Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Mobile, AL
Mobile (population 414,809) records real-property documents through the Mobile County Probate Court, Recording/Document Recording Division. 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.
Mobile recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mobile County Probate Court, Recording/Document Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $2.50 per page first / $2.50 per page (plus additional $2.50 blank page if insufficient space for 2.5"x2.5" recording stamp) add'l (+Recordation stamp $1.00 per instrument; Special Recording Fee $2.00 per instrument; Mobile County Special Tax $10.00 on all taxable documents; deed tax $0.50 per $500 (rounded up) of value)
- Mailing address
- Mobile County Government Center Annex, 151 Government Street (1st floor), Mobile, AL 36644
- Phone
- 251-574-6040 (general); 251-574-6043 (Recording Supervisor)
- Checks payable to
- Mobile County Probate Court / Judge of Probate (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Can you e-record in Mobile?
Yes. Mobile accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Mobile, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Mobile 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, CSC, ePN, or by mail to Mobile County Probate Court, Recording/Document Recording Division at Mobile County Government Center Annex, 151 Government Street (1st floor), Mobile, AL 36644.
- Pay the recording fee ($2.50 per page first / $2.50 per page (plus additional $2.50 blank page if insufficient space for 2.5"x2.5" recording stamp) add'l (+Recordation stamp $1.00 per instrument; Special Recording Fee $2.00 per instrument; Mobile County Special Tax $10.00 on all taxable documents; deed tax $0.50 per $500 (rounded up) of value)).
- 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 Mobile 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.
Mobile recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mobile?
The Mobile County Probate Court, Recording/Document Recording Division charges $2.50 per page first / $2.50 per page (plus additional $2.50 blank page if insufficient space for 2.5"x2.5" recording stamp) add'l (+Recordation stamp $1.00 per instrument; Special Recording Fee $2.00 per instrument; Mobile County Special Tax $10.00 on all taxable documents; deed tax $0.50 per $500 (rounded up) of value), with checks payable to Mobile County Probate Court / Judge of Probate (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mobile?
Yes. Mobile accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Mobile?
Mail recordings to Mobile County Probate Court, Recording/Document Recording Division: Mobile County Government Center Annex, 151 Government Street (1st floor), Mobile, AL 36644 (251-574-6040 (general); 251-574-6043 (Recording Supervisor)).
Can Jurably record my document in Mobile 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 Mobile recorder in person.
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