Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Elmore, AL
Elmore (population 87,977) records real-property documents through the Elmore County Judge of Probate - Recording Department. 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.
Elmore recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Elmore County Judge of Probate - Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $18.00 first page (per general AL fee schedule) / deeds.com cites $4.00 for a one-page document first / $3.00 each additional page add'l (+Special recording fees of $1.00 and $3.00 per instrument (Code of Ala. §45-26-81.21, §45-26-81.22))
- Mailing address
- Elmore County Judge of Probate, Recording Department (Room 100), 100 E. Commerce St / PO Box 280, Wetumpka, AL 36092
- Phone
- 334-567-1140 ext. 5084
- Checks payable to
- Judge of Probate
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Alabama RT-1 form required for all deeds
Can you e-record in Elmore?
Yes. Elmore 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 Elmore, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Elmore 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 Elmore County Judge of Probate - Recording Department at Elmore County Judge of Probate, Recording Department (Room 100), 100 E. Commerce St / PO Box 280, Wetumpka, AL 36092.
- Pay the recording fee ($18.00 first page (per general AL fee schedule) / deeds.com cites $4.00 for a one-page document first / $3.00 each additional page add'l (+Special recording fees of $1.00 and $3.00 per instrument (Code of Ala. §45-26-81.21, §45-26-81.22))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Elmore
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 Elmore 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.
Elmore recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Elmore?
The Elmore County Judge of Probate - Recording Department charges $18.00 first page (per general AL fee schedule) / deeds.com cites $4.00 for a one-page document first / $3.00 each additional page add'l (+Special recording fees of $1.00 and $3.00 per instrument (Code of Ala. §45-26-81.21, §45-26-81.22)), with checks payable to Judge of Probate. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Elmore?
Yes. Elmore 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 Elmore?
Mail recordings to Elmore County Judge of Probate - Recording Department: Elmore County Judge of Probate, Recording Department (Room 100), 100 E. Commerce St / PO Box 280, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334-567-1140 ext. 5084).
How can Jurably help with recording in Elmore?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Elmore 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 Elmore recorder in person.
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