Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Morgan, AL
Morgan (population 123,421) records real-property documents through the Morgan County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - 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.
Morgan recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Morgan County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Recording Division
- Recording fee
- Deed tax $0.50 per $500 value plus per-page/indexing fees (base recording fee schedule; contact office for exact first-page total) first / $5 additional recording fee applies to each instrument (local act) plus standard per-page charge add'l (+Mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 of loan amount)
- Mailing address
- 302 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601 (mailing: PO Box 848, Decatur, AL 35602)
- Phone
- (256) 351-4600
- Checks payable to
- unverified (commonly "Judge of Probate, Morgan County")
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Can you e-record in Morgan?
Yes. Morgan 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 Morgan, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Morgan 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 Morgan County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Recording Division at 302 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601 (mailing: PO Box 848, Decatur, AL 35602).
- Pay the recording fee (Deed tax $0.50 per $500 value plus per-page/indexing fees (base recording fee schedule; contact office for exact first-page total) first / $5 additional recording fee applies to each instrument (local act) plus standard per-page charge add'l (+Mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 of loan amount)).
- 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 Morgan 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.
Morgan recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Morgan?
The Morgan County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Recording Division charges Deed tax $0.50 per $500 value plus per-page/indexing fees (base recording fee schedule; contact office for exact first-page total) first / $5 additional recording fee applies to each instrument (local act) plus standard per-page charge add'l (+Mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 of loan amount), with checks payable to unverified (commonly "Judge of Probate, Morgan County"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Morgan?
Yes. Morgan 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 Morgan?
Mail recordings to Morgan County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Recording Division: 302 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601 (mailing: PO Box 848, Decatur, AL 35602) ((256) 351-4600).
Can Jurably record my document in Morgan 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 Morgan recorder in person.
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