Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Pickens, AL
Pickens (population 19,123) records real-property documents through the Pickens 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.
Pickens recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pickens County Probate Office (Judge of Probate)
- Recording fee
- $14.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page; $1.00 each additional grantor/grantee name beyond 2/2 add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500 value)
- Mailing address
- 50 Courthouse Square, Suite 106, Carrollton, AL 35447 (PO Box 370, Carrollton, AL 35447)
- Phone
- (205) 367-2010
- Checks payable to
- unverified (commonly "Judge of Probate, Pickens County")
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Can you e-record in Pickens?
Yes. Pickens 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 Pickens, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Pickens 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 Pickens County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) at 50 Courthouse Square, Suite 106, Carrollton, AL 35447 (PO Box 370, Carrollton, AL 35447).
- Pay the recording fee ($14.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page; $1.00 each additional grantor/grantee name beyond 2/2 add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500 value)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Pickens
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 Pickens 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.
Pickens recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pickens?
The Pickens County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) charges $14.00 first page first / $3.00 each additional page; $1.00 each additional grantor/grantee name beyond 2/2 add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500 value), with checks payable to unverified (commonly "Judge of Probate, Pickens County"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pickens?
Yes. Pickens 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 Pickens?
Mail recordings to Pickens County Probate Office (Judge of Probate): 50 Courthouse Square, Suite 106, Carrollton, AL 35447 (PO Box 370, Carrollton, AL 35447) ((205) 367-2010).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pickens?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pickens 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 Pickens 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.