Clerk of Court:
Chanae Q. Clemons
Harold R. Banke Justice Center
Real Estate Division
9151 Tara Boulevard
Room 1CL25
Jonesboro, GA 30236-4912
Phone: (770) 477-3395
Fees
CLAYTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT FILING & RECORDING FEES
2025
FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED: CASH, MONEY ORDER OR COMPANY CHECK (#200 or higher) VISA & MASTERCARD
PERSONAL CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Make all company checks payable to: Chanae Q. Clemons, Clerk Superior Court of Clayton County.
REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN
Real Estate Division
| Document | Fee | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment (Security Deed) | $25.00 per deed assigned | Original book & page reference, original borrower(s)’ name(s), recording date of original loan are required. Must have 2 witnesses (1 must be a notary). A 3” margin must be at the top of the 1st page. The name & address to whom the document is to be returned must be at the top of the 1st page. |
| Cancellation (pertaining to Real Estate) (includes satisfactions, releases, reconveyances) |
$25.00 per deed cancelled | Original book & page reference is required. The name & address to whom the document is to be returned must be at the top of the 1st page. |
| Cancellation or Release (GED) (including Lis Pendens) | $25.00 per lien cancelled | Original book & page reference is required. |
| Certificate of Authentication (Notary Public) | $2.00 each | |
| Certified Copies | $2.50 (1st page): $.50 (each additional page) | |
| Computer Printouts | $2.50 (per page) | |
| Copies:Assisted (copy to be mailed) | $1.00 per page | |
| Copies:Unassisted (copy request in person) | $.50 per page | |
| Cross-Indexing | $2.00 per cross-indexed entry | |
| Deeds (includes instruments pertaining to Real Estate) | $25.00 per instrument | Required to have 2 witnesses (1 must be a notary). Transfer tax form (PT-61) which has been submitted to the GSCCCA must be attached. A 3” margin is required at the top of the 1st page. The name & address to whom the document is to be returned must be at the top of the 1st page. |
| Exemplified Copies | $2.50 (1st page): $.50 (each additional page) | |
| Lien Recordings (including Lis Pendens) | $25.00 per instrument | |
| Limited Partnerships (includes certificates, amendments & cancellations) | $212.00 per filing | |
| Military Discharge (DD214) | No charge | |
| Miscellaneous Recording | $5.00 (1st page); $2.00 (each additional page) | Must be a legible, authentic, legal document. |
| Notary Public (new or renewal) | $53.00 | Must be a Clayton County resident. Must be at least 18 years of age. Applicant must present verification of their Clayton County residency. Applicant must provide criminal background and score at least 90 on the GSCCCA Notary Training program. |
| Plats (includes maps & condominium floorplans) | $10.00 each | Plats must be e-filed. |
| Trade Name Filings | $173.00 per name | |
| UCC-1 Financing Statement | $25.00 | Must be e-filed through GSCCCA |
| UCC-1 Financing Statement w/ Assignment | $25.00 | Must be e-filed through GSCCCA |
| UCC-1 Real Estate Notice filing | $25.00 | Can be e-filed through GSCCCA or filed in/mailed to Clerk’s office |
| UCC-3 Form | $25.00 | Must be e-filed through GSCCCA |