Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington, AL
Washington (population 15,388) records real-property documents through the Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Washington 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.
Washington recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Washington County
- Recording fee
- $6.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+No charge for first 2 grantor/grantee names, $1.00 per additional name beyond 2; deed transfer tax $0.50 per $500; $10.00 surcharge on all taxable documents (deed/mortgage/mineral tax collected); copies $1.50/page)
- Mailing address
- 45 Court St., P.O. Box 549, Chatom, AL 36518
- Phone
- (251) 847-2201
- Checks payable to
- Judge of Probate (standard AL convention, not independently confirmed)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Washington?
Washington 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 Washington, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington 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 Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Washington County at 45 Court St., P.O. Box 549, Chatom, AL 36518.
- Pay the recording fee ($6.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+No charge for first 2 grantor/grantee names, $1.00 per additional name beyond 2; deed transfer tax $0.50 per $500; $10.00 surcharge on all taxable documents (deed/mortgage/mineral tax collected); copies $1.50/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washington
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 Washington 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Washington recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington?
The Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Washington County charges $6.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+No charge for first 2 grantor/grantee names, $1.00 per additional name beyond 2; deed transfer tax $0.50 per $500; $10.00 surcharge on all taxable documents (deed/mortgage/mineral tax collected); copies $1.50/page), with checks payable to Judge of Probate (standard AL convention, not independently confirmed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington?
Washington 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 Washington?
Mail recordings to Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Washington County: 45 Court St., P.O. Box 549, Chatom, AL 36518 ((251) 847-2201).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washington?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washington 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 Washington recorder in person.
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Under contract in Washington? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.