Access Muscogee County Deed Records

The Muscogee 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 Muscogee County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court serves as the official keeper of deed records in Muscogee County. The office is located at 100 10th Street, Columbus, GA 31901. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Call (706) 653-4370 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 Muscogee County deeds filed since 1999. You can check the clerk page for Muscogee County on the GSCCCA website, which shows the clerk's contact information and links to available search tools. View the Muscogee County clerk page at GSCCCA for more details.

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

Online Access to Muscogee County Deed Records

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

For records before 1999, contact the Muscogee County Clerk directly at (706) 653-4370. Older records are held at the courthouse and must be accessed in person.

Filing a Deed in Muscogee County

There are a few things to check before recording a deed in Muscogee County. 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 Muscogee County clerk, include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return. The address is 100 10th Street, Columbus, GA 31901. Call (706) 653-4370 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 Muscogee 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. 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 Muscogee County property, contact the clerk's office at (706) 653-4370 right away. You may also want to contact a real estate attorney. Acting quickly is important in these situations.

Cities in Muscogee County

The following cities in Muscogee County have dedicated deed records pages: Columbus.

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

Nearby Counties

Muscogee County borders or sits near these Georgia counties: Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion. Each has its own Clerk of Superior Court and recording office.