Morgan County Recorder

The Recording Division of the Probate Office is responsible for maintaining real property records in Morgan County.

Deeds
* $5.00 AFF Special Fee, Authorized by Local Act 95-424
* $1.00 Document Filing Fee
* $3.00 Each Page
* Deed Tax $0.50 per $500.00 (value), or $1.00 per $1,000.00 (value)
-or-
* "No Tax Collected" $1.00 (This is in place of deed tax on deeds where we do not
collect tax from Tax-exempt Entities)
-plus, when applicable-
* $1.00 Each Grantor/ Grantee (over two) ("formally known as"/ "also known as" are considered extra names after the original two)

Mortgages
* $5.00 AFF Special Fee, Authorized by Local Act 95-424
* $1.00 Document Filing Fee
* $3.00 Each Page
* Mortgage Tax $0.15 per $100.00 (value), or $1.50 per $1,000.00 (value)
-or-
* "No Tax Collected" $1.00 (This is in place of mortgage tax on deeds where we do not collect tax from Tax-exempt Entities)
-plus, when applicable-
* $1.00 Each Mortgager/ Mortgagee (over two) ("formally known as"/ "also known as" are
considered extra names after the original two)

Satisfaction of Mortgage Liens/Releases
* $5.00 AFF Special Fee, Authorized by Local Act 95-424
* $1.00 Document Filing Fee
* $3.00 Each Page
* $1.00 Miscellaneous Fee (reference to one book and page page)
-plus, when applicable-
* $1.00 Each Mortgager/ Mortgagee (over two) ("formally known as"/ "also known as" are considered extra names after the original two)
* $1.00 Each additional book and page referenced (over one)

Misc. Documents (Assignments, Releases, Partial Releases, etc...)
* $5.00 AFF Special Fee, Authorized by Local Act 95-424
* $1.00 Document Filing Fee
* $3.00 Each Page
* $1.00 Miscellaneous Fee (reference to one book and page page)
-plus, when applicable-
* $1.00 Each additional name in direct or reverse (over two)
Non-Taxed Entity Assignments please call for more details (256) 351-4675

Copies
* $1.00 Per page
-plus, when applicable-
* $3.00 Certification Fee

Contact the office directly at (256) 351-4675 to determine fees and taxes. (Prices subject to change without notice)

* Documents should be submitted on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper, with a minimum font size of 12 point.

* The first page should have a 3 x 3 inch blank area in the top right corner. This should be left blank for recording purposes. All other margins should be at least 1 inch.

* Instruments should have a "prepared by" statement, which should give the name and address of the individual who prepared the document.

* The name and marital status of the grantors should be supplied on the face of the deed.

* A complete name and mailing address of the grantee should be given.

* A legal description of the property in metes and bounds is required. The plat described in the deed should be attached to and made a part of the instrument, or the instrument should describe the book and the office in which such plat book is to be found.

* Signatures and proper notary statements are required. If the document has not been notarized, two witnesses are required.

* Names in the document should be printed or typed beneath all signatures.

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