Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Geneva, AL
Geneva (population 26,659) records real-property documents through the Geneva County 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.
Geneva recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Geneva County Judge of Probate
- Recording fee
- $14.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page add'l (+$1.00 per cross-reference (Book/Page); $1.00 per additional name index after 4; deed tax $1.00 per $1,000)
- Mailing address
- Geneva County Judge of Probate, 200 N. Commerce St., P.O. Box 430, Geneva, AL 36340
- Phone
- (334) 684-5640; Tag & Recording (334) 684-5723
- Checks payable to
- Geneva County Judge of Probate
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Can you e-record in Geneva?
Yes. Geneva accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Geneva, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Geneva 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, CSC, ePN, or by mail to Geneva County Judge of Probate at Geneva County Judge of Probate, 200 N. Commerce St., P.O. Box 430, Geneva, AL 36340.
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page add'l (+$1.00 per cross-reference (Book/Page); $1.00 per additional name index after 4; deed tax $1.00 per $1,000)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Geneva
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 Geneva 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.
Geneva recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Geneva?
The Geneva County Judge of Probate charges $14.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page add'l (+$1.00 per cross-reference (Book/Page); $1.00 per additional name index after 4; deed tax $1.00 per $1,000), with checks payable to Geneva County Judge of Probate. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Geneva?
Yes. Geneva accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Geneva?
Mail recordings to Geneva County Judge of Probate: Geneva County Judge of Probate, 200 N. Commerce St., P.O. Box 430, Geneva, AL 36340 ((334) 684-5640; Tag & Recording (334) 684-5723).
How can Jurably help with recording in Geneva?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Geneva 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 Geneva recorder in person.
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Under contract in Geneva? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.