Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Dale, AL
Dale (population 49,326) records real-property documents through the Dale County Probate Office (Judge of Probate). 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.
Dale recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dale County Probate Office (Judge of Probate)
- Recording fee
- $13.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page; $1.00 per additional name beyond first two add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500; mortgage tax $0.15 per $100; copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00/document)
- Mailing address
- 100 Court Square / PO Box 580, Ozark, AL 36361 (physical: 100 Court Square, Ozark, AL 36360)
- Phone
- 334-774-2754
- Checks payable to
- Dale County Judge of Probate (typical AL convention)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: not confirmed
Can you e-record in Dale?
Dale records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Dale, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Dale 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 by mail to Dale County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) at 100 Court Square / PO Box 580, Ozark, AL 36361 (physical: 100 Court Square, Ozark, AL 36360).
- Pay the recording fee ($13.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page; $1.00 per additional name beyond first two add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500; mortgage tax $0.15 per $100; copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Dale
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 Dale 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Dale recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dale?
The Dale County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) charges $13.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page; $1.00 per additional name beyond first two add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500; mortgage tax $0.15 per $100; copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00/document), with checks payable to Dale County Judge of Probate (typical AL convention). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dale?
Dale records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Dale?
Mail recordings to Dale County Probate Office (Judge of Probate): 100 Court Square / PO Box 580, Ozark, AL 36361 (physical: 100 Court Square, Ozark, AL 36360) (334-774-2754).
How can Jurably help with recording in Dale?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Dale 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 Dale recorder in person.
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Under contract in Dale? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.