Tallapoosa County Full Release of Real Estate Contract Form

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Tallapoosa County Full Release of Real Estate Contract  Form

Tallapoosa County Full Release of Real Estate Contract Form

Fill in the blank Full Release of Real Estate Contract form formatted to comply with all Alabama recording and content requirements.

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Tallapoosa County Full Release of Real Estate Contract  Guide

Tallapoosa County Full Release of Real Estate Contract Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Full Release of Real Estate Contract form.

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Tallapoosa County Completed Example of the Full Release of Real Estate Contract  Document

Tallapoosa County Completed Example of the Full Release of Real Estate Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Alabama Full Release of Real Estate Contract document for reference.

Document Last Validated 5/27/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Main Probate Office

Address:
125 N Broadnax St, Rm 126
Dadeville, Alabama 36853

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

Phone: (256) 825-4266

Alexander City Office

Address:
395 Lee St
Alexander City, Alabama

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Tue-Fri

Phone: (256) 234-3264

Tallassee Office

Address:
3 Freeman Ave
Tallassee, Alabama 36078

Hours: 8:00 to 3:30 Monday only

Phone: (334) 252-1804

Recording Tips for Tallapoosa County:
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Tallapoosa County

Properties in any of these areas use Tallapoosa County forms:

  • Alexander City
  • Camp Hill
  • Dadeville
  • Daviston
  • East Tallassee
  • Jacksons Gap

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Tallapoosa County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Tallapoosa County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (256) 825-4266 for current fees.

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An Alabama Full Release of Real Estate Contract is used to formally terminate and remove a previously recorded contract for deed or similar installment land agreement from the county probate records. In Alabama, this step is critical because recorded contracts create a visible claim against the property in the public record. Until a proper release is executed and recorded in the probate office, that prior contract can continue to cloud title, interfere with future sales or financing, and raise questions during title searches.

What the Alabama Full Release of Real Estate Contract does

This document confirms that a real estate contract—often a land contract, agreement for deed, or installment sale—has been satisfied, canceled, or otherwise terminated. In Alabama, these contracts commonly involve seller financing where the deed is transferred only after payment is complete. Once the contract ends, the release removes the buyer’s recorded interest so the property can be conveyed or refinanced without the prior agreement appearing as an active encumbrance in the public record.

Alabama statutory framework and recording status

Alabama requires instruments affecting real property to 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 to third parties (Ala. Code § 35-4-63), and Alabama follows a race-notice system that protects later purchasers and lenders without notice (Ala. Code § 35-4-90). A release that is not recorded may not protect against subsequent claims, leaving the prior contract visible in the title chain.

Alabama law also requires certain real estate-related agreements and releases to be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds (Ala. Code § 8-9-2). Recording the release ensures that the termination of the contract is reflected in the same public system where the original interest was recorded.

Execution requirements for an Alabama release

The Alabama Full Release of Real Estate Contract must be signed by the party or parties holding the interest being released—often the buyer under the contract, and in some cases both buyer and seller depending on how the original agreement was structured. Alabama requires execution to 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 witness requirement for recording (Ala. Code § 35-4-23).

The names of the parties should match the original recorded contract exactly. If the contract involved multiple buyers or entities, the release should address all interests to ensure the title record is fully cleared.

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). Missing this recital can delay or prevent recording.
  • Preparer identification: The document must include the name and address of the person who prepared it (Ala. Code § 35-4-110). This is a mandatory Alabama requirement often omitted on generic forms.
  • Reference to the original contract: The release should clearly identify the recorded contract by book/page or instrument number. Without this, the probate office may not be able to properly index the release against the original record.
  • Homestead considerations: If the property is homestead property and the owner is married, Alabama’s homestead laws may require spousal involvement in instruments affecting the property (Ala. Code § 6-10-3). Ignoring this can create enforceability issues.
  • Exact name matching: Any mismatch between the names in the original contract and the release can create indexing problems or leave questions about whether the interest has been fully released.
  • County-specific filing: The release must be recorded in the same county where the property is located and where the original contract was recorded. Recording elsewhere does not clear the title in the correct jurisdiction.
  • Legal description consistency: The property description should match the original contract and include any necessary plat references for proper indexing (Ala. Code § 35-4-74).

Recording process in Alabama

The completed Alabama Full Release of Real Estate Contract is recorded with the Judge of Probate in the county where the property is located. Recording should be done promptly after the contract is fulfilled or terminated to prevent title complications. Once recorded, the release provides public notice that the prior contract no longer affects the property.

Recording fees apply, and Alabama probate offices may assess applicable recordation taxes depending on the nature of the instrument under Title 40, Chapter 22. The probate office determines the appropriate fees and any required tax stamps at the time of filing.

Vesting considerations in Alabama

Although a release does not transfer ownership, it must align with the parties who held the interest under the contract. 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 all parties with a recorded interest are properly addressed in the release helps eliminate any remaining clouds on title.

What is included in the download package

The Alabama Full Release of Real Estate Contract package includes the form, step-by-step instructions, and a completed example. It is designed to meet Alabama probate recording requirements, including acknowledgment or witness compliance, preparer identification, marital-status recitals, and proper reference to the original recorded contract.

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

This Full Release of Real Estate Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Tallapoosa County.

Our Promise

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