DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court Debra DeBerry announced that effective Jan. 1, 2025, House Bill 1292 requires that real estate documents presented by self-filers, anyone who is a party to an instrument, be recorded using electronic filing. Additionally, all individuals submitting documents for electronic filing will be required to upload their government-issued ID. The ID will be verified before the filer is allowed to proceed with the filing. O.C.G.A. § 44-2-39(b)(1).
Filers can upload their government-issued ID on www.efile.gsccca.org and follow the prompts to complete the verification process.
For more information, see the GSCCCA e-Filing Portal Identity Verification Guide at efile.gsccca.org. Click on the “Support” tab, then click on “Identity Verification Guide.” Additionally, please visit dksuperiorclerk.com or call Vivian Cook at 404-687-3812.