Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Montgomery, AL
Montgomery (population 228,954) records real-property documents through the Montgomery County Probate Court (Judge of Probate) - Records & 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.
Montgomery recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Montgomery County Probate Court (Judge of Probate) - Records & Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $8.50 (includes $5 indexing + $1 certification + $2.50/page, up to 2 grantor/2 grantee names) plus deed tax $0.50/$500 value first / $2.50 per additional page; $1 per additional name or book/page reference add'l (+Mortgage recording add $0.15/$100 (mortgage tax); Real Estate Sales Validation Form required if no stated purchase price)
- Mailing address
- 101 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 (Courthouse Annex III); PO addressed to Judge of Probate, Montgomery County
- Phone
- (334) 832-1244
- Checks payable to
- unverified (commonly "Judge of Probate, Montgomery County")
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Can you e-record in Montgomery?
Yes. Montgomery accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Montgomery, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Montgomery 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, or by mail to Montgomery County Probate Court (Judge of Probate) - Records & Recording Division at 101 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 (Courthouse Annex III); PO addressed to Judge of Probate, Montgomery County.
- Pay the recording fee ($8.50 (includes $5 indexing + $1 certification + $2.50/page, up to 2 grantor/2 grantee names) plus deed tax $0.50/$500 value first / $2.50 per additional page; $1 per additional name or book/page reference add'l (+Mortgage recording add $0.15/$100 (mortgage tax); Real Estate Sales Validation Form required if no stated purchase price)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Montgomery
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 Montgomery 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.
Montgomery recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montgomery?
The Montgomery County Probate Court (Judge of Probate) - Records & Recording Division charges $8.50 (includes $5 indexing + $1 certification + $2.50/page, up to 2 grantor/2 grantee names) plus deed tax $0.50/$500 value first / $2.50 per additional page; $1 per additional name or book/page reference add'l (+Mortgage recording add $0.15/$100 (mortgage tax); Real Estate Sales Validation Form required if no stated purchase price), with checks payable to unverified (commonly "Judge of Probate, Montgomery County"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montgomery?
Yes. Montgomery accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Montgomery?
Mail recordings to Montgomery County Probate Court (Judge of Probate) - Records & Recording Division: 101 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 (Courthouse Annex III); PO addressed to Judge of Probate, Montgomery County ((334) 832-1244).
How can Jurably help with recording in Montgomery?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.