Rome Deed Records

When a deed is recorded in Rome, it goes through the Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court. This page covers how to search those records, fees, and how to protect your property title.

Deed Records for Rome, Georgia

Deed records for Rome are filed with the Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court. The recording office is at 3 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161. Staff are on site Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Reach the clerk's office at (706) 291-5190 for questions about specific documents or filing requirements. Each document costs $25.00 to record, as set by O.C.G.A. 15-6-77. Uncertified copies run $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page, then $0.50 each additional page.

Georgia law requires two witnesses plus a notary seal on every deed. Note that per O.C.G.A. 15-19-51 the clerk cannot advise on legal matters. Contact a licensed Georgia attorney for that.

Pre-1999 records are not in the online system. You must visit the office in person to access those older documents.

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

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

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

Online Access to Rome Deed Records

Most people use the GSCCCA real estate index to find deed records across Georgia, including Floyd County. It covers index data from January 1, 1999 forward for all 159 Georgia counties.

Enter a grantor or grantee name to pull up matching deeds. Each result includes names, property location, and the document's book and page.

You can view the index without an account. To print or download, you need an account. Options are Regular at $14.95/month, Premium at $29.95/month, or Single-Use at $5.00 for 4 hours. Printing is $0.50 per page. Create an account at account.gsccca.org.

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

Recording a Deed in Rome

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

The PT-61 real estate transfer form is required alongside any warranty or quitclaim deed. Submit it at gsccca.org.

eRecording is available through efile.gsccca.org. Electronic submissions typically process in 2-3 business days. Paper mail filings take around 4 weeks.

Watch for these common problems: missing PT-61, only one witness, or no notarization. Any of these will get the document sent back.

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: 3 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161. Call (706) 291-5190 ahead of time to confirm requirements for your specific document type.

Deed Fraud Protection in Rome

If you own property in Rome, the FANS system can alert you to any new deed filings in your name. Sign up at fans.gsccca.org to get alerts whenever your name or address appears in a new deed filing. It's free and takes just a few minutes.

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.

Get digital certified copies at ecert.gsccca.org any time. No need to visit the courthouse for most requests.

Free training resources are available at elearn.gsccca.org. The eLearn portal covers GSCCCA tools and how to use them.

If you think a fraudulent deed has been filed on your Rome property, call the Floyd County clerk's office at (706) 291-5190 right away and consider contacting a real estate attorney.

Nearby Cities

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