- Georgia exhibit marking and exchange rule (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26) (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26)
Governs exhibit marking, exchange deadlines, and disclosure for real estate cases in Georgia courts.
Real Estate Exhibits in Georgia
Your boundary dispute is set for trial. The purchase agreement and its addenda, the title report, two surveys, the inspection report and condition photographs need exhibit labels, and the plats have to stay readable at full size.
Complete guide to preparing real estate exhibits that comply with Georgia court requirements. Learn the correct labeling conventions, exchange deadlines, and e-filing procedures.
- Georgia's primary rule governing exhibit preparation is O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26.
- Plaintiffs in Georgia label exhibits with Sequential numbers, no letters (1, 2, 3...).
- Defendants in Georgia label exhibits with Same numeric sequence continues (4, 5, 6...).
- Georgia courts require electronic exhibits to be filed through eFileGA.
- Exhibits must be exchanged with opposing counsel 10 days before trial (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26) under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26.
- Common real estate exhibits in Georgia include purchase agreements, title documents, property surveys.
- ExhibitPrep applies Georgia exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, so real estate case files never leave the user's computer.
What goes wrong with real estate exhibits, and how it is handled
What goes wrongA stamp across a plat or a legal description makes the exhibit harder to read.
How ExhibitPrep handles itDrag the stamp anywhere on the page or choose a preset; the preview shows the page you will download, so the stamp can be kept clear of signatures, figures and existing page numbers.
What goes wrongCondition photographs are JPG files from a phone.
How ExhibitPrep handles itPDFs are stamped directly; PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, BMP, TIFF images become PDF pages first, so photographs and screenshots take a label in the same sequence as everything else.
What goes wrongThe closing file is a dozen documents that belong together as one binder.
How ExhibitPrep handles itCombining produces one PDF in exhibit order, with an optional table of contents and clickable bookmarks; each contents entry lists the exhibit label, its title when you add one, and the page it starts on.
What goes wrongSurveys and plats are larger pages than the rest of the set.
How ExhibitPrep handles itSet the stamp size once for the set, make it readable without covering document content, and check mixed page sizes in the finished preview.
Essential tools for real estate exhibits
Stamp exhibits
29 templates, with labels in the convention your court uses — 50 states and federal
How it worksBatch stamping
Sequential labels across the whole set — 1, 2, 3 or A, B, C — from the starting value you choose
How it worksCombine with a table of contents
One PDF in exhibit order, with an optional table of contents and clickable bookmarks
How it worksGeorgia Exhibit Requirements at a Glance
| Plaintiff Exhibits | Sequential numbers, no letters (1, 2, 3...) |
| Defendant Exhibits | Same numeric sequence continues (4, 5, 6...) |
| Exchange Deadline | 10 days before trial (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26) |
| Primary Rule | O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26 |
| E-Filing System | eFileGA |
Common Real Estate Exhibits
Purchase Agreements
Contracts, addenda, counteroffers, and closing documents. For Georgia e-filing on eFileGA, confirm the current file-size cap (Not confirmed — check the filing portal) before uploading.
Title Documents
Deeds, title reports, title insurance policies
Property Surveys
Boundary surveys, plat maps, site plans
Inspection Reports
Home inspection, pest inspection, environmental reports
Disclosure Documents
Seller disclosures, HOA documents, CC&Rs
Appraisals
Property valuations, comparable sales data
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Georgia-Specific Considerations
- Georgia requires a licensed attorney to conduct residential and most commercial closings, so closing files typically include an attorney's certification of title alongside the deed and settlement statement
- Property disputes proceed under O.C.G.A. Title 44, and Georgia's use of security deeds — which pass title to the lender until the debt is satisfied — changes how foreclosure and title exhibits get framed
- GAR (Georgia Association of Realtors) contract forms are the de facto statewide standard, so most purchase agreement exhibits reference specific GAR form numbers and amendment schedules
- Confirm whether a seller disclosure statement applies to the transaction; disputes often turn on whether a disclosure exhibit exists at all rather than what it says
How to Prepare Your Exhibits
Gather Your Documents
Collect all documents relevant to your real estate case. This typically includes purchase agreements, title documents, property surveys, and other supporting evidence.
Convert to PDF
Convert all documents to PDF format. Georgia courts require electronic exhibits to be filed via eFileGA. Scan paper documents at 300 DPI.
Apply Exhibit Labels
Use ExhibitPrep to add exhibit stamps for Georgia filing review. Plaintiffs commonly use Sequential numbers, no letters (1, 2, 3...), while defendants commonly use Same numeric sequence continues (4, 5, 6...); verify the governing rules.
Exchange with Opposing Counsel
Exchange your exhibit list and copies with opposing counsel 10 days before trial (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26) per O.C.G.A. § 9-11-26.
Save Hours on Exhibit Preparation
ExhibitPrep stamps all your real estate exhibits in minutes, not hours. Upload your documents, select the correct Georgia template, and download court-ready exhibits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a Georgia real estate closing file look different from other states?
Georgia practice generally has attorneys handle real estate closings, so closing exhibit files often include a title certification alongside the deed and settlement statement. States that allow escrow-only closings don't generate that extra exhibit, which matters if you're comparing exhibit checklists across jurisdictions.
Are Georgia's exhibit numbers different for plaintiffs and defendants in a real estate dispute?
No — Georgia assigns one continuous numeric sequence to every exhibit under Uniform Superior Court Rule 7.2, regardless of which party offers it. A title dispute with a dozen deeds and surveys from both sides gets numbered straight through (1, 2, 3...) rather than split into separate plaintiff and defendant series.
What disclosure exhibit issues come up most in Georgia property litigation?
Whether a seller disclosure exhibit exists can matter in a real estate dispute, so confirm what disclosures were exchanged in your transaction. When no disclosure was provided, buyers typically rely on inspection reports and any recorded communications instead.
What e-filing limit applies to title and survey exhibits in Georgia?
Georgia publishes no confirmed statewide per-document upload cap for PeachCourt or eFileGA, so read the limit your county portal displays before filing. Scanned surveys and multi-page title reports run large either way, so split them into individual PDFs rather than filing one combined package.
Do GAR contract forms show up as exhibits in most Georgia real estate cases?
Yes. Georgia Association of Realtors forms are the de facto statewide standard for purchase agreements, so most contract exhibits reference specific GAR form numbers and amendment schedules. Attorneys unfamiliar with GAR's numbering should request the full amendment history, since disputes often hinge on which version of a form governed at closing.
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