Morgan County Recorder Information

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

These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.

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)

Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.

* 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.