Savannah Deed Records Search

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

Where Deed Records Are Filed in Savannah

Deed records for Savannah are filed with the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court. The recording office is at 133 Montgomery Street 3rd Floor Room 304, Savannah, GA 31401. The clerk's office accepts walk-ins Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Reach the clerk's office at (912) 434-8920 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 Chatham County clerk office. View the Chatham County clerk page at GSCCCA to confirm the latest details.

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

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

Online Deed Record Search for Savannah

The main statewide search tool for Georgia deed records is the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) real estate portal. 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 Savannah deed records, filter by Chatham 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 Chatham County, all searchable by name or document reference.

Filing a Deed That Covers Savannah Property

To record a deed covering Savannah property, submit it to the Chatham 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: 133 Montgomery Street 3rd Floor Room 304, Savannah, GA 31401. Call (912) 434-8920 ahead of time to confirm requirements for your specific document type.

Protecting Savannah Property Records

If you own property in Savannah, 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 Savannah property, call the Chatham County clerk's office at (912) 434-8920 right away and consider contacting a real estate attorney.

Nearby Cities

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