Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Jackson, AL
Jackson (population 52,579) records real-property documents through the Judge of Probate — Probate Office, Jackson 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.
Jackson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Judge of Probate — Probate Office, Jackson County
- Recording fee
- $10.00 first page first / $3.00/additional page add'l (+No charge for first 2 grantor names and first 2 grantee names, then $1.00/additional name; deed transfer tax $0.50/$500; mortgage tax $0.15/$100)
- Mailing address
- Jackson County Probate Office, 205 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro, AL 35768 (PO Box 128, Scottsboro, AL 35768)
- Phone
- 256-574-9290
- Checks payable to
- unverified — likely Jackson County Judge of Probate
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: unverified — not confirmed on official site
Can you e-record in Jackson?
Yes. Jackson 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 Jackson, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Jackson 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 Judge of Probate — Probate Office, Jackson County at Jackson County Probate Office, 205 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro, AL 35768 (PO Box 128, Scottsboro, AL 35768).
- Pay the recording fee ($10.00 first page first / $3.00/additional page add'l (+No charge for first 2 grantor names and first 2 grantee names, then $1.00/additional name; deed transfer tax $0.50/$500; mortgage tax $0.15/$100)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jackson
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 Jackson 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.
Jackson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jackson?
The Judge of Probate — Probate Office, Jackson County charges $10.00 first page first / $3.00/additional page add'l (+No charge for first 2 grantor names and first 2 grantee names, then $1.00/additional name; deed transfer tax $0.50/$500; mortgage tax $0.15/$100), with checks payable to unverified — likely Jackson County Judge of Probate. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jackson?
Yes. Jackson 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 Jackson?
Mail recordings to Judge of Probate — Probate Office, Jackson County: Jackson County Probate Office, 205 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro, AL 35768 (PO Box 128, Scottsboro, AL 35768) (256-574-9290).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jackson?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jackson 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 Jackson 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.