Find everything you need to record real estate documents in Barbour County, Alabama.
Recorder Office
Judge of Probate: Recording Dept.
303 E Broad St, Suite 101, Eufaula, Alabama 36072-0758
Monday through Friday 9:00 am until 4:30 pm
334-687-1530
About the Barbour County Recorder's Office
The Probate Office is responsible for recording and maintaining records related to real property in Barbour County.
Recording Fees
$18.00 first page
$3.00 each additional page
$1.00 per name after initial two grantors and initial two grantees
The deed transfer tax is $1.00 per $1000.00 of assessed value. This can be made payable to the Probate Judge.
The mortgage tax is $0.15 per $100.00
County recording fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the local probate office directly.
$3.00 each additional page
$1.00 per name after initial two grantors and initial two grantees
The deed transfer tax is $1.00 per $1000.00 of assessed value. This can be made payable to the Probate Judge.
The mortgage tax is $0.15 per $100.00
County recording fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the local probate office directly.
Document Requirements
* Documents should be submitted on 8.5 x 11 inch paper or 8.5 x 14 inch paper. Blue or black ink should be used, with a minimum font size of 10 point.
* On the first page, there should be a blank space of 3 x 3 in the top right corner. Other first page margins, as well as all margins on subsequent pages, should be at least 1 inch.
* Deeds should include the Fair Market Value, a legal description, and previous recorded information.
* Two witnesses are required only if the notary stamp/seal is not present.
* Printed names are required beneath all signatures.
* Full social security numbers should not be listed on documents to be recorded.
* The buyer's and seller's (grantor and grantee) names and addresses must appear on deeds and mortgages.
* Deeds and mortgages must both show the following statement on the front: 'This document prepared by: name, title, and address.'
* Any instrument attempting to transfer any interest in land will not be recorded if the instrument describes the land by reference to a plat but does not have the plat attached to the instrument or if the instrument does not describe the plat book or office in which it is located. There must also be a legal description of the land by metes and bounds.
* The marital status of the grantor must be included on the deed.
The Real Estate Sales Validation Form must be filed in accordance with Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-22-1.
* On the first page, there should be a blank space of 3 x 3 in the top right corner. Other first page margins, as well as all margins on subsequent pages, should be at least 1 inch.
* Deeds should include the Fair Market Value, a legal description, and previous recorded information.
* Two witnesses are required only if the notary stamp/seal is not present.
* Printed names are required beneath all signatures.
* Full social security numbers should not be listed on documents to be recorded.
* The buyer's and seller's (grantor and grantee) names and addresses must appear on deeds and mortgages.
* Deeds and mortgages must both show the following statement on the front: 'This document prepared by: name, title, and address.'
* Any instrument attempting to transfer any interest in land will not be recorded if the instrument describes the land by reference to a plat but does not have the plat attached to the instrument or if the instrument does not describe the plat book or office in which it is located. There must also be a legal description of the land by metes and bounds.
* The marital status of the grantor must be included on the deed.
The Real Estate Sales Validation Form must be filed in accordance with Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-22-1.
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Recorder Office
Judge of Probate: Recording Dept.
303 E Broad St, Suite 101, Eufaula, Alabama 36072-0758
Monday through Friday 9:00 am until 4:30 pm
334-687-1530
Available Forms
Quitclaim Deed
Gift Deed
Warranty Deed
Special Warranty Deed
Grant Deed
Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
Correction Deed
Correction Quitclaim Deed
Correction Warranty Deed
Durable Power of Attorney
Limited Power of Attorney for the Sale of Real Property
Limited Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Real Property
Easement Deed
Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way
Mineral Deed
Mineral Deed with Quitclaim Covenants
Notice of Intention to File Mechanic Lien
Full Price Lien Notice
Notice of Unpaid Balance Lien
Verified Statement of Mechanics Lien
Declaration of Lien Rights
Acknowledgment of Satisfaction
Conditional Lien Waiver on Progress Payment
Unconditional Lien Waiver on Progress Payment
Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment
Unconditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment
Lis Pendens
Lis Pendens Release
Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant
Disclaimer of Interest
Certificate of Trust
Mortgage
Assignment of Mortgage
Full Release of Mortgage
Contract for Deed
Assignment of Contract for Deed
Full Release of Real Estate Contract
Memorandum and Notice of Agreement
Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement
Assignment of Rents and Leases
Release of Assignment of Rents and Leases
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Homestead Information
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State and County Homestead Chart
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Non-Resident Form NR-AF1
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Non-Resident Form NR-AF2
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Non-Resident Form NR-AF3
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Non-Resident Form WNR
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Non-Resident Form WNR-V
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Principal Residence Exemptions from Property Tax
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