Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Barbour, AL
Barbour (population 25,223) records real-property documents through the Barbour County Probate Office (Judge of Probate Susan H. Shorter). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Barbour recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Barbour County Probate Office (Judge of Probate Susan H. Shorter)
- Recording fee
- $18.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name after first two grantors/grantees; deed transfer tax $1.00 per $1,000 assessed value; mortgage tax $0.15 per $100)
- Mailing address
- Barbour County Probate Office, 405 E Barbour Street, Eufaula, AL 36027 (also 1 Court Square, Room 201, Clayton, AL 36016)
- Phone
- 334-687-1530 (Eufaula); 334-775-8371 (Clayton)
- Checks payable to
- Judge of Probate (Barbour County)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandatory separate cover sheet found, but statewide AL formatting rule applies (see formatting_notes)
Can you e-record in Barbour?
Yes. Barbour accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Barbour, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Barbour formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Barbour County Probate Office (Judge of Probate Susan H. Shorter) at Barbour County Probate Office, 405 E Barbour Street, Eufaula, AL 36027 (also 1 Court Square, Room 201, Clayton, AL 36016).
- Pay the recording fee ($18.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name after first two grantors/grantees; deed transfer tax $1.00 per $1,000 assessed value; mortgage tax $0.15 per $100)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Barbour
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Barbour property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Barbour recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Barbour?
The Barbour County Probate Office (Judge of Probate Susan H. Shorter) charges $18.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name after first two grantors/grantees; deed transfer tax $1.00 per $1,000 assessed value; mortgage tax $0.15 per $100), with checks payable to Judge of Probate (Barbour County). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Barbour?
Yes. Barbour accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Barbour?
Mail recordings to Barbour County Probate Office (Judge of Probate Susan H. Shorter): Barbour County Probate Office, 405 E Barbour Street, Eufaula, AL 36027 (also 1 Court Square, Room 201, Clayton, AL 36016) (334-687-1530 (Eufaula); 334-775-8371 (Clayton)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Barbour?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Barbour to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Barbour recorder in person.
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