Shelby County Recorder

Official office locations, recording fees, and document requirements

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Recorder Office

Probate Court: Recording
County Courthouse - 112 N Main St / PO Box 825, Columbiana, Alabama 35051
8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
205-669-3720

About the Shelby County Recorder's Office

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

Recording Fees

Deeds:
Filing Stamp - $3.00
Index Fee - $10.00
Each Page - $3.00
Deed Tax - $0.50 per $500 (value), or fraction thereof
Each grantor / grantee in excess of two - $1.00
Mental Health Fee - $6.00

Mortgages
Filing Stamp - $3
Index Fee - $10
Each Page - $3
Mortgage Tax - $0.15 per $100 (value), or fraction thereof
Each grantor / grantee in excess of two - $1
Mental Health Fee - $6

Satisfaction of Lien or Mortgage
Filing Stamp - $3
Index Fee - $10
Each Page - $3
Each Mortgagor / Mortgagee in Excess of Two - $1
Mental Health Fee - $6

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

Document Requirements

* 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.

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Recorder Office

Probate Court: Recording
County Courthouse - 112 N Main St / PO Box 825, Columbiana, Alabama 35051
8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
205-669-3720

Available Forms

Quitclaim Deed Gift Deed Warranty Deed Special Warranty Deed Grant Deed Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed Correction Deed Correction Quitclaim Deed Correction Warranty Deed Durable Power of Attorney Limited Power of Attorney for the Sale of Real Property Limited Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Real Property Easement Deed Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way Mineral Deed Mineral Deed with Quitclaim Covenants Notice of Intention to File Mechanic Lien Full Price Lien Notice Notice of Unpaid Balance Lien Verified Statement of Mechanics Lien Declaration of Lien Rights Acknowledgment of Satisfaction Conditional Lien Waiver on Progress Payment Unconditional Lien Waiver on Progress Payment Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Unconditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Lis Pendens Lis Pendens Release Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant Disclaimer of Interest Certificate of Trust Mortgage Assignment of Mortgage Full Release of Mortgage Contract for Deed Assignment of Contract for Deed Full Release of Real Estate Contract Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Full Release of Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Assignment of Rents and Leases Release of Assignment of Rents and Leases

Additional Documents

RT-1 Form Alabama Document Homestead Information Alabama Document State and County Homestead Chart Alabama Document Non-Resident Form NR-AF1 Alabama Document Non-Resident Form NR-AF2 Alabama Document Non-Resident Form NR-AF3 Alabama Document Non-Resident Form WNR Alabama Document Non-Resident Form WNR-V Alabama Document Principal Residence Exemptions from Property Tax Alabama Document

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