Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Hale, AL
Hale (population 14,785) records real-property documents through the Hale 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.
Hale recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hale County Judge of Probate
- Recording fee
- $11.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page; extra indexes/references $3.00 each add'l (+deed transfer tax $0.50/$500; mortgage transfer tax $0.15/$100; copies $1/page ($3 first page + $1/page if certified/emailed/faxed))
- Mailing address
- Hale County Judge of Probate, 1001 Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744
- Phone
- 334-624-8740 (fax 334-624-1715)
- Checks payable to
- Hale County Judge of Probate
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Hale?
Hale records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Hale, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Hale 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 by mail to Hale County Judge of Probate at Hale County Judge of Probate, 1001 Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744.
- Pay the recording fee ($11.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page; extra indexes/references $3.00 each add'l (+deed transfer tax $0.50/$500; mortgage transfer tax $0.15/$100; copies $1/page ($3 first page + $1/page if certified/emailed/faxed))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Hale
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 Hale 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Hale recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hale?
The Hale County Judge of Probate charges $11.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page; extra indexes/references $3.00 each add'l (+deed transfer tax $0.50/$500; mortgage transfer tax $0.15/$100; copies $1/page ($3 first page + $1/page if certified/emailed/faxed)), with checks payable to Hale County Judge of Probate. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hale?
Hale records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Hale?
Mail recordings to Hale County Judge of Probate: Hale County Judge of Probate, 1001 Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744 (334-624-8740 (fax 334-624-1715)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hale?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hale 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 Hale recorder in person.
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Under contract in Hale? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.