Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Jefferson County

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

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

217 East Broad Street
Louisville, GA 30434

Phone: 478-625-7922
Fax: 478-625-4037

Hours
Except Holidays
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

You can also file your lien documents electronically.

Electronic filing enables you to file from any computer any time of the day. When you e-file an action, you receive immediate confirmation of the date and time of filing. You will also receive email alerts related to your filings.

Visit https://efile.gsccca.org to set up an account for real estate e-filing.

Regular filing fees for real estate still apply.

What is Jefferson County's Recording Backlog?

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

Should I file my mechanics lien in Jefferson County?

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

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

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

The Jefferson County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office accepts credit/debit cards with Mastercard/Visa logo or money order. For security reasons, they do not accept cash.

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

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

217 East Broad Street
Louisville, GA 30434

Phone: 478-625-7922
Fax: 478-625-4037

Hours
Except Holidays
Monday – Friday

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Clerk’s Office is open to the public during regular business hours for researching real estate records.

Copy fees are as follows:

Copies: $1.00 per page
Certified Copies: $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 per page thereafter

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

You can also search Jefferson County’s Lien Index online at:
https://search.gsccca.org/RealEstate/deedindex.asp

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