Search Stockbridge Deed Records

Property transfers in Stockbridge, Georgia are recorded with the Henry County Clerk of Superior Court. Here you will find search tools, filing requirements, and fraud protection options.

Filing Deed Records in Stockbridge

Deed records for Stockbridge are filed with the Henry County Clerk of Superior Court. The recording office is at 1 Courthouse Square, McDonough, GA 30253. You can visit in person Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Reach the clerk's office at (770) 288-8022 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 Henry County clerk office. View the Henry County clerk page at GSCCCA to confirm the latest details.

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

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

Search Stockbridge Deed Records Online

The GSCCCA real estate database is the primary online tool for Georgia deed searches. 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 Stockbridge deed records, filter by Henry 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 Henry County, all searchable by name or document reference.

How to Record a Deed in Stockbridge

To record a deed covering Stockbridge property, submit it to the Henry 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: 1 Courthouse Square, McDonough, GA 30253. Call (770) 288-8022 ahead of time to confirm requirements for your specific document type.

Property Fraud Prevention for Stockbridge Homeowners

If you own property in Stockbridge, 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 Stockbridge property, call the Henry County clerk's office at (770) 288-8022 right away and consider contacting a real estate attorney.

Georgia law makes deed records public, so any person can search for property transfers without needing to explain why. The GSCCCA index is the quickest way to start. For documents that are not yet in the online system, a written request to the county clerk is the best option. Include the property address or parcel ID to help staff locate the record.

Nearby Cities

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