Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Monroe, AL
Monroe (population 19,772) records real-property documents through the Monroe 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.
Monroe recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Monroe County Probate Office (Judge of Probate)
- Recording fee
- $3.00 per page first / $3.00 per page add'l (+Filing fee $1.00; $1.00 per extra name over 2; special recording fee $5.00 and special transaction fee $3.00; deed tax $1.00 per $1,000 (or $0.50 per $500); mortgage tax $0.15 per $100; mineral deed tax $0.15 per net acre)
- Mailing address
- 65 N Alabama Ave / PO Box 665, Monroeville, AL 36460/36461
- Phone
- (251) 743-4107
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Monroe?
Monroe 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 Monroe, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Monroe 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 Monroe County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) at 65 N Alabama Ave / PO Box 665, Monroeville, AL 36460/36461.
- Pay the recording fee ($3.00 per page first / $3.00 per page add'l (+Filing fee $1.00; $1.00 per extra name over 2; special recording fee $5.00 and special transaction fee $3.00; deed tax $1.00 per $1,000 (or $0.50 per $500); mortgage tax $0.15 per $100; mineral deed tax $0.15 per net acre)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Monroe
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 Monroe 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.
Monroe recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Monroe?
The Monroe County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) charges $3.00 per page first / $3.00 per page add'l (+Filing fee $1.00; $1.00 per extra name over 2; special recording fee $5.00 and special transaction fee $3.00; deed tax $1.00 per $1,000 (or $0.50 per $500); mortgage tax $0.15 per $100; mineral deed tax $0.15 per net acre). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Monroe?
Monroe 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 Monroe?
Mail recordings to Monroe County Probate Office (Judge of Probate): 65 N Alabama Ave / PO Box 665, Monroeville, AL 36460/36461 ((251) 743-4107).
How can Jurably help with recording in Monroe?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Monroe 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 Monroe recorder in person.
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Under contract in Monroe? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.