Blount County Assignment of Contract for Deed Form
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Blount County Assignment of Contract for Deed Form
Fill in the blank Assignment of Contract for Deed form formatted to comply with all Alabama recording and content requirements.

Blount County Assignment of Contract for Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Assignment of Contract for Deed form.

Blount County Completed Example of the Assignment of Contract for Deed Document
Example of a properly completed Alabama Assignment of Contract for Deed document for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Blount County Probate Office
Oneonta, Alabama 35121
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F
Phone: (205) 625-4191
Recording Tips for Blount County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
Cities and Jurisdictions in Blount County
Properties in any of these areas use Blount County forms:
- Allgood
- Blountsville
- Cleveland
- Hayden
- Locust Fork
- Oneonta
- Remlap
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Blount County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Blount County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Blount County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Blount County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Blount County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Blount County?
Recording fees in Blount County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (205) 625-4191 for current fees.
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An Alabama Assignment of Contract for Deed is used to transfer either the seller’s (vendor’s) or buyer’s (vendee’s) position in an existing land contract while the property is still subject to installment payments. In Alabama, this matters because contracts for deed often remain off-record or partially recorded, and any assignment that is intended to affect title or priority must meet Alabama probate recording requirements. If the assignment is not properly executed and recorded in the correct county, the transfer of rights may not be recognized against third parties, leaving the chain of interest unclear.
What the Alabama Assignment of Contract for Deed does
This document transfers contractual rights tied to a land contract or similar agreement. When a seller assigns their interest, they transfer the right to receive future payments and enforce the contract. When a buyer assigns their interest, they transfer their right to purchase the property and assume the remaining obligations under the agreement. In Alabama, the assignment can also be recorded to place the public on notice of the change in contractual interest, particularly when the original contract or a memorandum of it has been recorded.
Alabama statutory framework and recording status
In Alabama, written instruments affecting interests in real property may be recorded in the office of the Judge of Probate in the county where the property is located (Ala. Code § 35-4-62). Recording provides constructive notice of the contents of the instrument (Ala. Code § 35-4-63), and Alabama’s race-notice system protects subsequent purchasers and lenders without notice (Ala. Code § 35-4-90). Because an assignment can alter who holds enforceable rights under a land contract, recording is often used to preserve priority and avoid disputes over competing claims.
Alabama’s Statute of Frauds requires contracts involving interests in land to be in writing to be enforceable (Ala. Code § 8-9-2). An assignment of a contract for deed falls within this framework and should be clearly documented.
Execution requirements for an Alabama assignment
The Alabama Assignment of Contract for Deed must be signed by the party transferring their interest—either the seller or buyer under the original agreement. If the assignment is intended to be recorded, it must comply with Alabama execution rules. A conveyance affecting land must be attested by at least one witness if the signer writes his or her name, unless the document is acknowledged before a notary public (Ala. Code § 35-4-20). A proper acknowledgment satisfies the statutory requirement for recording (Ala. Code § 35-4-23).
Names of the parties should match the original contract exactly, including any entity designations or capacity language. If multiple parties hold the interest being assigned, all relevant parties should execute the assignment to avoid leaving partial interests unaddressed.
Alabama-specific traps that cause recording or title problems
- Marital-status recital: Alabama requires that the marital status of the conveying party be stated before recording (Ala. Code § 35-4-73). Omitting this can result in rejection by the probate office.
- Preparer identification: The document must include the name and address of the preparer (Ala. Code § 35-4-110). This requirement is specific to Alabama and frequently overlooked.
- Reference to the original contract: The assignment should clearly identify the underlying contract by date and parties, and include recording information if a memorandum or contract has been recorded. Without this, indexing may be incomplete.
- Homestead considerations: If the property qualifies as homestead and the assigning party is married, Alabama law may require spousal involvement in instruments affecting the property (Ala. Code § 6-10-3).
- Legal description consistency: The property description should match the original contract and include any necessary subdivision or plat references for proper indexing (Ala. Code § 35-4-74).
- Exact name matching: Any discrepancy between names in the original contract and the assignment can create confusion in Alabama’s grantor-grantee index and raise title questions.
- County-specific recording: If recorded, the assignment must be filed in the county where the property is located. Recording in the wrong county does not provide effective notice.
Recording process in Alabama
The Alabama Assignment of Contract for Deed may be recorded with the Judge of Probate in the county where the property is located. Recording is commonly used when the parties want to establish a public record of the transfer of contractual rights, especially if the original contract or a memorandum of it has been recorded. Once recorded, the assignment becomes part of the property’s public record and may be reviewed in title searches.
Recording fees apply, and Alabama probate offices determine any applicable recordation taxes under Title 40, Chapter 22 based on the nature of the instrument presented. The assignment should be submitted with proper formatting, acknowledgment, and supporting information to avoid delays.
Vesting considerations in Alabama
Although an assignment does not transfer legal title until the underlying contract is completed, it shifts the contractual position tied to the property. Alabama requires clear identification of parties in recorded instruments, and survivorship is not presumed in co-ownership unless expressly stated (Ala. Code § 35-4-7). Aligning the assignment with the structure of ownership and the original contract helps maintain a clear chain of interest.
What is included in the download package
The Alabama Assignment of Contract for Deed package includes the form, detailed instructions, and a completed example. It is designed for Alabama use and addresses probate recording requirements, acknowledgment or witness compliance, preparer identification, marital-status recitals, and proper reference to the underlying contract.
Important: Your property must be located in Blount County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Assignment of Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Blount County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Blount County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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