De Kalb County Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Form

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De Kalb County Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Form

De Kalb County Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Form

Fill in the blank Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement form formatted to comply with all Alabama recording and content requirements.

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De Kalb County Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Guide

De Kalb County Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Guide

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De Kalb County Completed Example of the Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Document

De Kalb County Completed Example of the Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Document

Example of a properly completed Alabama Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement document for reference.

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

Where to Record Your Documents

De Kalb Probate Office

Address:
County Courthouse - 300 Grand Ave SW, Suite 100
Fort Payne, Alabama 35967

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday

Phone: (256) 845-8510 or 8513

Recording Tips for De Kalb County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in De Kalb County

Properties in any of these areas use De Kalb County forms:

  • Collinsville
  • Crossville
  • Dawson
  • Fort Payne
  • Fyffe
  • Geraldine
  • Groveoak
  • Henagar
  • Ider
  • Mentone
  • Rainsville
  • Sylvania
  • Valley Head

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for De Kalb County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in De Kalb County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (256) 845-8510 or 8513 for current fees.

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An Alabama Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement is used to remove a previously recorded memorandum of contract or notice of agreement from the county probate records after the underlying purchase agreement has been terminated or completed. This matters in Alabama because recorded memoranda are indexed in the probate office and can cloud title until formally released. Alabama recording rules—such as required acknowledgments, preparer identification, marital-status recitals, and county-based indexing—mean the release must be properly executed and recorded to clear the public record and restore marketable title.

What the Alabama Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement does

This document formally cancels a recorded memorandum or notice that referenced a real estate purchase agreement. In Alabama, memoranda are often recorded to give public notice that a property is under contract. When the contract is fulfilled, expires, or is terminated, the recorded notice remains in the chain of title until a release is recorded. The release removes that cloud so the property can be sold, refinanced, or otherwise conveyed without the prior agreement appearing as an active claim.

Alabama statutory framework and recording status

In Alabama, instruments affecting real property are recorded in the office of the Judge of Probate in the county where the property is located (Ala. Code § 35-4-62). Recording serves as public notice of the contents of the instrument (Ala. Code § 35-4-63), and priority is governed by Alabama's recording statute protecting later purchasers and lenders without notice (Ala. Code § 35-4-90). Because a memorandum of agreement can impair title, recording a proper release in the same county is the step that removes that notice from the public record.

Execution requirements for an Alabama release

An Alabama Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement must be executed with the same care as other recordable real-estate instruments. The releasing party—often the buyer named in the original memorandum, or both parties depending on how the memorandum was drafted—must sign the release. Alabama requires execution to be attested by at least one witness if the signer writes his or her name, unless a proper acknowledgment is used (Ala. Code § 35-4-20). Acknowledgment before a notary public satisfies the statutory execution requirement for recording (Ala. Code § 35-4-23).

Names should match the parties listed in the recorded memorandum exactly, including any entity designations or capacity language. If the original memorandum included multiple parties, the release should address all parties whose interests are being cleared to avoid leaving partial clouds in the title record.

Alabama-specific traps that cause recording or title problems

  • Marital-status recital: Alabama requires that the marital status of the grantor or releasing party be stated before the probate judge records the instrument (Ala. Code § 35-4-73). Omitting this can delay recording.
  • Preparer identification: The name and address of the person who prepared the document must appear on the instrument (Ala. Code § 35-4-110). This is a common rejection point for generic forms.
  • Reference to the original recording: The release should clearly identify the previously recorded memorandum by recording information (book/page or instrument number). Without this, probate staff may not be able to index the release properly.
  • County-specific recording: The release must be recorded in the same county where the original memorandum was recorded. Recording in the wrong county does not clear the title where the property is actually located.
  • Exact name matching: Differences between the names in the memorandum and the release can cause indexing errors or leave unresolved title questions in Alabama’s grantor-grantee index system.
  • Execution completeness: If the original memorandum involved multiple parties, failing to obtain all necessary signatures for the release can leave the memorandum partially effective in the public record.
  • Plat or legal description consistency: If the memorandum referenced a subdivision or recorded plat, the release should be consistent with that description so the probate office can properly connect the documents (Ala. Code § 35-4-74).

Recording process in Alabama

The completed release is recorded with the Judge of Probate in the county where the property is located. Recording promptly is important because the memorandum remains part of the public record—and a potential title issue—until the release is indexed and recorded. Once recorded, the release provides notice that the prior agreement no longer affects the property.

Alabama probate offices collect recording fees and may assess recordation taxes depending on the nature of the instrument presented under Title 40, Chapter 22. While a release typically does not carry the same tax implications as a deed or mortgage, the probate office determines the applicable fees at the time of recording (Ala. Code §§ 40-22-1, 40-22-2).

Vesting considerations in Alabama

Although this form does not transfer ownership, it must align with the parties who held rights under the recorded memorandum. Alabama requires clear identification of parties in recorded instruments, and survivorship is not presumed in co-ownership unless expressly stated in the creating instrument (Ala. Code § 35-4-7). Matching the parties and their capacities ensures the release effectively clears the title record without ambiguity.

What is included in the download package

The Alabama Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement package includes the form, detailed instructions, and a completed example. It is designed for Alabama recording requirements, addressing probate-office filing, acknowledgment or witness compliance, preparer identification, marital-status recitals, and proper reference to the original recorded memorandum.

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

This Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement meets all recording requirements specific to De Kalb County.

Our Promise

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