Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Coffee, AL
Coffee (population 53,465) records real-property documents through the Coffee County Probate Court (Judge Jodee R. Thompson). 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.
Coffee recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Coffee County Probate Court (Judge Jodee R. Thompson)
- Recording fee
- $26.00 filing/recording fee (per third-party sources; confirm against official fee schedule PDF) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name beyond 2 grantors/grantees; deed tax $0.50 per $500 of value, $0.50 minimum)
- Mailing address
- Coffee County Probate Court, P.O. Box 311247, Enterprise, AL 36331-1247 (Elba office: 230 R Court Street / P.O. Box 411, Elba, AL 36323)
- Phone
- Enterprise (334) 347-2688; Elba (334) 897-2211
- Checks payable to
- Coffee County Probate Judge (unverified)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Alabama RT-1 Real Estate Sales Validation Form required for deeds, signed by grantor/grantee/owner/agent, showing purchase price/actual value/assessor market value
Can you e-record in Coffee?
Yes. Coffee accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Coffee, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Coffee 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, ePN, or by mail to Coffee County Probate Court (Judge Jodee R. Thompson) at Coffee County Probate Court, P.O. Box 311247, Enterprise, AL 36331-1247 (Elba office: 230 R Court Street / P.O. Box 411, Elba, AL 36323).
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 filing/recording fee (per third-party sources; confirm against official fee schedule PDF) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name beyond 2 grantors/grantees; deed tax $0.50 per $500 of value, $0.50 minimum)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Coffee
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 Coffee 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.
Coffee recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Coffee?
The Coffee County Probate Court (Judge Jodee R. Thompson) charges $26.00 filing/recording fee (per third-party sources; confirm against official fee schedule PDF) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name beyond 2 grantors/grantees; deed tax $0.50 per $500 of value, $0.50 minimum), with checks payable to Coffee County Probate Judge (unverified). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Coffee?
Yes. Coffee accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Coffee?
Mail recordings to Coffee County Probate Court (Judge Jodee R. Thompson): Coffee County Probate Court, P.O. Box 311247, Enterprise, AL 36331-1247 (Elba office: 230 R Court Street / P.O. Box 411, Elba, AL 36323) (Enterprise (334) 347-2688; Elba (334) 897-2211).
How can Jurably help with recording in Coffee?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Coffee 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 Coffee recorder in person.
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Under contract in Coffee? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.