After you purchase a new home, or if you re-title your home into a trust or have to file a new deed for any reason, you will likely receive a letter titled a “Recorded Deed Notice” that looks similar to the one below:
The letter claims that you need to send money (anywhere from $20.00 to $100.00, or more) to get a copy of your deed. The letter states that a copy of your deed is necessary to prove ownership. Do not send money or respond to these companies. These letters are a scam.
You can get a copy of your recorded deed from the clerk of courts in your county for a nominal charge (in Fulton County the cost is $1.00). Generally, however, you will receive a copy of your recorded deed from the firm that prepared the deed for you. At Grissom Law, after we prepare your deed, we will send you a copy of the recorded deed at no charge. While it is always a good idea to have a copy of your deed for reference, it is not legally required and there is no legal reason to need a copy of your filed deed. Once a deed has been filed, it is in the court system (generally online through a source called GSCCCA) and is legally processed, regardless of whether or not you have a copy. If you receive a letter claiming you should send money to obtain your deed, or any other document pertaining to your deed, and you are unsure if the letter is legitimate, contact the attorney who prepared your deed, your county tax assessor, or your county clerk of court.
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