Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Effingham County

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

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

601 N Laurel Street
Springfield, Georgia 31329

Phone Number: 912-754-2123
Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:30 am -5:00 pm

Effingham County Clerk of Superior Court now also offers eRecording services. eRecording enables customers to file and record documents with the Clerk of Court’s office via the Internet. Customers no longer need to submit records by express mail, courier or in-person. With eRecording, customers simply scan the original documents, converting it to an electronic image, add indexing information, and electronically submit it to the Clerk’s office within minutes. You can contact any of these vendors:

Simplifile
2121 N Ocean Boulevard #901W
Boca Raton, FL 33431
800-460-5657, ext. 1048
Simplifile Website

CSC eRecording Solutions
2711 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
866-652-0111
CSC eRecording Solutions Website

eRecording Partners Network, LLC
400 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55401
888-325-3365
eRecording Partners Network, LLC Website

What is Effingham County's Recording Backlog?

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

Should I file my mechanics lien in Effingham County?

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

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

How can I make payment to the Effingham County Recorder's Office?

The Effingham County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office accepts Ccsh, money order, or certified bank funds. Personal checks and debit/credit cards are not accepted.

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

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

601 N Laurel Street
Springfield, Georgia 31329

Phone Number: 912-754-2123
Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:30 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 Effingham County’s Lien Index online at:
https://search.gsccca.org/Lien/lienindex.asp

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

Every user must have an account to view and print images. The monthly charge for a regular account is $11.95. The cost to subscribe for a Single-Use account is a one-time activation fee of $5.00. However, a Single-Use account can be upgraded to a Regular account any time before the account expires.

The images may be viewed without charge and may be printed for a charge of $0.50 per page. Any method of accessing the images other than by printing is strictly prohibited.