Geneva County Recorder

The Probate Office is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in Geneva County.

General Recording Fee-$14.00 for 1st page/$3.00 each additional page
$1.00 fee per Cross Reference (Book and Page Reference)
$1.00 per additional name index after 4
*RT-1 forms for deeds count as an additional page

Deed Tax-$1.00 per Thousand
(Ex. $7,001.00-7,500.00 = $7.50)
($7,501.00-8,000.00 = $8.00)

Tax Deed-$18.00 (page fee) $1.00 min. tax fee
***MINIMUM DEED TAX $1.00***

Mineral Deed Tax- $0.15 per acre in addition to standard Deed tax

Mortgage Tax $1.50 per Thousand

Notary Fee-$29.00

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.

* Instrument prepared by: Instrument must show the name and address of the preparer. This can be done in the following format: 'This instrument prepared by NAME and ADDRESS.'

* The marital status of grantors or mortgagors is required to be given on all real property documents.

* The complete name and address of the grantee is required to be given on documents.

* A complete legal description of the real property, including plat book or the section, township, and range should be given. 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.

* Documents containing multiple pages should not be stapled.

* Originals or certified copies can be submitted.

* All documents of conveyance need to 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 next to his name.

The Real Estate Sales Validation Form must be filed in accordance with Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-22-1.