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Georgia Boundary Line Agreement: Resolving Property Line Disputes Between Adjoining Landowners

September 16, 2026

What Is a Georgia Boundary Line Agreement?

A Boundary Line Agreement is a legal document used by adjoining property owners to establish, confirm, or resolve uncertainty about the location of their common property boundary. When neighbors disagree about where one property ends and the other begins — or when a new survey reveals the true boundary differs from what the owners believed — a Boundary Line Agreement provides a formal, recorded solution without going to court.

In Georgia, a properly executed Boundary Line Agreement typically functions as a mutual quitclaim deed exchange: each owner quitclaims any interest they may hold in the disputed area to the other, permanently fixing the line according to a licensed survey. Once signed, notarized, and recorded in the county deed records, the agreement binds all future owners of both properties.

When Would You Need One?

Common situations where Gwinnett County homeowners might need a Boundary Line Agreement include:

  • Survey reveals encroachment: A fence, shed, or driveway built years ago sits over the true property line
  • Uncertain boundary: Original deed descriptions are vague or contradictory between neighboring parcels
  • Buying or selling: A title company requires clear, documented boundaries before closing
  • Planned construction: A new building or addition must meet setback requirements from the actual property line
  • Neighbor dispute resolution: Voluntary agreement to avoid costly litigation over property lines

Why Georgia Law Requires Notarization

Under O.C.G.A. § 44-5-30, any deed to land in Georgia must be signed by the grantor and attested by at least two witnesses. O.C.G.A. § 44-2-15 further requires that one of those witnesses be an official attesting officer — typically a notary public — who acknowledges the grantors signature. Since a Boundary Line Agreement operates as a quitclaim deed exchange of real property interests, it must meet the same execution standards.

In practice, this means:

  • Two witnesses must observe the grantor(s) sign the agreement (one witness may be the notary)
  • Notary acknowledgment is required on each owners signature
  • The completed agreement must be recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the property is located
  • Recording fee in Georgia is a flat $25.00 per document (O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77)

How to Get a Boundary Line Agreement

  1. Hire a licensed surveyor to survey both properties and prepare a plat showing the agreed boundary line
  2. Draft the agreement with a legal description of the boundary, referencing the survey plat
  3. Both owners sign before two witnesses and a notary public
  4. Record the agreement with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the property is located

If the dispute is complex or involves significant property value, it is wise to consult a real estate attorney before signing.

Official Resources

Need this document notarized? Find a trusted notary in your area on Notary of Gwinnett.