Tuscaloosa County Quitclaim Deed Form

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Tuscaloosa County Quitclaim Deed Form

Tuscaloosa County Quitclaim Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/22/2026
Tuscaloosa County Quitclaim Deed Guide

Tuscaloosa County Quitclaim Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Quitclaim Deed form.

Document Last Validated 6/2/2026
Tuscaloosa County Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document

Tuscaloosa County Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Alabama Quitclaim Deed document for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/20/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Tuscaloosa County Probate Judge

Address:
Courthouse - 714 Greensboro Ave, Suite 121
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401-1891 / 35402

Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (205) 464-8204

Mail to: Tuscaloosa County Commission

Address:
PO Box 20067
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35402

Hours:

Phone:

Recording Tips for Tuscaloosa County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Tuscaloosa County

Properties in any of these areas use Tuscaloosa County forms:

  • Abernant
  • Brookwood
  • Buhl
  • Coaling
  • Coker
  • Cottondale
  • Duncanville
  • Echola
  • Elrod
  • Fosters
  • Kellerman
  • Northport
  • Peterson
  • Ralph
  • Samantha
  • Tuscaloosa
  • Vance

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Tuscaloosa County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Tuscaloosa County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (205) 464-8204 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

An Alabama quitclaim deed conveys whatever interest the grantor holds in a property — no more, no less — without any warranty of title. Unlike a warranty deed, the grantor makes no promise that title is clear or that they even own the property outright. For that reason, quitclaim deeds are typically used where both parties already know the history of the property: transferring title between spouses after a marriage or divorce, adding or removing a family member from title, moving property into a living trust, or resolving a cloud on title from an old recording error.

Alabama has several requirements that set it apart from most states, particularly around homestead properties and the recording process. Understanding these before you prepare or sign your deed can prevent rejection at the Probate Judge's office.

What the deed must contain

Under Ala. Code § 35-4-20, an Alabama quitclaim deed must be in writing on a tangible medium — paper in practice. The deed must include the following:

  • Grantor information — full legal name, address, and marital status
  • Grantee information — full legal name, address, and vesting language (how the grantee will hold title)
  • Legal description — a complete description of the property, with references to prior recorded instruments as needed
  • Consideration — the type and amount of consideration; the actual dollar value need not appear in the deed itself (Ala. Code § 35-4-34)
  • Preparer identification — the name and address of the person who prepared the deed (Ala. Code §§ 35-4-110, 35-4-113)

Signatures and notarization

The grantor — or an authorized agent — must sign the deed. Notarization or a witness acknowledgment is required. If the grantor cannot write, an additional witness must be present (Ala. Code § 35-4-20).

Homestead properties require both spouses to sign

This is one of the most important Alabama-specific rules. If the property being transferred is the grantor's designated homestead, both spouses must sign the deed — regardless of how title is held or who appears on it. A deed signed by only one spouse on a homestead property can be challenged and potentially voided.

For non-homestead properties, the deed should include a statement confirming the property is not the grantor's homestead. This protects the grantee and prevents complications at recording.

Warranty language matters

Word choice on a quitclaim deed is not merely stylistic. Terms that imply a warranty of title — "grant," "bargain," or "sell" — can create unintended legal obligations. Use language that makes the nature of the transfer explicit: "quit claim and convey" or "remise, release, and quit claim" (Ala. Code § 35-4-271). Our forms use the correct language for Alabama quitclaim deeds.

Recording with the Probate Judge

Alabama records real estate documents through the county Probate Judge's office, not a recorder or register of deeds. This is one of the few states that uses this system, and it applies to every county.

The deed must be recorded in the county where the property is located to provide constructive notice of the transfer and establish priority against competing claims. Under Ala. Code § 35-4-50, a later conveyance that is recorded first generally prevails over an earlier conveyance that was never recorded. Record promptly after execution.

Real Estate Sales Validation Form required at recording

Since Ala. Act 2012-494, Alabama requires disclosure of the actual purchase price or fair market value at the time of recording using the Real Estate Sales Validation Form (Ala. Code § 40-22-1). The deed will not be accepted for recording without this form and payment of the applicable transfer tax. This form is included in your download package.

County-specific forms included

Each Alabama county has its own recording requirements, and the Probate Judge's office has the authority to reject documents that don't meet local standards. Our forms are prepared and validated specifically for each Alabama county. Your download includes the deed form, a completed example, a line-by-line guide, and the Alabama supplemental documents you'll need at recording — including the RT-1 form, homestead information, and applicable non-resident withholding forms. Select your county from the list to get the forms for your specific jurisdiction.

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

This Quitclaim Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Tuscaloosa County.

Our Promise

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