Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Jefferson, AL
Jefferson (population 674,721) records real-property documents through the Probate Court of Jefferson County — Recording/Land Records Division (Birmingham & Bessemer Divisions). 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.
Jefferson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Probate Court of Jefferson County — Recording/Land Records Division (Birmingham & Bessemer Divisions)
- Recording fee
- $16.00 first page first / $3.00/additional page add'l (+Deed tax $0.50/$500 or fraction; mortgage tax $0.15/$100; $1.00 'No Tax Collected' stamp; $1.00 per additional grantor/grantee beyond 2)
- Mailing address
- Jefferson County Courthouse, Recording Division, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
- Phone
- (205) 325-5203
- Checks payable to
- unverified — likely Jefferson County Probate Court/Judge of Probate
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: unverified — not explicitly published; check FAQ page
Can you e-record in Jefferson?
Yes. Jefferson 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 Jefferson, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Jefferson 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 Probate Court of Jefferson County — Recording/Land Records Division (Birmingham & Bessemer Divisions) at Jefferson County Courthouse, Recording Division, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203.
- Pay the recording fee ($16.00 first page first / $3.00/additional page add'l (+Deed tax $0.50/$500 or fraction; mortgage tax $0.15/$100; $1.00 'No Tax Collected' stamp; $1.00 per additional grantor/grantee beyond 2)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Jefferson standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Jefferson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jefferson?
The Probate Court of Jefferson County — Recording/Land Records Division (Birmingham & Bessemer Divisions) charges $16.00 first page first / $3.00/additional page add'l (+Deed tax $0.50/$500 or fraction; mortgage tax $0.15/$100; $1.00 'No Tax Collected' stamp; $1.00 per additional grantor/grantee beyond 2), with checks payable to unverified — likely Jefferson County Probate Court/Judge of Probate. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jefferson?
Yes. Jefferson 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 Jefferson?
Mail recordings to Probate Court of Jefferson County — Recording/Land Records Division (Birmingham & Bessemer Divisions): Jefferson County Courthouse, Recording Division, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203 ((205) 325-5203).
Can Jurably record my document in Jefferson for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Jefferson recorder in person.
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