Georgia Recording Fees
In the State of Georgia, there are two types of charges associated with the recordation of an instrument in the public records.  In addition to any applicable transactional tax, there is a nominal documentary fee. Although once based on the number of pages contained in the instrument, most documentary fees are now flat fee regardless of the number of pages. Recording fees are standardized throughout the State of Georgia. However, fees may slightly vary Court to Court based on each Clerk’s interpretation of the fee rules.
Recording Fees for Conveyancing Instruments
Recording fees for conveyance instruments in the State of Georgia are:

Flat Fee:  $25.00

Conveyance instruments include–
• Warranty Deed
• Quitclaim Deed
• Administrator's Deed
• Executor's Deed
• Deed of Gift
• Special Warranty Deed
• Limited Warranty Deed
Recording Fees for Georgia Mortgages
Recording fees for security instruments (mortgages), security deeds, and deeds to secure debt in the State of Georgia are:

Flat Fee:  $25.00
Recording Fees for Mortgage Cancellations
Recording fees for cancellation of a Security Deed / Deed to Secure Debt are dependent upon whether the original instrument is submitted to the clerk or a separate document.

When Satisfaction "Entered On" or "Attached To" the Original Instrument

Flat Fee:  $10.00

When Satisfaction / Cancellation is a Separate Document

Flat Fee:  $25.00

If the document contains a cross-reference, add $2.00 for each cross-reference.
Recording Fees for Mortgage Assignments
The recording fee for assignments is determined by the type of interest being assigned.

Assignment of Security Deed / Deed to Secure Debt

Fee:  $5.00 Flat Fee

If the document contains a cross-reference, add $2.00 for each cross-reference.

All other types of assignments

Fee:  $10.00 1st Page + $2.00 Each Additional Page

If the document contains a cross-reference, add $2.00 for each cross-reference.

Recording Fees for Writs of Execution
 The fee to record a Writ of Fieri Facias is:

FiFA Recording*

Fee:  $5.50 Flat Fee

*Note that some tax authorities will collect a $10.50 fee which includes the original filing fee of $5.50 plus the cancellation fee of $5.00.
Recording Fees for Liens

Recording Fees for the following types are lien are standardized:

  • Materialmen / Labor Liens
  • Lis Pendens
  • Hospital Lien
  • Federal Tax Lien
  • Preliminary Lien Recording

Fee:  $5.00 1st Page + $2.00 Each Additional Page

If the document contains a cross-reference, add $2.00 for each cross-reference.


Recording Fees for Lien Cancellations
Recording Fees for a lien cancellation are dependent upon the type of lien.  

Writ of Fieri Facias ("FiFa") Cancellation*

Flat Fee:  $5.00

*Note that some tax authorities will collect a $10.50 fee which includes the original filing fee of $5.50 plus the cancellation fee of $5.00.

Recording Fees for the following types are lien cancellation are standardized:

  • Materialmen Cancellation
  • Labor Lien Cancellation
  • Lis Pendens Cancellation
  • Hospital Lien Cancellation
  • Federal Tax Lien Cancellation
  • Preliminary Lien Cancellation

Fee:  $5.00 1st Page + $2.00 Each Additional Page

If the document contains a cross-reference, add $2.00 for each cross-reference.
Recording Fees UCC Filings
UCC-2 Financing Statements

Fee:  $10.00 1st Page + $2.00 Each Additional Page

If the document contains a cross-reference, add $2.00 for each cross-reference.

All other UCC filings

Fee:  $10.00 1st Page + $2.00 Each Additional Page

If the document contains a cross-reference, add $2.00 for each cross-reference.
Recording Fees for Surveys and Condominium Floor Plans
Recording Fees for plats of survey and condominium floor plans are:

Plats of Survey and Condominium Floor Plans

Fee:  $9.00 + $8.00 Each Additional Page

If the document contains a cross-reference, add $2.00 for each cross-reference.


PT-61 Filing
The Georgia Department of Revenue requires filing of the PT-61 Form at the time a conveyance is presented for recording. More information on the form can be found at the following link (link opens in separate window)—

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