Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lauderdale, AL
Lauderdale (population 93,564) records real-property documents through the Probate Court, Recording Department, Lauderdale 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.
Lauderdale recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Probate Court, Recording Department, Lauderdale County
- Recording fee
- $16.00 first page first / $3.00/additional page add'l (+Additional $5.00 fee if document exceeds 10 pages)
- Mailing address
- Lauderdale County Probate Court, Recording Department, 200 South Court Street, Florence, AL 35630
- Phone
- (256) 760-5800
- Checks payable to
- unverified — likely Lauderdale County Probate Judge
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified — not confirmed on official site
Can you e-record in Lauderdale?
Yes. Lauderdale accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lauderdale, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Lauderdale 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, or by mail to Probate Court, Recording Department, Lauderdale County at Lauderdale County Probate Court, Recording Department, 200 South Court Street, Florence, AL 35630.
- Pay the recording fee ($16.00 first page first / $3.00/additional page add'l (+Additional $5.00 fee if document exceeds 10 pages)).
- 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 Lauderdale 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.
Lauderdale recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lauderdale?
The Probate Court, Recording Department, Lauderdale County charges $16.00 first page first / $3.00/additional page add'l (+Additional $5.00 fee if document exceeds 10 pages), with checks payable to unverified — likely Lauderdale County Probate Judge. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lauderdale?
Yes. Lauderdale accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Lauderdale?
Mail recordings to Probate Court, Recording Department, Lauderdale County: Lauderdale County Probate Court, Recording Department, 200 South Court Street, Florence, AL 35630 ((256) 760-5800).
Can Jurably record my document in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.