2026.

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What GSCCCA is

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority runs the statewide index of real estate records filed in Georgia's 159 counties. Its deed index covers every county since at least January 1, 1999, and many counties go back further.

What's free and what costs money

  • Free: a Limited-Use account lets you search the index by name or book and page and see the parties, date, and book and page. It does not show the deed image.
  • To see and print the deed online: buy a Single-Use pass ($5 for 4 hours) or a Regular subscription ($14.95/month). Each printed page is $0.50.
  • Free in person: every county Clerk of Superior Court office has GSCCCA terminals you can search for free during business hours. Copies are charged per page.

Fees from gsccca.org, checked October 2026.

Step-by-step:

  1. Go to gsccca.org, then Search → Real Estate Index → Name Search.
  2. Log in. A free Limited-Use account finds the book and page. To open the deed image you'll need a $5 Single-Use pass or a $14.95/month Regular account.
  3. Pick the county (or "All Counties").
  4. Search by grantor (the seller to you) or grantee (you). Try both, and try name variations.
  5. Narrow by date if you know roughly when the property was bought.
  6. Open the matching deed and use GSCCCA's print option ($0.50 per page).

What you'll see: the actual scanned image of the recorded deed, including the clerk's stamp showing book, page, and recording date. Need the legal description? It's on the deed. Here's how to find your property's legal description.

Search coming up empty, or more hassle than it's worth? We'll pull it for you: a Georgia title examiner emails you the recorded deed within 1 business day, flat $39, full refund if we can't find it. Get your deed copy →

Certified copy — order from your county Clerk of Superior Court

When you need a certified copy:

  • Court filings
  • Probate or estate proceedings
  • When a lender, court, or agency specifically asks for one

How to order:

  • In person: visit the clerk's office during business hours.
  • By mail: send a written request with the book and page number, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
  • Online: some clerks take certified-copy requests through an online eCertification portal. DeKalb, for example, does.

What it costs:

Set by each clerk. See the example in the FAQ below, and call your clerk for the exact amount and turnaround.

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), and try name variations. If the deed is older than your county's "good from" date on GSCCCA (every county is covered since at least January 1, 1999), call the county Clerk of Superior Court directly. They can pull the physical book. Or have us pull your deed for $39.
Is there a free way to get a copy of my Georgia deed?
Yes, in person. GSCCCA provides free search terminals in every Clerk of Superior Court office during business hours, and printed copies there are charged per page. Online, GSCCCA's free Limited-Use account searches the index (names, dates, book and page) but can't view or print the deed image. Viewing it online costs $5 (Single-Use, 4 hours) or $14.95/month (Regular), plus $0.50 per printed page.
What's the difference between a plain copy and a certified copy?
A plain copy is the scanned image of the recorded deed, with the clerk's recording stamp and book and page. A certified copy carries the clerk's certification and only comes from the county clerk. Most people who want their deed for their records need a plain copy. Get a certified copy if a court, lender, or agency asks for one.
How much does the county clerk charge?
It's set by each clerk. One example, checked October 7, 2026: DeKalb charges $1.00 per page for regular copies, and $2.50 for the first certified page plus $0.50 for each additional page (dksuperiorclerk.com). Call your clerk for the exact amount.
What do I get for $39, and how fast?
A Georgia title examiner finds the recorded deed for your property and emails it to you within 1 business day. It's a plain copy with the clerk's recording stamp and book and page. If we can't find it, you get a full refund. Order your deed copy →
Why pay $39 if I can search GSCCCA myself?
You don't have to. If you search often, a GSCCCA account is a good deal. People order from us when the name search comes up empty, the owner's name is indexed differently, they only have an address (GSCCCA's address search is a Premium feature), or they'd rather not open an account for one document.
How far back do online records go?
GSCCCA's deed index covers all Georgia counties since at least January 1, 1999, and many counties go back further. GSCCCA lists each county's "good from" date on its search page. For older deeds, the county clerk can pull the physical book.
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.
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.
I just need to change a name or transfer the property — do I still need a copy of the old deed?
Not necessarily. If you order a new deed transfer through us, our title examiner pulls the prior deed as part of the title record review. That's included in the flat $295 service. Start your transfer →
Is GSCCCA the same thing as the county Clerk of Superior Court?
No. GSCCCA is the statewide index and image system the clerks feed. The county clerk is the one who actually records and certifies deeds. GSCCCA is the fastest way to search online; certified copies still come from the county clerk.

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