Lauderdale County Recorder Information

About Lauderdale County Recorder

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

Recording Fees

DEED TAX - $.50 PER $500 or fraction thereof
MORTGAGE TAX - $.15 PER $100 or fraction thereof

THE FOLLOWING RECORDING FEES ARE COLLECTED ON ALL DOCUMENTS EXCEPT THE ONES SPECIFICALLY SET OUT BELOW:

$16.00 for the 1st page plus $3.00 for each additional page

$1.00 "No Tax Collected" stamp on deeds, mortgages and leases where we do not collect tax

$1.00 for each additional grantee, grantor (you are allowed 2 grantees, 2 grantors)

Satisfaction of mortgage - $11.00 for the 1st page and $3.00 for each additional page.

Plats - $100.00
If maps contain more than 20 lots - $5.00 per additional lot.
$10.00 for each additional page (maximum fee $200)

County recording fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the local probate office directly.

Document Formatting Requirements

* 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.

Please check and be sure the instruments to be recorded have:
Purchase price or today's value on the deed

Name and address of person who prepared the instrument

Instruments are notarized and include the notary date of expiration

Instruments are in correct order to be recorded
The check is for correct amount and signed

Instruments have correct person or company to be returned to after recording

Mailed instruments have self-addressed stamped envelopes to return recorded documents in

Includes the Exhibits and they are legible
Lauderdale County property

Corrective deeds must have it stated on the instrument what is being corrected

Releases have book and page of instrument being released

They record originals only, no copies

No highlighting on documents to be recorded

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