Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Houston, AL
Houston (population 107,202) records real-property documents through the Judge of Probate — Recording Office, Houston County. 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.
Houston recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Judge of Probate — Recording Office, Houston County
- Recording fee
- $3.00/page plus $13.00 filing fee ($8 clocking + $3 preservation + $2 filing) first / $3.00/page add'l (+Deed transfer tax $0.50/$500; mortgage tax $0.15/$100; $1.00 per name over 2 grantors/grantees)
- Mailing address
- Houston County Probate Office, Houston County Administration Building, 462 N. Oates St., 5th Floor, Dothan, AL 36303
- Phone
- 334-677-4723
- Checks payable to
- unverified — likely Houston County Probate Judge/Judge of Probate
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet form found, but a blank 3x3 inch space must be left in the top right corner of page 1 for the recorder's stamp
Can you e-record in Houston?
Yes. Houston 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 Houston, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Houston 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 Judge of Probate — Recording Office, Houston County at Houston County Probate Office, Houston County Administration Building, 462 N. Oates St., 5th Floor, Dothan, AL 36303.
- Pay the recording fee ($3.00/page plus $13.00 filing fee ($8 clocking + $3 preservation + $2 filing) first / $3.00/page add'l (+Deed transfer tax $0.50/$500; mortgage tax $0.15/$100; $1.00 per name over 2 grantors/grantees)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Houston
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 Houston 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.
Houston recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Houston?
The Judge of Probate — Recording Office, Houston County charges $3.00/page plus $13.00 filing fee ($8 clocking + $3 preservation + $2 filing) first / $3.00/page add'l (+Deed transfer tax $0.50/$500; mortgage tax $0.15/$100; $1.00 per name over 2 grantors/grantees), with checks payable to unverified — likely Houston County Probate Judge/Judge of Probate. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Houston?
Yes. Houston 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 Houston?
Mail recordings to Judge of Probate — Recording Office, Houston County: Houston County Probate Office, Houston County Administration Building, 462 N. Oates St., 5th Floor, Dothan, AL 36303 (334-677-4723).
How can Jurably help with recording in Houston?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Houston 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 Houston recorder in person.
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Under contract in Houston? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.