Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lowndes, AL
Lowndes (population 10,311) records real-property documents through the Lowndes County Probate Office (Judge of Probate). 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.
Lowndes recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lowndes County Probate Office (Judge of Probate)
- Recording fee
- $9.50 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+No charge for up to 2 grantors and 2 grantees; $1.00 per additional name; deed tax $0.50 per $500 (or $1.00 per $1,000) of value)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 5, Hayneville, AL 36040 (physical: 1 South Washington St, Hayneville, AL 36040)
- Phone
- 334-548-2365 (also 334-548-2843)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No cover sheet found; Real Estate Sales Validation (RT-1) Form required with deeds per Alabama law
Can you e-record in Lowndes?
Lowndes records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Lowndes, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Lowndes 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 by mail to Lowndes County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) at PO Box 5, Hayneville, AL 36040 (physical: 1 South Washington St, Hayneville, AL 36040).
- Pay the recording fee ($9.50 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+No charge for up to 2 grantors and 2 grantees; $1.00 per additional name; deed tax $0.50 per $500 (or $1.00 per $1,000) of value)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lowndes
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 Lowndes 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Lowndes recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lowndes?
The Lowndes County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) charges $9.50 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+No charge for up to 2 grantors and 2 grantees; $1.00 per additional name; deed tax $0.50 per $500 (or $1.00 per $1,000) of value). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lowndes?
Lowndes records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Lowndes?
Mail recordings to Lowndes County Probate Office (Judge of Probate): PO Box 5, Hayneville, AL 36040 (physical: 1 South Washington St, Hayneville, AL 36040) (334-548-2365 (also 334-548-2843)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lowndes?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lowndes 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 Lowndes recorder in person.
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