Deed Records in Effingham County

Looking for deed records in Effingham County? The Clerk of Superior Court is the place to start. This page explains online search options, recording requirements, and how to protect your property title.

Recording Office for Effingham County Deeds

All deed documents in Effingham County go through the Clerk of Superior Court for recording. The office is located at 700 N. Pine Street, Springfield, GA 31329. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Call (912) 754-2118 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 Effingham County deeds filed since 1999. You can check the clerk page for Effingham County on the GSCCCA website, which shows the clerk's contact information and links to available search tools. View the Effingham County clerk page at GSCCCA for more details.

The image below shows the GSCCCA clerk page for Effingham 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 Effingham County.

Effingham County Deed Search Tools

Most people use the GSCCCA real estate index to find deed records across Georgia, including Effingham County. 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 Effingham 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 Effingham County going back to 1999.

For records before 1999, contact the Effingham County Clerk directly at (912) 754-2118. Older records are held at the courthouse and must be accessed in person.

Effingham County Deed Recording Process

There are a few things to check before recording a deed in Effingham County. 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 Effingham County clerk, include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return. The address is 700 N. Pine Street, Springfield, GA 31329. Call (912) 754-2118 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 Protection Tools for Effingham County

Deed fraud is a real concern. Georgia's FANS system at fans.gsccca.org provides free monitoring. 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 Effingham County property, contact the clerk's office at (912) 754-2118 right away. You may also want to contact a real estate attorney. Acting quickly is important in these situations.

Nearby Counties

Effingham County borders or sits near these Georgia counties: Chatham, Bryan, Bulloch, Screven. Each has its own Clerk of Superior Court and recording office.