Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clarke, AL
Clarke (population 23,087) records real-property documents through the Clarke County Probate Court. 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.
Clarke recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clarke County Probate Court
- Recording fee
- $6.00 (first page) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per extra indexed name beyond 2 grantors/grantees; certified copies $3.00 + $1.00/page; deed tax minimum $500 or $0.50 per $1,000 of value; mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 of indebtedness (round up to nearest $100))
- Mailing address
- Clarke County Probate Court, P.O. Box 10, 114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451
- Phone
- 251-275-3251 (fax 251-275-8427)
- Checks payable to
- Clarke County Probate Court (confirm exact payee line with office)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Alabama RT-1 Real Estate Sales Validation Form required for deeds (grantor/grantee names, mailing addresses, property address, purchase price/value) - required even for tax-exempt recordings
Can you e-record in Clarke?
Yes. Clarke accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Clarke, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Clarke 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, CSC, or by mail to Clarke County Probate Court at Clarke County Probate Court, P.O. Box 10, 114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451.
- Pay the recording fee ($6.00 (first page) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per extra indexed name beyond 2 grantors/grantees; certified copies $3.00 + $1.00/page; deed tax minimum $500 or $0.50 per $1,000 of value; mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 of indebtedness (round up to nearest $100))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clarke
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 Clarke 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.
Clarke recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clarke?
The Clarke County Probate Court charges $6.00 (first page) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per extra indexed name beyond 2 grantors/grantees; certified copies $3.00 + $1.00/page; deed tax minimum $500 or $0.50 per $1,000 of value; mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 of indebtedness (round up to nearest $100)), with checks payable to Clarke County Probate Court (confirm exact payee line with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clarke?
Yes. Clarke accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Clarke?
Mail recordings to Clarke County Probate Court: Clarke County Probate Court, P.O. Box 10, 114 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451 (251-275-3251 (fax 251-275-8427)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clarke?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clarke 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 Clarke 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.