Jefferson County Deed Records
Jefferson County deed records are public documents kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Louisville, Georgia. The office records all real estate deeds, liens, plats, and related property documents for the county. You can search Jefferson County deed records online through the GSCCCA statewide system at gsccca.org, which holds deed index data from January 1, 1999 forward. The recording fee in Jefferson County is $25.00 per document under state law, and the clerk office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Jefferson County Quick Facts
Jefferson County Deed Records Office
The Clerk of Superior Court in Jefferson County is the local keeper of all property deed records for the area. The office is located at 202 E. Broad Street, Louisville, GA 30434. You can call at (478) 625-7922. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff can help you find deed records, make copies, and confirm filing requirements for new documents. Under O.C.G.A. §15-19-51, the clerk cannot provide legal advice, so bring a licensed attorney if you need help preparing a deed.
Copies of Jefferson County deed records cost $0.50 per page for uncertified copies. Certified copies run $2.50 for the first page plus $0.50 for each additional page. Separate checks are required for the recording fee, transfer tax, and any intangible tax when filing in person. The clerk does not prepare deed documents for you. If you need a deed drafted, contact a real estate attorney licensed in Georgia.
The GSCCCA clerk page for Jefferson County shows contact details and links to the online deed index.
Access the Jefferson County clerk listing at gsccca.org/clerks/clerk-results?cid=81 to find the direct link to Jefferson County deed records.
Search Jefferson County Deed Records Online
The GSCCCA real estate search at search.gsccca.org/RealEstate/ is the main online tool for Jefferson County deed records. You can search by grantor or grantee name to find property transactions going back to January 1, 1999. Each result shows the buyer, seller, property location, and the book and page number where the deed is filed at the courthouse in Louisville. This is the fastest way to find a Jefferson County deed record without going in person to the clerk's office.
To print deed documents from the GSCCCA site, you need an account. A Regular account costs $14.95 per month plus $0.50 per printed page. A Premium account runs $29.95 per month plus $0.50 per page. A Single-Use account is available for $5.00 and gives four hours of access with printing at $0.50 per page. You can set up any account type at account.gsccca.org. Viewing the deed index is free without an account.
If you need deed records from before 1999, you must visit the Jefferson County clerk's office in person or send a written request by mail to 202 E. Broad Street, Louisville, GA 30434. Older paper deed books are available at the courthouse for in-person review. Staff can help you find the right book and page for records that predate the GSCCCA online system.
Note: The GSCCCA deed index for Jefferson County covers all property transactions filed with the clerk from January 1, 1999 to present.
Recording Deed Documents in Jefferson County
All deed documents filed in Jefferson County must meet Georgia state requirements before the clerk can record them. O.C.G.A. §44-2-14 requires that every deed be an original instrument that is properly attested or acknowledged. The name and mailing address of the recipient must appear on the first page. Two witnesses are required for any deed. The deed must be signed in front of a notary public who stamps it with a notary seal. Documents that do not meet these requirements get returned without recording.
A PT-61 form must accompany any warranty deed or quit claim deed that conveys property in Jefferson County. You complete the PT-61 online at gsccca.org before you bring the deed to the clerk. The form is a property transfer tax declaration required by the Georgia Department of Revenue. Missing or incomplete PT-61 forms are a common reason deed filings get rejected. The recording fee of $25.00 is set by state statute at O.C.G.A. §15-6-77 and applies to every document filed in Jefferson County.
Electronic recording is available for Jefferson County deed documents through the GSCCCA eFile system at efile.gsccca.org. eRecorded documents typically process in two to three business days. Paper submissions can take up to four weeks. eRecording is the faster and more reliable option for most deed filings in Jefferson County.
You can also sign up for the FANS fraud alert system at fans.gsccca.org. FANS is free and notifies you any time a deed or other filing matches your name or address in Jefferson County. This helps protect property owners from deed fraud.