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Recording a Deed or Document in Fayette, AL
Fayette (population 16,321) records real-property documents through the Fayette County Judge of Probate (K. Michael Freeman). 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.
Fayette recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fayette County Judge of Probate (K. Michael Freeman)
- Recording fee
- unverified (standard AL schedule typically $11-$14 first page) first / unverified (typically $3.00/page) add'l (+unverified; likely $1.00 per additional name over 2 grantors/2 grantees; deed tax $0.50/$500 statewide standard)
- Mailing address
- Fayette County Judge of Probate, P.O. Box 670, Fayette, AL 35555 (physical: 113 Temple Ave N, Fayette, AL 35555)
- Phone
- (205) 932-4519
- Checks payable to
- Fayette County Judge of Probate
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Can you e-record in Fayette?
Yes. Fayette accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Fayette, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Fayette 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, or by mail to Fayette County Judge of Probate (K. Michael Freeman) at Fayette County Judge of Probate, P.O. Box 670, Fayette, AL 35555 (physical: 113 Temple Ave N, Fayette, AL 35555).
- Pay the recording fee (unverified (standard AL schedule typically $11-$14 first page) first / unverified (typically $3.00/page) add'l (+unverified; likely $1.00 per additional name over 2 grantors/2 grantees; deed tax $0.50/$500 statewide standard)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Fayette
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 Fayette 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.
Fayette recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fayette?
The Fayette County Judge of Probate (K. Michael Freeman) charges unverified (standard AL schedule typically $11-$14 first page) first / unverified (typically $3.00/page) add'l (+unverified; likely $1.00 per additional name over 2 grantors/2 grantees; deed tax $0.50/$500 statewide standard), with checks payable to Fayette County Judge of Probate. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fayette?
Yes. Fayette accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Fayette?
Mail recordings to Fayette County Judge of Probate (K. Michael Freeman): Fayette County Judge of Probate, P.O. Box 670, Fayette, AL 35555 (physical: 113 Temple Ave N, Fayette, AL 35555) ((205) 932-4519).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fayette?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fayette 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 Fayette recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.