Search Brookhaven Deed Records

The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court is the recording office for all deed filings in Brookhaven. Use this guide to find deed records online, understand recording requirements, and learn about fraud prevention.

Filing Deed Records in Brookhaven

Deed records for Brookhaven are filed with the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court. The recording office is at 556 N. McDonough Street Ground Floor, Decatur, GA 30030. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Reach the clerk's office at (404) 371-2836 for questions about specific documents or filing requirements. Recording costs $25.00 per document per O.C.G.A. 15-6-77. Copy fees are $0.50 per page for uncertified copies. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.

Each deed must have two witness signatures and a notary seal to be accepted. Under O.C.G.A. 15-19-51, the clerk cannot give legal advice. If you have legal questions, speak with an attorney.

Records filed before January 1, 1999 are only available in person at the courthouse. They have not been digitized.

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

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

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

Search Brookhaven Deed Records Online

To search DeKalb County deed records online, start with the GSCCCA statewide portal at search.gsccca.org. Coverage starts January 1, 1999. Anything before that requires an in-person visit.

You can look up records by grantor or grantee. Results include the buyer, seller, property address, and book and page reference.

Account options at account.gsccca.org: Regular ($14.95/month), Premium ($29.95/month), or Single-Use ($5.00 for 4 hours). Printing costs $0.50 per page. The index itself is free to browse without an account.

When searching for Brookhaven deed records, filter by DeKalb 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.

In addition to GSCCCA, DeKalb County provides a local portal: DeKalb County clerk website. This local option can be convenient for searching deed records specific to the DeKalb County area, including Brookhaven.

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

How to Record a Deed in Brookhaven

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

Warranty and quitclaim deeds need a PT-61 transfer form. Submit it electronically at gsccca.org before recording.

Use efile.gsccca.org for eRecording. It typically processes in 2-3 business days compared to roughly 4 weeks for mailed documents.

Typical rejection reasons include a missing PT-61 form, fewer than two witnesses, or no notary seal. Double-check before submitting.

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: 556 N. McDonough Street Ground Floor, Decatur, GA 30030. Call (404) 371-2836 ahead of time to confirm requirements for your specific document type.

Property Fraud Prevention for Brookhaven Homeowners

If you own property in Brookhaven, the FANS system can alert you to any new deed filings in your name. Free registration at fans.gsccca.org. Once set up, FANS notifies you by email when a matching deed recording is made.

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.

The eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org lets you get certified copies online, available around the clock.

GSCCCA's free training site at elearn.gsccca.org covers search, recording, and fraud alert tools.

If you think a fraudulent deed has been filed on your Brookhaven property, call the DeKalb County clerk's office at (404) 371-2836 right away and consider contacting a real estate attorney.

Nearby Cities

These nearby Georgia cities also have deed records pages: Atlanta, Dunwoody, Chamblee, Tucker, Stonecrest. Each page covers the clerk office and recording process for that city's county.