How much does a quiet title action cost in Georgia?
An uncontested quiet title action in Georgia typically costs $2,000 to $5,000 and takes 90 - 180 days. If someone fights it, budget $5,000 to $12,000+.
Filed under O.C.G.A. Title 23, Chapter 3 (Quia Timet and Quieting Title) in Superior Court for the county where property is located.
Estimate your Georgia quiet title cost
Start from the published Georgia range, then add the two things that actually move the bill: extra defendants to serve and service by publication.
Heirs, lienholders and unknown claimants each count as one.
Estimated total cost
$2,000 - $5,000
Typical timeline: 90 - 180 days
- Uncontested case, all-in (Georgia published range)$2,000 - $5,000
- Court filing fee (already inside the range above)$250 - $350
- Title search and examination (already inside the range above)$150 - $300
- Attorney fees (already inside the range above)$1,500 - $4,000 (uncontested)
- Service of process - up to 2 defendants ($50 - $100 per defendant)Included in the range above
- Service by publication (newspaper notice)Not applicable
Estimates only, built from published Georgia cost ranges. This is not legal advice. Actual cost depends on your facts, your county and the attorney you hire.
Georgia quiet title costs, line by line
| Line item | Typical Georgia cost |
|---|---|
| Court filing fee | $250 - $350 |
| Title search and examination | $150 - $300 |
| Attorney fees (uncontested) | $1,500 - $4,000 (uncontested) |
| Service of process | $50 - $100 per defendant |
| Service by publication | $150 - $350 |
| All-in range | $2,000 - $5,000 (uncontested) | $5,000 - $12,000+ (contested) |
What pushes a Georgia quiet title bill higher
Who you have to serve. All defendants must be served personally. If a defendant cannot be located after diligent search, service by publication is permitted after court order.
Publication. Publication must run once per week for 4 consecutive weeks in the official county newspaper. Defendants then have 60 days from first publication to respond.
Where Georgia title problems come from
Most quiet title work starts with a tax-delinquent property. LienSuite tracks 51,092 tax-delinquent parcels across 14 Georgia counties, led by DeKalb County with 12,956. The average unpaid tax bill on those parcels is $3,681. Set that next to the $2,000-$5,000 cost of clearing title above before you bid - title work is a real line item, not an afterthought.
Counts read from LienSuite county records on 2026-08-02.
Common questions about Georgia quiet title cost
How much does a quiet title action cost in Georgia?
An uncontested quiet title action in Georgia typically costs $2,000 to $5,000, including attorney fees, filing fees ($250-350), service costs, and publication fees if needed. Contested cases can exceed $8,000-$12,000 depending on complexity.
How long does a quiet title take in Georgia?
An uncontested quiet title action in Georgia typically takes 90-120 days. If service by publication is required, add 8-10 weeks due to the 60-day response period. Contested cases can take 6-12 months.
Do I need a quiet title after buying a Georgia tax deed?
Usually yes. After purchasing at a Georgia tax sale, you must wait 12 months, then file a barment of right of redemption. Even after barment, title companies often require quiet title for full insurability.
What is barment of right of redemption in Georgia?
Barment is a legal proceeding filed 12 months after tax sale to permanently eliminate the former owner's right to redeem the property. It requires proper notice to the former owner and any interest holders.
What is the redemption period for Georgia tax sales?
Georgia has a 12-month right of redemption from the date of the tax sale. During this period, the former owner can redeem by paying the purchase price plus a 20% premium. After 12 months, you can file for barment.
Title cost is only worth paying on the right property
LienSuite scores every tax-delinquent property so your title budget goes to the parcels most likely to profit. Browse Georgia lists or grab a free county sample.