Monroe County Grant Deed Form
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Monroe County Grant Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Monroe County Grant Deed Guide
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Monroe County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Monroe County Probate Office
Monroeville, Alabama 36460 / 36461
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Mon through Wed & Fri; Thu until noon
Phone: (251) 743-4107
Recording Tips for Monroe County:
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
Cities and Jurisdictions in Monroe County
Properties in any of these areas use Monroe County forms:
- Beatrice
- Excel
- Franklin
- Frisco City
- Goodway
- Megargel
- Mexia
- Monroeville
- Perdue Hill
- Peterman
- Uriah
- Vredenburgh
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Monroe County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Monroe 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 Monroe County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County?
Recording fees in Monroe County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (251) 743-4107 for current fees.
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Alabama does not define the grant deed by name in its recording statutes, which means the deed's implied covenants — that the grantor has not previously conveyed the title and that no undisclosed encumbrances burden the property — rest on established legal practice rather than a named statutory form. That gap between statute and practice makes the Alabama Grant Deed a recognized middle-ground conveyance in the state, offering covenant protections that a quitclaim deed does not provide without the full scope of warranty that a general warranty deed imposes. One additional feature distinguishes the grant deed from many other conveyances: it passes after-acquired title, so if the grantor later acquires a better interest in the same property, that improved interest passes automatically to the grantee.
When to Use an Alabama Grant Deed
Grant deeds are used in Alabama when a grantor wants to convey real property with the implied assurance that title has not been previously transferred and that no hidden encumbrances exist beyond those stated in the deed itself. Common uses include transfers between family members, conveyances arising out of estate settlements, and transactions where the parties have agreed that a limited covenant is the appropriate level of protection for the deal at hand.
Implied Covenants and After-Acquired Title
Because Alabama statutes do not enumerate grant deed covenants by name, the protections attach by implication from the use of grant language in the deed. Two covenants arise: first, that the grantor has not previously conveyed the same property to any other party; second, that the grantor has not placed any encumbrances on the property that are not disclosed in the deed. These covenants run with the instrument but do not require the grantor to defend against title defects that predate the grantor's ownership — an important distinction from a general warranty deed. As for after-acquired title, a grantor who conveys by grant deed and later acquires a superior interest in that same property cannot retain the better title against the grantee; the improved interest passes automatically under the deed already delivered.
Execution Requirements Under Alabama Law
Alabama Code Section 35-4-20 governs deed execution. The grantor must sign. Beyond the signature, Alabama provides two valid paths: the deed may be attested by at least one witness who is able to write — or by two such witnesses if the grantor cannot write — or the grantor's signature may be acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments. Either path satisfies the execution requirement; both are not required simultaneously. Most practitioners use notarized acknowledgment because it eliminates disputes about witness competency and is the path recording offices expect.
Alabama-Specific Requirements and Recording Traps
Marital Status Recital
Alabama deed practice requires that the grantor's marital status appear in the instrument. This is not a formality — it is essential to determining whether spousal joinder is required and to establishing a clear chain of title in the county records. Deeds that omit this information create title ambiguity that can surface on a future sale or refinance.
Homestead and Spousal Joinder
When the property being conveyed is the grantor's homestead, Alabama law requires the grantor's spouse to join in the deed, regardless of how title is held. A conveyance of homestead property without spousal joinder is voidable at the non-signing spouse's election. This rule applies even when title stands entirely in one spouse's name. Grantors transferring property used as a primary residence must confirm homestead status before execution.
Preparer Identification
Alabama requires that the name and address of the natural person who prepared the deed appear on the instrument. Recording offices will reject deeds that omit this information. The preparer identification must be on the face of the deed before it is submitted for recording — it cannot be added after the fact.
Alabama Deed Transfer Tax
Alabama imposes a transfer tax on deeds conveying real property for valuable consideration at a rate of $0.50 per $500 of consideration, or fraction thereof (Alabama Code Section 40-22-1). The tax is calculated on the full consideration and collected at the time of recording. Instruments claiming an exemption must state the basis for the exemption on the face of the deed; a bare omission of consideration language is not sufficient.
Vesting and Survivorship Language
When a deed conveys property to two or more grantees without specifying the manner of holding, Alabama defaults to tenancy in common — meaning each grantee holds a separate, inheritable share with no automatic right of survivorship. Joint tenancy with right of survivorship does not arise by implication in Alabama; the deed must expressly provide for survivorship to create that form of co-ownership. Grantors conveying to multiple parties should confirm the vesting language reflects the intended ownership structure before signing.
Recording with the Alabama Judge of Probate
Alabama deeds are recorded in the office of the judge of probate in the county where the property is located — not with a county recorder or clerk of court, as is the case in most other states. Recording serves as constructive notice of the deed's contents to all subsequent purchasers and creditors. Under Alabama's race-notice recording act, a grant deed is inoperative and void against a subsequent purchaser for valuable consideration, mortgagee, or judgment creditor without notice unless the deed is recorded before that party's rights accrue (Alabama Code Section 35-4-90). Prompt recording after execution is the only way to secure the grantee's priority against competing claims.
What's Included in the Alabama Grant Deed Package
The Alabama Grant Deed package includes the deed form, a detailed guide covering Alabama-specific execution and recording requirements, and a completed example for reference. The form is formatted to meet Alabama recording standards, including the preparer identification block and transfer tax disclosure.
Important: Your property must be located in Monroe County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Grant Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Monroe County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Monroe 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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