Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lee, AL
Lee (population 174,241) records real-property documents through the Judge of Probate — Lee County, Recording Office. 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.
Lee recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Judge of Probate — Lee County, Recording Office
- Recording fee
- $5.00 index fee first / $3.00/page add'l (+Deed tax $0.50/$500 (or $1.00/$1000) rounded to nearest $500; $1.00 'no-tax' fee on tax-exempt deeds)
- Mailing address
- Lee County Probate Judge, 215 South 9th Street, Opelika, AL 36801
- Phone
- 334-737-3670
- Checks payable to
- unverified — likely Lee County Judge of Probate
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: unverified — not confirmed on official site
Can you e-record in Lee?
Yes. Lee 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 Lee, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Lee 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 — Lee County, Recording Office at Lee County Probate Judge, 215 South 9th Street, Opelika, AL 36801.
- Pay the recording fee ($5.00 index fee first / $3.00/page add'l (+Deed tax $0.50/$500 (or $1.00/$1000) rounded to nearest $500; $1.00 'no-tax' fee on tax-exempt deeds)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lee
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 Lee 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.
Lee recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lee?
The Judge of Probate — Lee County, Recording Office charges $5.00 index fee first / $3.00/page add'l (+Deed tax $0.50/$500 (or $1.00/$1000) rounded to nearest $500; $1.00 'no-tax' fee on tax-exempt deeds), with checks payable to unverified — likely Lee County Judge of Probate. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lee?
Yes. Lee 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 Lee?
Mail recordings to Judge of Probate — Lee County, Recording Office: Lee County Probate Judge, 215 South 9th Street, Opelika, AL 36801 (334-737-3670).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lee?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lee 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 Lee recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lee? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.