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Georgia Posting Laws: How to Post Land
Georgia's trespass law turns on notice from the owner, not on a specific kind of sign. In the sections we read there is no sign size, wording, spacing, or paint rule. What matters is whether someone was told to stay out, before entering or after being told to leave. This guide covers what that means for you.
What the law asks for on signs
O.C.G.A. 16-7-21(b) says trespass turns on notice from the owner or rightful occupant, given orally or in writing. A sign is one form of written notice, but the law does not define a standard sign. No owner-name rule or letter height appears in the sections we read, and posted is not defined.
Hunting land and permission
Section 27-3-1(a) says hunting or entering another's land for wildlife requires permission from the owner or lessee whether or not the land is posted. A missing sign is not permission.
Under 27-3-1(b), if land is posted and the owner or lessee has told a law enforcement agency that permission must be in writing, hunters must carry written permission. Because posted is not defined, read the statute for the details.
Placement and practical tips
Since Georgia sets no spacing number, put signs where people enter: gates, logging roads, field corners and trails. A few well-placed signs beat many scattered ones. Check them after storms and keep dated photos of each sign for your records.
Questions about posting land in Georgia
Does Georgia require signs to be posted for trespass?
Georgia's trespass section turns on notice from the owner or rightful occupant, before entry or after being told to leave, oral or written. It does not set a sign standard. Read O.C.G.A. 16-7-21 for the full text.
Do hunters need permission on unposted land in Georgia?
Yes. Section 27-3-1(a) requires permission from the owner or lessee to hunt or enter another's land for wildlife, whether or not it is posted. We used FindLaw copies, so read the legislature's current text too.
What does posted mean in Georgia?
The sections we read do not define posted. Section 27-3-1(b) says that if land is posted and the owner or lessee has told a law enforcement agency permission must be in writing, hunters must carry written permission.
This guide explains the law in plain words; it is not legal advice. We read the statute text on 2026-10-24. Laws change: check the current text here or ask your county or state wildlife agency.