Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Covington, AL
Covington (population 37,570) records real-property documents through the Covington County Probate Office - Recording Division. 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.
Covington recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Covington County Probate Office - Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $8.50 first page first / $3.00 each additional page; $1.00 per additional name beyond 2 add'l (+Deed tax $1.00 per $1,000 of value; mortgage tax $1.50 per $1,000 of indebtedness; Real Estate Sales Validation Form required)
- Mailing address
- Covington County Courthouse, 1 Court Square (1E Court Sq) / PO Box 789, Andalusia, AL 36420
- Phone
- 334-428-2518 / 334-428-2519 (also listed 334-428-2510)
- Checks payable to
- Covington County Probate Judge (typical AL convention)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Real Estate Sales Validation Form required for deeds; no separate cover sheet confirmed
Can you e-record in Covington?
Yes. Covington 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 Covington, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Covington 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 Covington County Probate Office - Recording Division at Covington County Courthouse, 1 Court Square (1E Court Sq) / PO Box 789, Andalusia, AL 36420.
- Pay the recording fee ($8.50 first page first / $3.00 each additional page; $1.00 per additional name beyond 2 add'l (+Deed tax $1.00 per $1,000 of value; mortgage tax $1.50 per $1,000 of indebtedness; Real Estate Sales Validation Form required)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Covington
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 Covington 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.
Covington recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Covington?
The Covington County Probate Office - Recording Division charges $8.50 first page first / $3.00 each additional page; $1.00 per additional name beyond 2 add'l (+Deed tax $1.00 per $1,000 of value; mortgage tax $1.50 per $1,000 of indebtedness; Real Estate Sales Validation Form required), with checks payable to Covington County Probate Judge (typical AL convention). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Covington?
Yes. Covington 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 Covington?
Mail recordings to Covington County Probate Office - Recording Division: Covington County Courthouse, 1 Court Square (1E Court Sq) / PO Box 789, Andalusia, AL 36420 (334-428-2518 / 334-428-2519 (also listed 334-428-2510)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Covington?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Covington 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 Covington recorder in person.
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