Marshall County Recorder

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

DEEDS
Deed Tax(per $500.00 or portion thereof)............ 0.50
Each Additional Grantor(over 2)............................... 1.00
Each Additional Grantee (over 2)......... 1.00
Recording Fee...(per page)..... (up to 2 names)... 3.00
Certification.............................................................................. 1.00
Probate Judge Fee....................................................................... 5.00

MORTGAGES
Mortgage Tax(per $100.00 or portion thereof). 0.15
Federal Credit Unions.......(no tax fees)...... 1.00
Each Additional Name......(over 2) (mortgagor & mortgagee)......... 1.00
Recording Fee......(per page)..... (up to 2 names) 3.00
Certification............................................................................. 1.00
Probate Judge Fee..................................................................... 5.00

MORTGAGE RELEASE, SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT,
ASSIGNMENT, ETC.
Release/Assignment Fee...(per mortgage listed)... 3.00
Recording Fee...(per page)....... (up to 2 names)...... 3.00
Certification............................................................................... 1.00
Probate Judge Fee....................................................................... 5.00

GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, AFFIDAVIT, EASEMENT,
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT, LIS PENDENS
Recording Fee...............(per page)............................................... 3.00
Certification................................................................................ 1.00
Probate Judge Fee........................................................................ 5.00

TRUST AGREEMENT
Recording Fee................(per page)................................. 3.00
Certification............................................................................. 1.00
Probate Judge Fee................................................................... 5.00

DECLARATION OF TRUST
Recording Fee..............................................15.00
Probate Judge Fee................................. 5.00

SALES CONTRACT
Deed Tax....(per $500.00 or portion thereof on DOWN PAYMENT)....... 0.50
Mortgate.....(per $100.00 or portion thereof on BALANCE)................... 0.15
Recording Fee.................(per page)......(up to 2 names)... 3.00
Certification................................................................................ 1.00
Probate Judge Fee...................................................................... 5.00

Make checks payable to "Marshall County Judge of Probate." A self-addressed, stamped envelope is required for document return.

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

Leave 2 inches blank on top of first page for recorder's information.

Document referencing system: [Date plus] Book & Page. (Format example: Book 1184, Page 118)
In subsequent related documents, include references (book/page, doc#, etc.) to all prior related documents.

* 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.