Search Dalton Deed Records

Deed records covering Dalton are maintained by the Whitfield County Clerk of Superior Court and available to the public. Learn how to search them and what is needed to record a new deed here.

Filing Deed Records in Dalton

Deed records for Dalton are filed with the Whitfield County Clerk of Superior Court. The recording office is at 205 N. Selvidge Street, Dalton, GA 30720. You can visit in person Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Reach the clerk's office at (706) 275-7450 for questions about specific documents or filing requirements. The standard recording fee is $25.00 per document under O.C.G.A. 15-6-77. You can get uncertified copies for $0.50 a page. Certified copies start at $2.50 for the first page, plus $0.50 per page after that.

All deeds must be signed in front of two witnesses and notarized. Staff cannot offer legal advice under O.C.G.A. 15-19-51. For help with deed questions, consult a licensed attorney.

Anything recorded before 1999 is only available at the physical office. Bring the book and page number if you have it.

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

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

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

Search Dalton Deed Records Online

The GSCCCA real estate database is the primary online tool for Georgia deed searches. The database covers deed filings statewide from January 1, 1999 to present.

Use grantor or grantee searches to find deeds. The results show who bought and sold, the property involved, and where the document is filed.

Browsing the index is free. Account plans are Regular ($14.95/month), Premium ($29.95/month), and Single-Use ($5.00 for 4 hours). Printing is $0.50 per page. Sign up at account.gsccca.org.

When searching for Dalton deed records, filter by Whitfield 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 Whitfield County, all searchable by name or document reference.

How to Record a Deed in Dalton

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

A PT-61 form is required with any warranty or quitclaim deed. Complete and submit it online at gsccca.org before filing.

You can file electronically at efile.gsccca.org. eRecording usually takes 2-3 business days. Paper filings take closer to 4 weeks.

Common reasons a document gets rejected: missing PT-61, not enough witnesses, or no notarization. Check everything 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: 205 N. Selvidge Street, Dalton, GA 30720. Call (706) 275-7450 ahead of time to confirm requirements for your specific document type.

Property Fraud Prevention for Dalton Homeowners

If you own property in Dalton, the FANS system can alert you to any new deed filings in your name. At fans.gsccca.org, you register your name and address. The system emails you when a new document is filed matching your info.

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.

For certified copies without a courthouse visit, use eCertification at ecert.gsccca.org. Digital certified copies are available 24 hours a day.

The eLearn portal at elearn.gsccca.org offers free training on GSCCCA search tools and the recording process.

If you think a fraudulent deed has been filed on your Dalton property, call the Whitfield County clerk's office at (706) 275-7450 right away and consider contacting a real estate attorney.

Nearby Cities

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