Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa (population 227,036) records real-property documents through the Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Tuscaloosa County. 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.
Tuscaloosa recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Tuscaloosa County
- Recording fee
- $5.00 (basic one-page document: $3.00/page + $2.00 Probate Judge fee, max 2 names) first / $3.00 per page beyond first (max 2 names); $1.00 per additional name add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500 ($1.00 per $1,000); mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 (in $100 increments); UCC filings $20.00 for one debtor + $1.00 per additional debtor; certified copies $1.00/page + $3.00/document)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 20067, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402-0067 (physical: 714 Greensboro Ave, Room 137, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401)
- Phone
- 205-464-8206 (Records & Recording); 205-464-8204 (Probate Court)
- Checks payable to
- Probate Judge / Tuscaloosa County Probate Court (standard convention, not independently itemized)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Real Estate Validation Form (RT-1) or equivalent info required in deed since Aug 1, 2012 showing Total Purchase Price/Actual Value/Assessor's Market Value
Can you e-record in Tuscaloosa?
Yes. Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Tuscaloosa 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 Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Tuscaloosa County at P.O. Box 20067, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402-0067 (physical: 714 Greensboro Ave, Room 137, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401).
- Pay the recording fee ($5.00 (basic one-page document: $3.00/page + $2.00 Probate Judge fee, max 2 names) first / $3.00 per page beyond first (max 2 names); $1.00 per additional name add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500 ($1.00 per $1,000); mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 (in $100 increments); UCC filings $20.00 for one debtor + $1.00 per additional debtor; certified copies $1.00/page + $3.00/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Tuscaloosa
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 Tuscaloosa 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.
Tuscaloosa recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Tuscaloosa?
The Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Tuscaloosa County charges $5.00 (basic one-page document: $3.00/page + $2.00 Probate Judge fee, max 2 names) first / $3.00 per page beyond first (max 2 names); $1.00 per additional name add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500 ($1.00 per $1,000); mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 (in $100 increments); UCC filings $20.00 for one debtor + $1.00 per additional debtor; certified copies $1.00/page + $3.00/document), with checks payable to Probate Judge / Tuscaloosa County Probate Court (standard convention, not independently itemized). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Tuscaloosa?
Yes. Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa?
Mail recordings to Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Tuscaloosa County: P.O. Box 20067, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402-0067 (physical: 714 Greensboro Ave, Room 137, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401) (205-464-8206 (Records & Recording); 205-464-8204 (Probate Court)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Tuscaloosa?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa recorder in person.
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