Richmond County, Georgia Property Records

Richmond County, Georgia, encompasses three incorporated municipalities and has a consolidated city-county government with the City of Augusta. In Richmond County, GA, property records contain vital documents describing property ownership, history, and characteristics.

In Richmond County, GA, the average home rent is $1,036, while the average current home value is $147,385 and the median household income is $48,343. The average property tax rate is 0.95% for county residents.

The stewardship of property records in Richmond County, GA, falls under the purview of the Clerk of Superior Court. These records encompass a range of documents, including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats, typically indexed online and in person.

Individuals seeking access to these records can visit the Superior Court Clerk during regular business hours. Property records are also accessible through an online system managed by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA).

This system permits interested individuals to retrieve property documents from the Real Estate Index using various criteria like the owner's name, book and page number, subdivision, and instrument type.

In Richmond County, an uncertified copy of property records without assistance costs $0.50 per page, while an uncertified copy costs $1 per page. Certified documents cost $2.50 for the initial page, $2 per seal after, and $0.50 for each additional page. Additionally, computer printouts cost $2.50 per page, while fax or electronic copies are $2.50 for the initial page and $1 for each additional page.

For the City of Augusta and unincorporated areas of Richmond County, GA, property owners can verify zoning information by contacting the Planning and Development Department or visiting their website for zoning resources. For properties outside the department's jurisdiction, contact the relevant municipal planning division.