Access Heard County Deed Records

The Heard County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all deed records for the county, from warranty deeds to quitclaim transfers. Here you can find how to search those records and what you need to file one.

The Heard County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court serves as the official keeper of deed records in Heard County. The office is located at 215 E. Court Square, Franklin, GA 30217. You can visit in person Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Call (706) 675-3301 with questions about specific documents or to confirm what you need to bring. Under O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, the recording fee is $25.00 per document. Uncertified copies run $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page, then $0.50 each additional page.

All deeds must be signed in front of two witnesses and notarized. The clerk's office cannot provide legal advice per O.C.G.A. 15-19-51. Seek an attorney for legal guidance.

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

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

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

Online Access to Heard County Deed Records

The main statewide search tool for Georgia deed records is the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) real estate portal. Index data goes back to January 1, 1999 for all Georgia counties.

Search by grantor or grantee name to find property transactions. Each result shows the buyer, seller, property location, and book and page number.

No account is needed just to view the index. Plans start at $14.95/month for Regular, $29.95/month for Premium, or $5.00 for 4-hour Single-Use access. Printing costs $0.50 per page. Register at account.gsccca.org.

To search Heard 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 Heard County going back to 1999.

For records before 1999, contact the Heard County Clerk directly at (706) 675-3301. Older records are held at the courthouse and must be accessed in person.

Filing a Deed in Heard County

All documents submitted for recording in Heard County must comply with O.C.G.A. 44-2-14. All documents must meet the formatting and content requirements of O.C.G.A. 44-2-14.

A PT-61 form is required with any warranty or quitclaim deed. Complete and submit it online at gsccca.org before filing.

You can file electronically at efile.gsccca.org. eRecording usually takes 2-3 business days. Paper filings take closer to 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.

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 Heard County clerk, include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return. The address is 215 E. Court Square, Franklin, GA 30217. Call (706) 675-3301 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.

Protecting Property Records in Heard County

Georgia offers a free property fraud alert tool called FANS (Fraud Alert Notification System). The system is called FANS, which stands for Fraud Alert Notification System. Register at fans.gsccca.org. You'll get an email alert if a deed is filed using your name or property address.

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.

For certified copies without a courthouse visit, use eCertification at ecert.gsccca.org. Digital certified copies are available 24 hours a day.

The eLearn portal at elearn.gsccca.org offers free training on GSCCCA search tools and the recording process.

If you believe a fraudulent deed has been filed on your Heard County property, contact the clerk's office at (706) 675-3301 right away. You may also want to contact a real estate attorney. Acting quickly is important in these situations.

Nearby Counties

Heard County borders or sits near these Georgia counties: Coweta, Carroll, Troup, Meriwether. Each has its own Clerk of Superior Court and recording office.