Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Morgan County

Where is the Morgan County Recorder's Office that files mechanic liens?

You can file your mechanic liens in person at the Morgan County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office located at:

384 Hancock Street
Madison, GA 30650

Phone: (706) 342-3605
Fax: (706) 343-6462
E-mail: Jody.Higdon@GSCCCA.ORG

Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

You can also e-file your lien documents.

1. Go to the eFile Registry website — https://www.efileregistry.org/ – and Register for a participant ID
2. Once the participant ID is issued, visit the eFile GSCCCA website and register

During Registration, note you have a participant ID to submit request to associate participant ID

3. To complete the association of participant ID, go to the eFile Registry website

Log In
Select My Account
Select Participant ID Delegation Requests
Accept delegation request

5. Go to eFile GSCCCA website and begin filing.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the eFile process, you can contact the Morgan Superior Court Clerk’s Office at 706-342-3605 or the Georgia Superior Court Clerk’s Cooperative Authority customer support at 1-800-304-5174 or Email the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority Customer Support at help@gsccca.org.

What is Morgan County's Recording Backlog?

The Morgan County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office does not publicly disclose information on recording backlog.

Should I file my mechanics lien in Morgan County?

If your construction project is located in Morgan County, then yes, you should file your lien here.

What are the margin & page size requirements to file a lien in Morgan County?

What are the filing fees to record a mechanics lien in Morgan County?

The Morgan County Clerk of Superior Court’s recording fees are as follows:

Lien Fees

Material-man Lien / Cancellation: $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page

General Execution or Lien Recording: $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page

Cancellation or Release: $7.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page

Hospital Lien: $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page

Federal Tax Lien: $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page

Notice of Commencement: $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page

How do I get a recorded copy of my lien from the Morgan County Recorder's Office?

You can obtain a recorded copy of your lien in person at the Morgan County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office located at:

384 Hancock Street
Madison, GA 30650

Phone: (706) 342-3605
Fax: (706) 343-6462
E-mail: Jody.Higdon@GSCCCA.ORG

Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Records are made available to the public for property searches. Access to a copy of a lien may require paying a fee.

You can search Morgan County’s Lien Index online at:
https://search.gsccca.org/Lien/lienindex.asp

You can also search Morgan County’s Real Estate Index online at:
https://search.gsccca.org/RealEstate/deedindex.asp

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