Free Georgia Property Filing Alerts
Learn about Georgia's free FANS service, which can notify homeowners when certain property-related documents matching their criteria are filed.
Free voluntary service
Electronic filing notifications
Greater awareness of property records
Protect Your Home by Staying Informed, for Free
Georgia homeowners can use the free Filing Activity Notification System (FANS) to receive alerts about certain recorded documents, including qualifying deed, lien, and other filing activity.
FANS is operated by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. You register directly on the state website. There is nothing to buy and no form to fill out here.
What Is the Georgia FANS Program?
The Filing Activity Notification System (FANS) is a free, voluntary electronic notification service provided through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA). It lets individuals request a notification when certain real estate and personal property records are filed, indexed, and transmitted by Georgia Clerks of Superior Court and match the criteria the user sets.
In plain terms: you tell the state what to watch for, and when a qualifying filing comes through that matches what you entered, the system emails or texts you. It is a way to become aware of certain filing activity sooner than you otherwise might.
Four Reasons Georgia Homeowners Sign Up
Property record notifications in Georgia are simple to set up and cost nothing. Here is what they actually do for you.
Stay Informed
Learn when certain qualifying records match the notification criteria you create, delivered by email or text message.
Monitor Property-Related Activity
Establish the name-, address-, or document-based alerts that are available to you, each with its own requirements.
Investigate Unexpected Filings
An unexpected notification is an opportunity to review the official records and contact the appropriate professionals promptly.
Free to Use
The official FANS service has no registration fee and no subscription fee. Standard message and data rates may apply for text alerts.
What Is a Property Lien?
A lien is a legal claim against property that may arise from certain financial obligations or legal circumstances. Common examples include a mortgage, unpaid property taxes, a contractor's claim for work performed, or a judgment from a court case.
Most liens are ordinary and expected. Depending on the type and the circumstances, however, an outstanding lien can complicate selling or refinancing a property, because it generally needs to be addressed before clear title can transfer. Knowing about a filing early simply gives you more time and more options.
How to Set Up Your Free Property Record Notifications
The whole process happens on the state's website and usually takes just a few minutes.
Verify your contact method
Enter an email address or a text-capable mobile number and confirm it using the one-time verification code the system sends you.
Set your notification criteria
Choose the available name-, address-, or document-based criteria you want the system to watch for.
Confirm your requests
Review and submit each notification request. Registering an account alone does not generate alerts. You must create at least one request.
Watch for notifications
Review any future notifications you receive and investigate records you do not recognize.
Georgia FANS: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Georgia FANS free?
Yes. FANS is a free, voluntary, opt-in service offered through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. There is no registration fee and no subscription fee. If you choose text message alerts, your carrier's standard message and data rates may apply.
Does FANS lock or freeze my property title?
No. FANS sends notifications about qualifying filing activity. It does not lock title, freeze a deed, or block a document from being recorded. Think of it as an alert, not a barrier.
Can it notify me about lien filings?
It can notify you about qualifying lien filings that match the criteria you set, based on index data that the Clerk of Superior Court enters and transmits to the GSCCCA. It is not a guarantee that every lien affecting your property will generate a notification. Some references in filed documents are not indexed, and no notification is generated in those cases.
Does it replace title insurance?
No. FANS is an informational notification service. It is not insurance, it provides no financial protection, and it is not a substitute for an owner's title insurance policy or for advice from a licensed attorney.
Can I use it for rental or investment property I own?
The service is intended for requests related to property you own, or requests made on behalf of someone who has authorized you. The terms of use prohibit using it for research, commercial purposes, harassment, or stalking. Notification types also carry their own conditions. Name-based notifications, for instance, are generated only for human names as indexed.
What should I do if I receive an unexpected notification?
Start by reviewing the official record in the county where the document was filed, so you know exactly what was recorded. Many filings turn out to be routine. If something still looks wrong, contact a Georgia real estate attorney or a title professional promptly. You are also welcome to reach out to our office and we will help you figure out who to call.
Is Wicker Realty Specialists the operator of this service?
No. FANS is administered by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. Wicker Realty Specialists, LLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or compensated by the GSCCCA. We share this resource because we think Georgia homeowners should know it exists, and you register directly on the state's website.
Your Home. Your Priority. Stay Informed.
At Wicker Realty Specialists, we believe homeowners deserve access to useful information and resources. We are sharing this free Georgia program as part of our commitment to helping clients navigate homeownership with confidence.
John Wicker
Broker/Owner, Wicker Realty Specialists, LLC
Phone: (404) 915-2589
Email: wickerrealty@gmail.com
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Educational Disclaimer
This page is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or title advice.
The Filing Activity Notification System (FANS) is administered by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA). Wicker Realty Specialists, LLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the GSCCCA.
FANS provides electronic notifications. It is not a title lock and does not freeze, restrict, or protect title to any property.
FANS does not prevent fraudulent or inaccurate documents from being filed or recorded.
Notifications depend entirely on index data entered and transmitted by the Clerk of Superior Court in the county of filing, and by certain declarants and filers. Notifications are not guaranteed by the GSCCCA to be comprehensive, accurate, complete, or current.
Notifications are forward-looking only. They apply to qualifying documents filed after the date a user creates a notification request, and each notification type carries its own conditions and limitations.
FANS is not a substitute for title insurance, a title search, or advice from a licensed Georgia attorney or title professional.
Program features, availability, and terms are set by the GSCCCA and may change without notice. Always refer to fans.gsccca.org for current official information.
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