Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in DeKalb, AL
DeKalb (population 71,608) records real-property documents through the DeKalb County Probate Judge - Recording Office. 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.
DeKalb recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- DeKalb County Probate Judge - Recording Office
- Recording fee
- $13.50 first page first / $5.50 each additional page; $1.00 per additional name beyond 2 add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500; mortgage tax $0.15 per $100; special indexing $4.00/document; certified copies $4.00/document)
- Mailing address
- DeKalb County Courthouse, 300 Grand Avenue SW, Suite 100, Fort Payne, AL 35967
- Phone
- 256-845-8510 / 256-845-8513
- Checks payable to
- DeKalb County Judge of Probate (typical AL convention)
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Real Estate Sales Validation Form required per Alabama Code
Can you e-record in DeKalb?
Yes. DeKalb accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in DeKalb, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets DeKalb 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 CSC, or by mail to DeKalb County Probate Judge - Recording Office at DeKalb County Courthouse, 300 Grand Avenue SW, Suite 100, Fort Payne, AL 35967.
- Pay the recording fee ($13.50 first page first / $5.50 each additional page; $1.00 per additional name beyond 2 add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500; mortgage tax $0.15 per $100; special indexing $4.00/document; certified copies $4.00/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to DeKalb standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
DeKalb recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in DeKalb?
The DeKalb County Probate Judge - Recording Office charges $13.50 first page first / $5.50 each additional page; $1.00 per additional name beyond 2 add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500; mortgage tax $0.15 per $100; special indexing $4.00/document; certified copies $4.00/document), with checks payable to DeKalb 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 DeKalb?
Yes. DeKalb accepts electronic recording through 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 DeKalb?
Mail recordings to DeKalb County Probate Judge - Recording Office: DeKalb County Courthouse, 300 Grand Avenue SW, Suite 100, Fort Payne, AL 35967 (256-845-8510 / 256-845-8513).
Can Jurably record my document in DeKalb for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the DeKalb recorder in person.
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