Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Madison, AL
Madison (population 388,153) records real-property documents through the Madison County Probate Judge (Recorded Documents/Records & Recording). 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.
Madison recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Madison County Probate Judge (Recorded Documents/Records & Recording)
- Recording fee
- $2.50 per page (general recording rate; no flat first-page rate published) first / $2.50 per page add'l (+Special recording fee $4.00 per instrument; RT-1 Real Estate Sales Validation Form required (additional $2.50 page fee); $1.00 per name over 2 grantors/grantees; deed tax $0.50 per $500 (or $1.00 per $1,000))
- Mailing address
- 100 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801 (Probate Judge main office also at 1918 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
- Phone
- 256-532-3330
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: RT-1 Real Estate Sales Validation form must accompany deeds unless data incorporated into the deed (required since 8/1/2012)
Can you e-record in Madison?
Yes. Madison 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 Madison, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Madison 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 Madison County Probate Judge (Recorded Documents/Records & Recording) at 100 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801 (Probate Judge main office also at 1918 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35801).
- Pay the recording fee ($2.50 per page (general recording rate; no flat first-page rate published) first / $2.50 per page add'l (+Special recording fee $4.00 per instrument; RT-1 Real Estate Sales Validation Form required (additional $2.50 page fee); $1.00 per name over 2 grantors/grantees; deed tax $0.50 per $500 (or $1.00 per $1,000))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Madison
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 Madison 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.
Madison recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Madison?
The Madison County Probate Judge (Recorded Documents/Records & Recording) charges $2.50 per page (general recording rate; no flat first-page rate published) first / $2.50 per page add'l (+Special recording fee $4.00 per instrument; RT-1 Real Estate Sales Validation Form required (additional $2.50 page fee); $1.00 per name over 2 grantors/grantees; deed tax $0.50 per $500 (or $1.00 per $1,000)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Madison?
Yes. Madison 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 Madison?
Mail recordings to Madison County Probate Judge (Recorded Documents/Records & Recording): 100 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801 (Probate Judge main office also at 1918 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35801) (256-532-3330).
How can Jurably help with recording in Madison?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Madison 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 Madison recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.