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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Monroe standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Monroe for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Monroe recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.