Find Deed Records in Albany

Deed records for property in Albany are filed with the Dougherty County Clerk of Superior Court. This page explains how to search those records and what to do when you need to record a deed.

Albany Deed Records Office

Deed records for Albany are filed with the Dougherty County Clerk of Superior Court. The recording office is at 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Reach the clerk's office at (229) 431-3211 for questions about specific documents or filing requirements. Under O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, the recording fee is $25.00 per document. Standard copies are $0.50 per page. If you need a certified copy, expect to pay $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 per page beyond that.

Two witnesses are required, along with notarization, before a deed can be recorded. The clerk's office cannot provide legal advice per O.C.G.A. 15-19-51. Seek an attorney for legal guidance.

For records from before January 1999, you will need to visit the courthouse directly. Those older files are not online.

The GSCCCA clerk directory lists current contact and access information for the Dougherty County clerk office. View the Dougherty County clerk page at GSCCCA to confirm the latest details.

The image below shows the GSCCCA clerk page for Dougherty County, the recording office that handles deed filings covering Albany property.

This page is updated when the GSCCCA updates county clerk information for Dougherty County.

How to Find Albany Deed Records Online

To search Dougherty County deed records online, start with the GSCCCA statewide portal at search.gsccca.org. Index data goes back to January 1, 1999 for all Georgia counties.

Search by grantor or grantee name to find property transactions. Each result shows the buyer, seller, property location, and book and page number.

No account is needed just to view the index. Plans start at $14.95/month for Regular, $29.95/month for Premium, or $5.00 for 4-hour Single-Use access. Printing costs $0.50 per page. Register at account.gsccca.org.

When searching for Albany deed records, filter by Dougherty County in the GSCCCA portal. You can search by grantor or grantee name, or by book and page if you already have that reference. Results show the full document image for account holders.

The GSCCCA index includes warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, security deeds, and other recorded instruments for Dougherty County, all searchable by name or document reference.

Deed Recording Requirements for Albany

To record a deed covering Albany property, submit it to the Dougherty County Clerk of Superior Court. All documents must comply with O.C.G.A. 44-2-14.

You must file a PT-61 form with any warranty or quitclaim deed. Fill it out at gsccca.org before you come to the courthouse.

Electronic filing through efile.gsccca.org is much faster, usually 2-3 business days. Traditional mail can take up to 4 weeks.

Documents come back if the PT-61 is missing, a witness signature is absent, or the notary seal is not on the deed.

Once recorded, the clerk stamps the document with the date and time and assigns a book and page number. That reference identifies the deed in the public record going forward.

If mailing, send to: 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701. Call (229) 431-3211 ahead of time to confirm requirements for your specific document type.

Guard Your Albany Property Deed

If you own property in Albany, the FANS system can alert you to any new deed filings in your name. Register at fans.gsccca.org. You'll get an email alert if a deed is filed using your name or property address.

Deed fraud involves someone filing a false transfer of your property without your knowledge. A FANS alert gives you early warning so you can act quickly. It is free and takes just a few minutes to set up.

Need a certified copy? Try ecert.gsccca.org for digital certified copies. Available any time, no office visit needed.

If you're new to using the GSCCCA tools, visit elearn.gsccca.org for free training videos and guides.

If you think a fraudulent deed has been filed on your Albany property, call the Dougherty County clerk's office at (229) 431-3211 right away and consider contacting a real estate attorney.

Nearby Cities

These nearby Georgia cities also have deed records pages: Columbus, Valdosta, Macon. Each page covers the clerk office and recording process for that city's county.