Recorder Office
Contact the recorder's office directly for its records, copies, and recording requirements.
Macon Probate Office
About the Macon County Judge of Probate
Land records in Macon County are recorded by the Judge of Probate. The office is held by James Cooper.
Online land records date back to June 3, 1997. Land records and Probate Court Records prior to June 3, 1997 are not online and can be accessed in the office.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: About the Probate Court and Tag Office · Online Access to Land Records (Deeds) and Probate Court case Records · Alabama Code § 40-22-1 (Justia)
Recording Fees
These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.
$14.50 first page, $3.00 each additional pageNo charge for up to two (2) grantors and two (2) grantees, $1.00 for each additional name.
Deed tax: $1.00 per $1000.00 value
County recording fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the local probate office directly.
Deeds.com has not re-verified this fee information since November 2017. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office before recording.
Document Requirements
Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.
| Return address required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Prepared-by statement required | Yes (statewide, Ala. Code § 35-4-110) |
| Grantee address required | Yes |
| Printed names under signatures required | Yes |
A derivation clause is required in the legal description. The state, county, and municipality should be in the first paragraph of the deed. Marital status of Grantors or Mortgagors. Please do not staple. Documents should be legible originals or certified copies.
Forms filed along with a transfer
- Form RT-1 Real Estate Sales Validation Form Statewide Alabama Department of RevenueIf the conveyance document presented for recordation contains all of the required information referenced above, the filing of this form is not required.
Submitting documents
| By mail | Accepted |
|---|---|
| Stamped, self-addressed return envelope | Required |
| Processing time | Documents are returned the day after being recorded. |
Please provide a return envelope large enough to hold the documents.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: Form RT-1 Real Estate Sales Validation Form · Records and Recordings - Tuscaloosa County · Recording Documents
Deeds.com Resources & Services
Using Deeds.com is optional. Contact the recorder's office directly for its services and submission options.
How to Get a Copy of Your Deed
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Deeds.com eRecording
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Deeds.com does not currently offer eRecording in Macon County. Contact the recorder's office about its submission options.
Recorder Office
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Macon Probate Office
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Supplemental Document Resources
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