Dallas County Full Release of Mortgage Form

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Dallas County Release of Mortgage Form

Dallas County Release of Mortgage Form

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

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Dallas County Release of Mortgage Guidelines

Dallas County Release of Mortgage Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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Dallas County Completed Example - Release of Mortgage

Dallas County Completed Example - Release of Mortgage

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/15/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Probate Office: Recording Office

Address:
105 Lauderdale St / PO Box 987
Selma, Alabama 36701

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (334) 876-4824

Recording Tips for Dallas County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Dallas County

Properties in any of these areas use Dallas County forms:

  • Marion Junction
  • Minter
  • Orrville
  • Plantersville
  • Safford
  • Sardis
  • Selma

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dallas County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Dallas County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (334) 876-4824 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

An Alabama Full Release of Mortgage is used to formally discharge a mortgage that has been paid in full so the lien is removed from the county probate records. In Alabama, this step is not optional—once the debt is satisfied, the mortgage remains a recorded encumbrance until a proper release is executed and recorded. Alabama law also imposes timing requirements and potential penalties for failing to record a satisfaction, making a compliant release document essential to clear title and avoid liability.

What the Alabama Full Release of Mortgage does

This document confirms that the obligations secured by a recorded mortgage have been fully satisfied and that the lien is extinguished. In Alabama, mortgages remain in the public record even after payoff, so recording a release is the action that removes the lien from the title chain. Once recorded, the release provides notice that the property is no longer subject to that mortgage, allowing the owner to sell, refinance, or otherwise transfer the property without the prior lien appearing as an active encumbrance.

Alabama statutory framework and lender obligations

Alabama law requires the secured creditor to provide and record a satisfaction of mortgage within a specified period after full payment and performance. If the lender fails to comply, it may be liable for statutory damages and any actual economic damages caused by the delay (Ala. Code § 35-10-92). This makes timely execution and recording of a release a legal obligation, not just a procedural step.

Alabama also provides that a properly executed and recorded release by any one of multiple mortgagees, or their successors or assigns, can extinguish the lien of record when it meets statutory requirements (Ala. Code § 35-10-28). These provisions govern how the lien is cleared in the probate records once the debt is satisfied.

Execution requirements for an Alabama release of mortgage

An Alabama Full Release of Mortgage must be signed by the lender, mortgagee, or their authorized successor or assign. To be recordable, the execution must comply with Alabama law. The instrument 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 execution requirement for recording (Ala. Code § 35-4-23).

The release should clearly identify the original mortgage by recording information, including book and page or instrument number, and match the names of the parties exactly as they appear in the recorded mortgage.

Alabama-specific traps that cause recording or title problems

  • Failure to record within required timeframe: Alabama law imposes obligations on the lender to timely record a satisfaction. Delays can lead to statutory liability and ongoing title issues (Ala. Code § 35-10-92).
  • Marital-status recital: Alabama requires that the marital status of the conveying or releasing party be stated before recording (Ala. Code § 35-4-73). Missing this can delay acceptance by the probate office.
  • Preparer identification: The name and address of the preparer must appear on the document (Ala. Code § 35-4-110), a requirement frequently missed on generic forms.
  • Reference to the original mortgage: The release must include accurate recording information for the original mortgage. Without it, the probate office may not properly index the release.
  • Multiple mortgagees: When more than one lender is listed, the release must comply with Alabama rules regarding joint mortgagees and successors to ensure the lien is fully extinguished (Ala. Code § 35-10-28).
  • Exact name matching: Any discrepancy between the names in the mortgage and the release can create indexing issues and leave questions about whether the lien has been fully released.
  • County-specific recording: The release must be recorded in the same county where the mortgage is recorded. Recording elsewhere does not clear the lien in the proper jurisdiction.

Recording process in Alabama

The Alabama Full Release of Mortgage is recorded with the Judge of Probate in the county where the original mortgage is recorded. Recording should occur promptly after payoff to ensure the lien is removed from the public record. Once recorded, the release serves as notice that the mortgage has been satisfied and no longer encumbers the property.

Recording fees apply, and Alabama probate offices may assess applicable charges under Title 40, Chapter 22. The probate office determines the appropriate fees and indexing requirements at the time of filing. Proper formatting, acknowledgment, and required recitals help avoid delays in acceptance.

Vesting considerations in Alabama

Although a release of mortgage does not transfer ownership, it affects the condition of title. 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). Ensuring that the release aligns with the parties named in the original mortgage helps confirm that the lien has been fully extinguished.

What is included in the download package

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

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

This Full Release of Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Dallas County.

Our Promise

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