Find everything you need to record real estate documents in Blount County, Alabama.
E-Recording Not Available
Recorder Office
Blount County Probate Office
Courthouse - 220 Second Avenue E, Rm 106, Oneonta, Alabama 35121
8:00am-5:00pm M-F
(205) 625-4191
About the Blount County Recorder's Office
The Probate Office is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in Blount County.
Recording Fees
MORTGAGE RECORDING
$8.00 FIRST PAGE
$3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PAGE
$.15 tax per $100.00 or fraction of (round to next $100)
DEED RECORDING
$8.00 FIRST PAGE
$3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PAGE
$.50 tax per $500.00 or fraction of (round to next $500)
IF DEED AND MORTGAGE ARE FILED SIMULTANEOUSLY, DEED TAX IS DUE ON VALUE OR CASH AMOUNT ABOVE MORTGAGE
DOCUMENTARY TAX ON DEED
$.15 PER ACRE MINIMUM $1.00
(WHEN MINERALS ARE MENTIONED)
OIL, GAS, MINERAL, OR COAL FEES
$8.00 FIRST PAGE
$3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PAGE
DOCUMENTARY TAX ON MINERAL LEASES
10 YEARS OR LESS $.05 PER ACRE
10 -- 20 YEARS $.10 PER ACRE
MORE THAN 20 YEARS $.15 PER ACRES
RELEASE OF MORTGAGE, JUDGEMENT, ETC.
$9.00 FIRST PAGE
$3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PAGE
POWER OF ATTORNEY
$8.00 FIRST PAGE
$3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PAGE
THEY DO NOT ACCEPT POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE TO RELEASE LEIN
JUDGEMENT, ASSIGNMENT, AFFIDAVIT, SCRIVENERS AFFIDAVIT, LIENS
$8.00 FIRST PAGE
$3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PAGE
$1.00 EACH NAME IN EXCESS OF TWO IN DIRECT AND/OR REVERSE ON ALL OF THE ABOVE
NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION APPOINTMENT $40.00
PLATS AND CORPORATIONS - PLEASE CALL FOR FEES 205-625-4191
County recording fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the local probate office directly.
$8.00 FIRST PAGE
$3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PAGE
$.15 tax per $100.00 or fraction of (round to next $100)
DEED RECORDING
$8.00 FIRST PAGE
$3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PAGE
$.50 tax per $500.00 or fraction of (round to next $500)
IF DEED AND MORTGAGE ARE FILED SIMULTANEOUSLY, DEED TAX IS DUE ON VALUE OR CASH AMOUNT ABOVE MORTGAGE
DOCUMENTARY TAX ON DEED
$.15 PER ACRE MINIMUM $1.00
(WHEN MINERALS ARE MENTIONED)
OIL, GAS, MINERAL, OR COAL FEES
$8.00 FIRST PAGE
$3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PAGE
DOCUMENTARY TAX ON MINERAL LEASES
10 YEARS OR LESS $.05 PER ACRE
10 -- 20 YEARS $.10 PER ACRE
MORE THAN 20 YEARS $.15 PER ACRES
RELEASE OF MORTGAGE, JUDGEMENT, ETC.
$9.00 FIRST PAGE
$3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PAGE
POWER OF ATTORNEY
$8.00 FIRST PAGE
$3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PAGE
THEY DO NOT ACCEPT POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE TO RELEASE LEIN
JUDGEMENT, ASSIGNMENT, AFFIDAVIT, SCRIVENERS AFFIDAVIT, LIENS
$8.00 FIRST PAGE
$3.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PAGE
$1.00 EACH NAME IN EXCESS OF TWO IN DIRECT AND/OR REVERSE ON ALL OF THE ABOVE
NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION APPOINTMENT $40.00
PLATS AND CORPORATIONS - PLEASE CALL FOR FEES 205-625-4191
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
* The grantee(s) name and address must be typed, stamped, or written on the face of the instrument.
* Originals or certified copies are accepted for recording.
* For deeds and subordination agreements, the following are required: Fair Market Value, a legal description, and previous recorded information.
* All real property documents of conveyance must be in writing, attested by two witnesses, and signed by the contracting party or his agent. If he is unable to sign his name, it may be written for him with the words 'his mark' written adjacent to the name. If a notary stamp/seal is present, two witnesses are not required.
* The name and address of the person who prepared the document should be listed on the first page. This can be prefaced by the following statement: 'This instrument prepared by NAME 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 listed on the deed.
* On the first page of the document in the upper right corner, a blank space of 3x3 inches should be provided. All other margins should be 1 inch.
* Documents should be submitted on 8.5x11 inch or 8.5x14 inch white paper. Printing or typing should be in blue or black ink, with a minimum font size of 10 point.
* Printed names are required beneath all signatures.
The Real Estate Sales Validation Form must be filed in accordance with Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-22-1.
* Originals or certified copies are accepted for recording.
* For deeds and subordination agreements, the following are required: Fair Market Value, a legal description, and previous recorded information.
* All real property documents of conveyance must be in writing, attested by two witnesses, and signed by the contracting party or his agent. If he is unable to sign his name, it may be written for him with the words 'his mark' written adjacent to the name. If a notary stamp/seal is present, two witnesses are not required.
* The name and address of the person who prepared the document should be listed on the first page. This can be prefaced by the following statement: 'This instrument prepared by NAME 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 listed on the deed.
* On the first page of the document in the upper right corner, a blank space of 3x3 inches should be provided. All other margins should be 1 inch.
* Documents should be submitted on 8.5x11 inch or 8.5x14 inch white paper. Printing or typing should be in blue or black ink, with a minimum font size of 10 point.
* Printed names are required beneath all signatures.
The Real Estate Sales Validation Form must be filed in accordance with Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-22-1.
Services & Resources
Get a Copy of Your Deed
Need an official copy? Learn how to request documents from the recorder's office.
Recorder Office
Blount County Probate Office
Courthouse - 220 Second Avenue E, Rm 106, Oneonta, Alabama 35121
8:00am-5:00pm M-F
(205) 625-4191
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
Additional Documents
RT-1 Form
Alabama Document
Homestead Information
Alabama Document
State and County Homestead Chart
Alabama Document
Non-Resident Form NR-AF1
Alabama Document
Non-Resident Form NR-AF2
Alabama Document
Non-Resident Form NR-AF3
Alabama Document
Non-Resident Form WNR
Alabama Document
Non-Resident Form WNR-V
Alabama Document
Principal Residence Exemptions from Property Tax
Alabama Document