Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Bullock, AL
Bullock (population 10,357) records real-property documents through the Bullock County Probate Office (Judge of Probate James Tatum). 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.
Bullock recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bullock County Probate Office (Judge of Probate James Tatum)
- Recording fee
- Special recording fee $10 per Code of Alabama Sec. 45-6-82.21, plus standard base probate recording fee (typical AL base ~$9-13/first page; exact combined first-page total not separately itemized in sources found) first / Not itemized in sources found; verify with office (typically $3.00 per additional page statewide norm) add'l (+Deed transfer/mortgage tax likely applies per state formula ($0.50/$500 deed; $0.15/$100 mortgage) - not separately confirmed for Bullock)
- Mailing address
- Bullock County Probate Office, 217 N Prairie St, Union Springs, AL 36089
- Phone
- 334-738-2250
- Checks payable to
- Judge of Probate (Bullock County)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not separately mandated; statewide AL formatting rule applies
Can you e-record in Bullock?
Yes. Bullock 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 Bullock, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Bullock 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 Bullock County Probate Office (Judge of Probate James Tatum) at Bullock County Probate Office, 217 N Prairie St, Union Springs, AL 36089.
- Pay the recording fee (Special recording fee $10 per Code of Alabama Sec. 45-6-82.21, plus standard base probate recording fee (typical AL base ~$9-13/first page; exact combined first-page total not separately itemized in sources found) first / Not itemized in sources found; verify with office (typically $3.00 per additional page statewide norm) add'l (+Deed transfer/mortgage tax likely applies per state formula ($0.50/$500 deed; $0.15/$100 mortgage) - not separately confirmed for Bullock)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Bullock
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 Bullock 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.
Bullock recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bullock?
The Bullock County Probate Office (Judge of Probate James Tatum) charges Special recording fee $10 per Code of Alabama Sec. 45-6-82.21, plus standard base probate recording fee (typical AL base ~$9-13/first page; exact combined first-page total not separately itemized in sources found) first / Not itemized in sources found; verify with office (typically $3.00 per additional page statewide norm) add'l (+Deed transfer/mortgage tax likely applies per state formula ($0.50/$500 deed; $0.15/$100 mortgage) - not separately confirmed for Bullock), with checks payable to Judge of Probate (Bullock County). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bullock?
Yes. Bullock 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 Bullock?
Mail recordings to Bullock County Probate Office (Judge of Probate James Tatum): Bullock County Probate Office, 217 N Prairie St, Union Springs, AL 36089 (334-738-2250).
How can Jurably help with recording in Bullock?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Bullock 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 Bullock recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.