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Recorder Office
Choctaw Probate Office
County Courthouse - 117 South Mullberry St, Butler, Alabama 36904-2557
8:00 to 4:30 M-F
(205) 459-2414
About the Choctaw County Recorder's Office
The Probate Office is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in Choctaw County.
Recording Fees
For the most current fees and further information, always make sure to contact the local probate office directly. County recording fees are subject to change without notice.
$6.00 first page
$3.00 each additional page
No charge for first two (2) names
$1.00 each for names three (3) and above
Must report net mineral acreage:
$0.15/acre on deed
$0.05/acre on oil lease
Deed tax:
$0.50/$500, or
$1.00/$1000
$6.00 first page
$3.00 each additional page
No charge for first two (2) names
$1.00 each for names three (3) and above
Must report net mineral acreage:
$0.15/acre on deed
$0.05/acre on oil lease
Deed tax:
$0.50/$500, or
$1.00/$1000
Document Requirements
* The name and address of the preparer of the document should be listed on the first page. This is sufficient if the following format is used: 'Prepared by...............................................(name and address).'
* Originals or certified copies of originals can be submitted for recordation.
* Documents of conveyance must be in writing, attested by two witnesses, and signed by the contracting party or his agent in order to be recorded. If he is unable to sign his name, it may be written for him with the words 'his mark' written next to the name.
* Include the grantee(s) name and address for all documents of conveyance.
* The marital status of the grantor must be listed on a deed or other document of conveyance.
* 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 Real Estate Sales Validation Form must be filed in accordance with Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-22-1.
* Originals or certified copies of originals can be submitted for recordation.
* Documents of conveyance must be in writing, attested by two witnesses, and signed by the contracting party or his agent in order to be recorded. If he is unable to sign his name, it may be written for him with the words 'his mark' written next to the name.
* Include the grantee(s) name and address for all documents of conveyance.
* The marital status of the grantor must be listed on a deed or other document of conveyance.
* 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 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
Choctaw Probate Office
County Courthouse - 117 South Mullberry St, Butler, Alabama 36904-2557
8:00 to 4:30 M-F
(205) 459-2414
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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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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