Recorder Office
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Probate Office
About the Russell County Judge of Probate
Land records in Russell County are recorded by the Judge of Probate. The office is held by Belinda M. Strickland.
Real Estate & Probate Records available online 06/2002 to now.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: county recorder website · 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.
$3.00 per page, $5.00 indexing fee per document$1.00 for each additional name grantor and grantee name after the first two in each category
$5.00 per additional volume and page indexed (beyond first one)
Deed tax: $0.50 per $500.00 value of property
Mortgage tax: $0.15 per $100.00
Include self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of documents. Make checks payable to Russell County Judge of Probate.
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.
| Prepared-by statement required | Yes (statewide, Ala. Code § 35-4-110) |
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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.
Verified September 2026 against official publications. Sources: Form RT-1 Real Estate Sales Validation Form · Records and Recordings - Tuscaloosa County
Deeds.com Resources & Services
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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 Russell County. Contact the recorder's office about its submission options.
Recorder Office
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Probate Office
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Supplemental Document Resources
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