Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Cherokee, AL
Cherokee (population 24,971) records real-property documents through the Cherokee County Probate Office (Judge of Probate Tim Burgess). 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.
Cherokee recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cherokee County Probate Office (Judge of Probate Tim Burgess)
- Recording fee
- $13.00 first page (warranty deed) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Deed/mortgage tax per state formula ($0.50/$500 deed; $0.15/$100 mortgage) - not independently confirmed for Cherokee)
- Mailing address
- Cherokee County Probate Office, 260 Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 101, Centre, AL 35960 (also listed at 373 East Main Street, Suite 103, Centre, AL 35960)
- Phone
- 256-927-3668 (main); 256-927-3363 (recorder's office)
- Checks payable to
- Judge of Probate (Cherokee County)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not separately mandated; statewide AL formatting rule applies
Can you e-record in Cherokee?
Yes. Cherokee 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 Cherokee, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Probate Office (Judge of Probate Tim Burgess) at Cherokee County Probate Office, 260 Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 101, Centre, AL 35960 (also listed at 373 East Main Street, Suite 103, Centre, AL 35960).
- Pay the recording fee ($13.00 first page (warranty deed) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Deed/mortgage tax per state formula ($0.50/$500 deed; $0.15/$100 mortgage) - not independently confirmed for Cherokee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cherokee
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 Cherokee 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.
Cherokee recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cherokee?
The Cherokee County Probate Office (Judge of Probate Tim Burgess) charges $13.00 first page (warranty deed) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Deed/mortgage tax per state formula ($0.50/$500 deed; $0.15/$100 mortgage) - not independently confirmed for Cherokee), with checks payable to Judge of Probate (Cherokee County). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cherokee?
Yes. Cherokee 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 Cherokee?
Mail recordings to Cherokee County Probate Office (Judge of Probate Tim Burgess): Cherokee County Probate Office, 260 Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 101, Centre, AL 35960 (also listed at 373 East Main Street, Suite 103, Centre, AL 35960) (256-927-3668 (main); 256-927-3363 (recorder's office)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cherokee?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cherokee 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 Cherokee recorder in person.
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Under contract in Cherokee? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.