How Much Does a Quitclaim Deed Cost in Georgia?
Three separate pieces — preparation, recording, and transfer tax. Here's what each one really costs in 2026, and where the hidden expenses hide.
A Georgia quitclaim deed has three costs. The county recording fee is a flat $25. The transfer tax is $1.00 per $1,000 of any money paid — which on most family or trust transfers is $0. The third cost, preparation, is the one that swings from $0 (DIY) to $700+ (a law firm). Our flat $295 bundles preparation, the PT-61, eFiling, and the $25 recording fee into a single all-in price.
The three costs, broken down
1. Recording fee — flat $25
Georgia standardized real estate recording fees statewide: a standard deed costs a flat $25 to record at the county Clerk of Superior Court, regardless of page count or property value. This is the same in Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, and all 159 counties. It's a government fee — every option below pays it.
2. Transfer tax — usually $0
Georgia's real estate transfer tax is $1.00 per $1,000 of the consideration (the money actually paid for the property). The key word is consideration: most quitclaim deeds involve none. Gifting the family home, adding or removing a spouse, moving property into your own trust or LLC, or correcting a name — no money changes hands, so the transfer tax is $0 and the deed claims an exemption on the Georgia PT-61 form. If you are paying for the property, expect $1 per $1,000 (a $300,000 sale = $300 in transfer tax).
3. Preparation — $0 to $700+
This is where the real range lives. A blank online template is free but leaves you to verify the legal description, complete the PT-61, and navigate Georgia's mandatory eFiling under HB 1292 — and a single error in the legal description is the most common reason a deed is rejected at recording. A law firm removes that risk but typically charges $400–$700+ and takes longer. A flat-fee preparation service sits in between: attorney-drafted accuracy without the hourly bill.
What you'll pay to prepare it — by option
Recording ($25) and transfer tax (usually $0) are the same no matter who prepares the deed. The preparation fee is the part that varies:
| Option | Prep cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| DIY form template (online) | $0–$50 | You draft it yourself, then handle PT-61, eFiling, and recording — and own every mistake. |
| Georgia Property Deed (this service) | $295 flat | Title review, attorney drafting, PT-61, eFiling, and recording included. |
| Typical Georgia law firm | $400–$700+ | Hourly or flat, varies by firm. Add days or weeks of back-and-forth. |
| Specialty TOD-deed attorney | up to $750 | Single-deed-type shops charge a premium for the same recording outcome. |
Law-firm and specialty pricing reflects published Georgia market rates; your quote may vary.
What's included in our flat $295
- ✓ Title record review — we pull your prior recorded deed and confirm the chain of title
- ✓ Verified legal description, copied exactly from the recorded source
- ✓ Deed drafted by an attorney
- ✓ Georgia PT-61 transfer form, with the correct exemption claimed
- ✓ eFiling under Georgia HB 1292 and the $25 county recording fee
- ✓ The recorded deed delivered back to your inbox
Optional: add Mobile Notary for $150 and a notary comes to you — in Georgia or any other state — a combined $445. Everything is backed by the ClearPath Guarantee: a full refund anytime before your deed is recorded.
Georgia quitclaim deed cost — common questions
How much does it cost to file a quitclaim deed in Georgia?
Is there a transfer tax on a quitclaim deed in Georgia?
Why does a quitclaim deed cost more than a free online form?
Are there extra county fees beyond the $25?
Does the $295 cover the recording fee?
Is a quitclaim deed the cheapest way to transfer property in Georgia?
Related guides
- Georgia deed types compared →Quitclaim vs. warranty vs. transfer-on-death
- Do I need an attorney for a Georgia deed? →What the law requires — and where DIY goes wrong
- Georgia quitclaim deed service →Who it's for, how it works, what's included
- Find your property's legal description →The detail that gets DIY deeds rejected
One flat price, nothing hidden
$295 covers the drafting, the PT-61, eFiling, and the $25 recording fee. Attorney-prepared, deed in your inbox within 2 business days, recorded in all 159 Georgia counties.