Changes Coming To Filing Requirements For Security Deeds In Georgia

A new Georgia law changes the information required on security deeds and will help Superior Court clerks clear backlogs in the state's larger counties while making the filing process more efficient. Starting in July 2023, attorneys who draft security deeds will be required to list essential information on the first page of the document.

Security deeds usually are drafted by the attorney for the lender and reviewed by the borrower's attorney and the title company. The title company is the gatekeeper and usually files the security deed because it is the insurer of the priority of the lien. All parties have an interest in timely recording of a security deed and should be cognizant of the new requirements.