Alabama · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Winston, AL
Winston (population 23,540) records real-property documents through the Winston County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Records/Recording Department. 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.
Winston recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Winston County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Records/Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $4.00 (deeds and mortgages, first page) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Deed tax $1.00 per $1,000 of value (rounded up to next $500, min $0.50); Mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 ($1.50 per $1,000); no charge for first 2 grantor/grantee names, $1.00 per additional name; releases $5.00 first page/$3.00 additional)
- Mailing address
- 25125 Hwy 195, P.O. Box 27, Double Springs, AL 35553
- Phone
- (205) 489-5219
- Checks payable to
- Judge of Probate (Winston County)
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not stated as mandatory; instrument must contain preparer's name/address statement ('This instrument prepared by...'), grantor marital status, and complete grantee name/address
Can you e-record in Winston?
Yes. Winston accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Winston, Alabama
- Prepare the document so it meets Winston 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 CSC, or by mail to Winston County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Records/Recording Department at 25125 Hwy 195, P.O. Box 27, Double Springs, AL 35553.
- Pay the recording fee ($4.00 (deeds and mortgages, first page) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Deed tax $1.00 per $1,000 of value (rounded up to next $500, min $0.50); Mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 ($1.50 per $1,000); no charge for first 2 grantor/grantee names, $1.00 per additional name; releases $5.00 first page/$3.00 additional)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Winston
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 Winston 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.
Winston recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Winston?
The Winston County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Records/Recording Department charges $4.00 (deeds and mortgages, first page) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Deed tax $1.00 per $1,000 of value (rounded up to next $500, min $0.50); Mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 ($1.50 per $1,000); no charge for first 2 grantor/grantee names, $1.00 per additional name; releases $5.00 first page/$3.00 additional), with checks payable to Judge of Probate (Winston County). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Winston?
Yes. Winston accepts electronic recording through 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 Winston?
Mail recordings to Winston County Probate Office (Judge of Probate) - Records/Recording Department: 25125 Hwy 195, P.O. Box 27, Double Springs, AL 35553 ((205) 489-5219).
How can Jurably help with recording in Winston?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Winston 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 Winston 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.