Putnam County, Georgia Property Records

Putnam County, Georgia, incorporates the City of Eatonton. In Putnam County, GA, property records document ownership and valuation of land and structures, which local governments rely on for property tax assessment and private parties for transactions.

Recent Putnam County property records show a median home value of $189,200 and a median rent cost of $936 against the median household earning of $60,102. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 0.76% of a property's assessed fair market value.

The Clerk of Courts handles all property records in Putnam County, GA. Among the documents it oversees include deeds, plats, UCC filings, liens, etc. Individuals can gain access to these records by visiting the Clerk of Court's office at 100 South Jefferson Avenue, Suite 236, Eatonton, Georgia 31024, where public terminals are available for use.

Besides that, interested parties can utilize the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority system to search records remotely. It organizes the official records in various indices like real estate, lien, plat, PT-61, and more for easy retrieval.

The Clerk of Courts further offers the QuickLink platform for those researching older records. This platform houses records from 1806 to 1936, which can be searched based on criteria like record type, year, party, name, and book reference.

In Putnam County, uncertified copies of property records obtained without assistance cost $0.50 per page and $1 per page if with assistance. Meanwhile, certified or exemplified copies cost $2.50 for the initial page and $1 for each page thereafter.

Those interested in verifying zoning details can contact the Putnam County Planning and Development Department. This department oversees zoning regulations across the county, including within the City of Eatonton. Its staff can locate zoning designations and determine the allowable uses tailored to specific properties.