Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Baldwin County

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

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

121 N. Wilkinson Street, Suite 209
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: (478) 445-6324

Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
M-F Except Holidays

What is Baldwin County's Recording Backlog?

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

Should I file my mechanics lien in Baldwin County?

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

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

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

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

Lien Fees

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

Materialman’s Liens, Notices, Bonds: $5.00 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

All Lien Cancellation or Release per instrument: $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page

Cross-indexing to previous instrument (mandatory or by request): $2.00

Real Estate Notice Filing (all UCC’s 1 & 3 aka old UCC-2): $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page

Personal Property Lien (Non-UCC): $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page

Copy Fees

Copy, Uncertified, if no assistance required: $0.50 per page

Copy, Uncertified, if assistance is required: $1.00 per page

Copy, Certified or Exemplified: $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after first

Computer Printouts, per page or equivalent: $2.50

Copy, Faxed or Electronic: $2.50 for the first page and $1.00 for each page after first

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

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

121 N. Wilkinson Street, Suite 209
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: (478) 445-6324

Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
M-F Except Holidays

Copy fees are as follows:

Copy, Uncertified, if no assistance required: $0.50 per page
Copy, Uncertified, if assistance is required: $1.00 per page
Copy, Certified or Exemplified: $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after first
Computer Printouts, per page or equivalent: $2.50
Copy, Faxed or Electronic: $2.50 for the first page and $1.00 for each page after first

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

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

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What is the fee to file a Georgia Preliminary Notice in Baldwin County?

The fee to file a Lien Notice in Baldwin County, Georgia is $5.00 for the first page, $2.00 for each additional page and $2.00 per cross reference.