Recorder Offices
Probate Main Office
Courthouse - 1 Court Square, First Floor / PO Box 747, Talladega, Alabama 35160
8:00 to 5:00 M-F
(256) 362-4175
Sylacauga Annex
400 N Norton Ave, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150
8:00 - 5:00 M-F
256-245-1453

About Talladega County Recorder
The Probate Office is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in Talladega County.Recording Fees
Recording Fee, first page.....$15.50Additional Pages..............$3.50 each
Extra Indexes or References...$1.00 per name after four
Copies.....$1.00 per page
Certification Fee..$3.00 per instrument plus $1.00 per page
Deed tax: $1.00 per $1000 property value (rounded to next $500)
Minimum deed tax (for any instrument): $1.00
Mortgage tax: $.15 per $100 (rounded to next $100)
The office requires a self-addressed, stamped return envelope, large enough to hold the documents, for the return of recorded originals.
County recording fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the local probate office directly.
Document Formatting Requirements
* Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of recorded 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.
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Probate Main Office
Courthouse - 1 Court Square, First Floor / PO Box 747, Talladega, Alabama 35160
8:00 to 5:00 M-F
(256) 362-4175
Sylacauga Annex
400 N Norton Ave, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150
8:00 - 5:00 M-F
256-245-1453
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
Supplemental 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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