Georgia County Clerks & Recorders

In Georgia, real estate deeds, mortgages, and liens are officially recorded by the Clerk of Superior Court. Standard recording fees are governed by O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 & § 48-6-1 with a base fee of $25.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page.

Transfer tax rules in Georgia: $1.00 for the first $1,000 + $0.10 for each additional $100 (Georgia Real Estate Transfer Tax). Check your specific county requirements as local documentary stamps or municipal fees may also apply.

In Georgia, marriage license fees typically range around $56 - $76 ($16 - $36 with qualifying premarital education). The state requires a mandatory waiting period of 0 hours from application to marriage ceremony, and the license remains valid for 180 days. Obtained from the County Probate Court. No waiting period.

For Georgia, business name filings (DBA / Assumed Name) require a fee of approximately $162.00 and are processed through the Clerk of Superior Court. Trade name registration filed with the Clerk of Superior Court and published in the county legal organ for two weeks.