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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Madison 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Madison 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 Madison recorder in person.
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