Search Dougherty County Deed Records

The Dougherty County Clerk of Superior Court records and indexes all deed filings in the county. Find out how to search deed records online, what documents are required, and more on this page.

Where to File Deeds in Dougherty County

Deed filings in Dougherty County are processed at the Clerk of Superior Court's office. The office is located at 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701. Staff are on site Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Call (229) 431-3211 with questions about specific documents or to confirm what you need to bring. Recording costs $25.00 per document per 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.

Two witnesses are required, along with notarization, before a deed can be recorded. Under O.C.G.A. 15-19-51, the clerk cannot give legal advice. If you have legal questions, speak with an attorney.

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

The GSCCCA maintains a statewide index of all Dougherty County deeds filed since 1999. You can check the clerk page for Dougherty County on the GSCCCA website, which shows the clerk's contact information and links to available search tools. View the Dougherty County clerk page at GSCCCA for more details.

The image below shows the GSCCCA clerk page for Dougherty County, where you can find current contact information and links to deed search tools.

The GSCCCA clerk directory is updated regularly and reflects current office information for Dougherty County.

Deed Record Searches for Dougherty County

To search Dougherty 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.

To search Dougherty County specifically, filter results by county when using the GSCCCA portal. The statewide index includes all deed types: warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, security deeds, and other recorded instruments. Each record links to an image of the actual document for account holders.

The GSCCCA system also lets you search by book and page number if you already have that reference from a prior title search. This is useful when tracing a chain of title in Dougherty County going back to 1999.

For records before 1999, contact the Dougherty County Clerk directly at (229) 431-3211. Older records are held at the courthouse and must be accessed in person.

Recording Deed Documents in Dougherty County

Deeds filed in Dougherty County must meet the requirements of O.C.G.A. 44-2-14. All documents must meet the formatting and content requirements of O.C.G.A. 44-2-14.

You must file a PT-61 form with any warranty or quitclaim deed. Fill it out at gsccca.org before you come to the courthouse.

Electronic filing through efile.gsccca.org is much faster, usually 2-3 business days. Traditional mail can take up to 4 weeks.

Common reasons a document gets rejected: missing PT-61, not enough witnesses, or no notarization. Check everything before submitting.

When you submit a deed for recording, the clerk's office stamps it with the date and time received and assigns a book and page number. That number becomes the permanent reference for the document. Keep it for your records.

If you are mailing a deed to the Dougherty County clerk, include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return. The address is 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701. Call (229) 431-3211 first if you have any questions about document format or what to include.

Security deeds, which are used in most Georgia mortgage transactions, also go through the same recording process. They are indexed in GSCCCA along with warranty and quitclaim deeds.

Property Fraud Prevention in Dougherty County

To protect your property in Dougherty County, use the free FANS fraud alert system. The system is called FANS, which stands for Fraud Alert Notification System. Free registration at fans.gsccca.org. Once set up, FANS notifies you by email when a matching deed recording is made.

Deed fraud typically involves someone filing a fraudulent transfer of your property without your knowledge. Early alerts give you time to act before the situation becomes harder to resolve. The FANS system was built for this exact purpose.

Need a certified copy? Try ecert.gsccca.org for digital certified copies. Available any time, no office visit needed.

If you're new to using the GSCCCA tools, visit elearn.gsccca.org for free training videos and guides.

If you believe a fraudulent deed has been filed on your Dougherty County property, contact the clerk's office at (229) 431-3211 right away. You may also want to contact a real estate attorney. Acting quickly is important in these situations.

Cities in Dougherty County

The following cities in Dougherty County have dedicated deed records pages: Albany.

Each city page covers the same clerk office and recording process, with information specific to that city's location within Dougherty County.

Nearby Counties

Dougherty County borders or sits near these Georgia counties: Lee, Terrell, Worth, Mitchell, Baker, Calhoun. Each has its own Clerk of Superior Court and recording office.