Winston County Easement Deed Form

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Winston County Easement Deed Form

Winston County Easement Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

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Winston County Easement Deed Guide

Winston County Easement Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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Winston County Completed Example of the Easement Deed Document

Winston County Completed Example of the Easement Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

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Winston County Guide to Writing an Easement Description

Winston County Guide to Writing an Easement Description

A Description of the Easement will be required, apply this guide to write an acceptable description of an easement/right of way, which gives access, to and from - point A to point B.

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Important: Your property must be located in Winston County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Winston County Probate Office

Address:
25125 Hwy 195 / PO Box 27
Double Springs, Alabama 35553

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (205) 489-5219

Recording Tips for Winston County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Consider using eRecording to avoid trips to the office

Cities and Jurisdictions in Winston County

Properties in any of these areas use Winston County forms:

  • Addison
  • Arley
  • Delmar
  • Double Springs
  • Haleyville
  • Houston
  • Lynn
  • Natural Bridge

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Winston County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Winston 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 Winston County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Winston 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 Winston 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 Winston County?

Recording fees in Winston County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (205) 489-5219 for current fees.

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An Alabama Easement Deed is used to grant a defined right to use another person’s land—such as for access, utilities, or drainage—while leaving ownership with the grantor. In Alabama, easements can arise without a written instrument through implication or necessity, which makes a clearly drafted and recorded easement deed especially important to establish scope, location, and enforceability in the county probate records.

What an Alabama Easement Deed Does and When It Is Used

An Alabama Easement Deed creates a non-possessory interest that allows the grantee to use a specific portion of the servient property for a stated purpose. It is commonly used for driveway access, shared roads, utility lines, ingress and egress, or drainage rights, particularly where adjoining parcels depend on one another for access or infrastructure.

Alabama-Specific Legal Requirements

Alabama requires conveyances of interests in land, including easements, to be in writing and signed by the grantor (Ala. Code § 35-4-20). The instrument should clearly identify:

  • The grantor (servient owner) and grantee (benefited party)
  • The purpose and scope of the easement
  • A precise legal description of the affected area
  • Whether the easement is permanent or limited in duration

Because Alabama recognizes implied and prescriptive easements, a recorded deed helps avoid disputes by defining the rights in express terms rather than relying on historical use.

Execution Requirements in Alabama

To be recordable, an Alabama Easement Deed must be properly executed. The grantor must sign the document, and the signature must be either:

  • Attested by at least one witness, or
  • Acknowledged before a notary public, which satisfies the witness requirement (Ala. Code § 35-4-20)

Only the grantor is required to sign, but all signatures must be properly acknowledged or witnessed for recording acceptance.

Common Alabama Easement Traps

  • Homestead rights: If the property is a homestead, a spouse may need to join in the conveyance to release homestead rights (Ala. Code § 6-10-3). Failure to include the spouse can invalidate the easement.
  • Marital status disclosure: Alabama practice requires stating the grantor’s marital status, which can affect title validity.
  • Vague descriptions: Easements that lack a defined location or dimensions may lead to disputes or enforcement issues.
  • Unrecorded easements: While valid between parties, unrecorded easements may not protect against subsequent purchasers without notice.
  • Overlap with implied rights: Existing implied or prescriptive easements may conflict with new grants if not carefully reviewed.

Recording an Easement Deed in Alabama

Easement deeds are recorded in the probate office of the county where the property is located. Recording establishes priority and provides public notice of the easement (Ala. Code § 35-4-90). Requirements typically include:

  • Original signed and acknowledged document
  • Correct legal description of the burdened property
  • Applicable recording fees set by the county

Prompt recording is critical because Alabama follows a race-notice system, meaning later purchasers who record first without notice of the easement may take priority.

Types of Easements Recognized in Alabama

  • Appurtenant easements: Attach to and benefit a specific parcel of land and transfer automatically with that parcel
  • Easements in gross: Benefit a person or entity rather than a parcel, often used for utilities
  • Prescriptive easements: Arise through continuous, open, and adverse use over time

The type of easement affects transferability and duration, so the deed should clearly identify the nature of the interest being created.

Vesting and Duration Considerations

In Alabama, appurtenant easements typically run with the land and bind future owners of both the dominant and servient estates. Easements in gross may or may not be transferable depending on their terms. The deed should state whether the easement is perpetual or subject to conditions or termination events.

What the Download Package Includes

  • Alabama Easement Deed form formatted for county recording
  • Step-by-step instructions for completing the form
  • Example of a properly completed easement deed
  • Guidance on execution and recording requirements in Alabama

Important: Your property must be located in Winston County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Easement Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Winston County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Winston 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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