Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lawrence, AL
Lawrence (population 33,073) records real-property documents through the Judge of Probate — Lawrence 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.
Lawrence recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Judge of Probate — Lawrence County
- Recording fee
- Statutory recording fee $2.00 per real-property instrument (Code of Ala. §45-40-83.20) plus standard per-page/tax charges — confirm current schedule with office first / unverified exact per-page amount beyond statutory base fee; contact office add'l (+Deed/mortgage transfer taxes per state schedule (typically $0.50/$500 deed, $0.15/$100 mortgage) — not separately confirmed for this county)
- Mailing address
- Lawrence County Judge of Probate, 750 Main Street, Moulton, AL 35650-1553
- Phone
- (256) 974-0663 (office); (256) 974-2439 (fees/copies)
- Checks payable to
- unverified — likely Lawrence County Judge of Probate
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: unverified — not confirmed on official site
Can you e-record in Lawrence?
Yes. Lawrence 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 Lawrence, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Lawrence 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 — Lawrence County at Lawrence County Judge of Probate, 750 Main Street, Moulton, AL 35650-1553.
- Pay the recording fee (Statutory recording fee $2.00 per real-property instrument (Code of Ala. §45-40-83.20) plus standard per-page/tax charges — confirm current schedule with office first / unverified exact per-page amount beyond statutory base fee; contact office add'l (+Deed/mortgage transfer taxes per state schedule (typically $0.50/$500 deed, $0.15/$100 mortgage) — not separately confirmed for this county)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lawrence
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 Lawrence 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.
Lawrence recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lawrence?
The Judge of Probate — Lawrence County charges Statutory recording fee $2.00 per real-property instrument (Code of Ala. §45-40-83.20) plus standard per-page/tax charges — confirm current schedule with office first / unverified exact per-page amount beyond statutory base fee; contact office add'l (+Deed/mortgage transfer taxes per state schedule (typically $0.50/$500 deed, $0.15/$100 mortgage) — not separately confirmed for this county), with checks payable to unverified — likely Lawrence County Judge of Probate. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lawrence?
Yes. Lawrence 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 Lawrence?
Mail recordings to Judge of Probate — Lawrence County: Lawrence County Judge of Probate, 750 Main Street, Moulton, AL 35650-1553 ((256) 974-0663 (office); (256) 974-2439 (fees/copies)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lawrence?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lawrence 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 Lawrence recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lawrence? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.