Wilkes County, Georgia Property Records

Wilkes County, Georgia, houses three cities: Washington, Tignall, and Rayle. In Wilkes County, GA, property records provide in-depth information about land ownership, boundaries, and historical land usage patterns. Such insights are essential for effective urban planning and infrastructure development.

Wilkes County property records indicate a typical home value of $106,133, while tenants pay a median rent of $679. Additionally, the data divulges a median household income of $63,340 and a median property tax rate of 1.23%.

Property records in Wilkes County, GA, are handled by the  Clerk of Superior Court. The office, particularly its  Real and Personal Property Division, records and maintains all property-related documents, including leases, mortgages, liens, plats, and deeds.

One of their duties involves electronically and physically indexing recorded documents by type, recording date, and legal description. This meticulous process ensures the continuity of the documents' "chain of title" over time.

After indexing, the office transmits all digitized records to the online database of Georgia Superior Court Clerks Cooperative Authority. Once uploaded, the documents will be publicly accessible through the website's ' Search' function, benefiting those who cannot visit the office to personally retrieve record copies.

For those inclined to on-site access, storage facilities inside the Clerk of Superior Court's office at 23 Court St., Room 205, Washington, GA 30673, are open to the public during office hours. A knowledgeable office staff can assist during record retrieval to ensure all documents are handled appropriately.

Although the Clerk usually imposes fees to offset the costs associated with document reproduction, the exact figures are not publicly available. For a comprehensive and updated fee breakdown, call the office at (706) 678-2423 before an in-person visit.

For zoning verification in Wilkes County, property owners should contact the municipal planning and zoning office where the property is situated. The zoning administrator at that office can retrieve records using either the property address or parcel number to verify the current zoning designation for any property under their purview.