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.
How Jurably helps in DeKalb
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 DeKalb 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in DeKalb?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in DeKalb 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 DeKalb recorder in person.
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