Walker County Gift Deed Form

Last validated August 26, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Walker County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Burnwell, Carbon Hill, Cordova, Eldridge, Empire, Goodsprings, Jasper, Kansas and 7 more.

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Walker County Gift Deed Form

Walker County Gift Deed Form

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

Document last validated 7/14/2026
Walker County Gift Deed Guide

Walker County Gift Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 8/24/2026
Walker County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

Walker County Completed Example of the Gift Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 8/26/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Judge of Probate: Recording

Address:
Courthouse Annex - 19th St W / PO Box 502
Jasper, Alabama 35502

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

Phone: (205) 384-7281

Recording Tips for Walker County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Walker County

Properties in any of these areas use Walker County forms:

  • Burnwell
  • Carbon Hill
  • Cordova
  • Eldridge
  • Empire
  • Goodsprings
  • Jasper
  • Kansas
  • Nauvoo
  • Oakman
  • Parrish
  • Quinton
  • Sipsey
  • Sumiton
  • Townley

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Walker County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Walker 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 Walker 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Walker County?

Recording fees in Walker County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (205) 384-7281 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

An Alabama gift deed transfers real property from one party to another with no exchange of consideration — no money, no services, nothing of value in return. The transfer happens during the grantor's lifetime, which distinguishes it from a testamentary transfer through a will. Gift deeds are most commonly used to transfer property between family members, to move real estate into a trust, or to make a charitable donation of real property.

Because the absence of consideration is the defining characteristic of a gift deed, the language used in the deed matters more than in most other transfers. A deed that implies consideration was expected — even indirectly — can be challenged and potentially voided.

No-consideration language is essential

The deed must explicitly state that no consideration is expected or required. Any reference to consideration, even nominal language like "for one dollar and other valuable consideration," creates ambiguity that makes the deed contestable. Our forms use language specifically drafted for Alabama gift deeds to eliminate this risk.

What the deed must contain

A lawful Alabama gift deed includes:

  • Grantor information — full legal name and marital status
  • Grantee information — full legal name, marital status, vesting, and mailing address
  • Legal description — a complete description of the property; if the description references a recorded plat, the plat should be attached or the deed should identify the plat book and office where it can be found (Ala. Code § 35-4-74)
  • Source of title — a reference to the prior deed or recorded instrument through which the grantor acquired the property, establishing a clear chain of title
  • Any restrictions — easements, covenants, or other encumbrances affecting the property

Vesting and the right of survivorship

Vesting describes how the grantee holds title. For Alabama property transferred to two or more people, this is a decision with long-term consequences.

Tenancy in common is the default in Alabama. Each owner holds a separate, divisible interest that can be sold, mortgaged, or passed through their estate independently.

Joint tenancy with right of survivorship means that when one owner dies, their interest passes automatically to the surviving owner — outside of probate. However, in Alabama the right of survivorship is not presumed and must be expressly stated in the deed (Ala. Code § 35-4-7). A deed that simply names two grantees without specifying survivorship creates a tenancy in common by default. If survivorship is the intent, the deed must say so explicitly.

Signatures and witnesses

The grantor must sign and acknowledge the deed in the presence of two credible witnesses. One of the two witnesses may be the notary (Ala. Code § 35-4-65). The grantee's signature is not required on a gift deed.

Recording with the Probate Judge

Like all Alabama real estate instruments, the gift deed must be recorded in the Probate Judge's office in the county where the property is located. Alabama is one of the few states that records deeds through the Probate Judge rather than a county recorder. Contact the Probate Judge's office in the relevant county to confirm accepted forms of payment before recording.

Recording promptly after execution protects the grantee. Under Alabama's recording statutes, a later instrument that is recorded first can take priority over an earlier unrecorded transfer.

County-specific forms included

Each Alabama county has its own recording standards, and the Probate Judge's office can reject documents that don't meet local requirements. Our forms are prepared and validated for each Alabama county. Your download includes the gift deed form, a completed example for reference, a line-by-line guide, and the Alabama supplemental documents required at recording. Select your county from the list to get the forms for your specific jurisdiction.

Important: Your property must be located in Walker County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Gift Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Walker County.

Our Promise

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