Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Blount, AL
Blount (population 59,134) records real-property documents through the Blount County Probate Office. 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.
Blount recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Blount County Probate Office
- Recording fee
- $8.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500 (rounded up); mineral rights documentary tax $0.15/acre, $1.00 minimum)
- Mailing address
- Blount County Courthouse, Probate Office, 220 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta, AL 35121
- Phone
- 205-973-0584
- Checks payable to
- Judge of Probate (Blount County)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not separately mandated; statewide AL formatting rule applies
Can you e-record in Blount?
Yes. Blount 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 Blount, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Blount 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 Blount County Probate Office at Blount County Courthouse, Probate Office, 220 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta, AL 35121.
- Pay the recording fee ($8.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500 (rounded up); mineral rights documentary tax $0.15/acre, $1.00 minimum)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Blount
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 Blount 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.
Blount recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Blount?
The Blount County Probate Office charges $8.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500 (rounded up); mineral rights documentary tax $0.15/acre, $1.00 minimum), with checks payable to Judge of Probate (Blount County). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Blount?
Yes. Blount 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 Blount?
Mail recordings to Blount County Probate Office: Blount County Courthouse, Probate Office, 220 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta, AL 35121 (205-973-0584).
How can Jurably help with recording in Blount?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Blount 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 Blount recorder in person.
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Under contract in Blount? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.