Walker County Recorder Information

About Walker County Recorder

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

Recording Fees

DEED
Deed Tax - $1.00 per thousand
Mineral Tax -15# per acre
Each page recorded - $4.00
Clocking fee-$1.00
Each grantor (*) over two - $1.00
Each grantee (*) over two - $1.00
No tax collected stamp - $1.00
Special Judge of Probate fee - $5.00
Book & page reference (not map book) - $1.00 each

MORTGAGE
Mortgage Tax - $.15 per hundred
Each page recorded - $4.00
Clocking fee-$1.00
Each mortgagor over two - $1.00
Each mortgagee over two - $1.00
No tax collected stamp - $1.00
Special Judge of Probate fee - $5.00
Book & page reference (not map book) - $1.00 each

DEED & MORTGAGE IF RECORDED TOGETHER:
If mortgage amount is greater than deed amount, the mortgage will be calculated as a regular mortgage (see above). Mortgage tax will be charged on the total amount of the mortgage. The deed will be processed with a zero value. You must add $1.00 for the no tax collected stamp. (See above.) If the deed amount is equal to or greater than the Mortgage amount, the mortgage will be calculated as a regular Mortgage (see above). Mortgage tax will be charged on the total amount of the mortgage. The deed will be processed using the difference between the total mortgage and the deed.
Please call if you have questions.

MORTGAGE - RELEASE OR ASSIGNMENT
Each page recorded - $4.00
Clocking fee-$1.00
Each mortgagor/assignor over two - $1.00
Each mortgagee/assignee over two - $1.00
Special Judge of Probate fee - $5.00
Book & page reference (not map book) - $1.00 each

MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENT
Each page recorded - $4.00
Clocking fee-$1.00
Special Judge of Probate Fee - $5.00
Book and page reference - $1.00 each
Names over two - $1.00 each

If you are recording any of the following, please call for a quote: mineral deed, timber deed, or multi-county deed

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

* Documents should be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper or 8.5 x 14 inch white paper.

* The first page should have a blank space in the upper right corner of at least 3x3 inches. This is to accommodate the recording stamp. All other margins on the first page and on subsequent pages should be at least 1 inch.

* Printing or typing should be in black or blue ink, with a minimum font size of 10 point. In order to be recorded, the document must be legible.

* A preparer's statement is needed, which can be given in the following form: "This instrument was prepared by NAME and ADDRESS."

* The marital status of all grantors must be listed on a document of conveyance. This information should be on the first page.

* Include a return to address on the first page so that the document can be returned.

* If a notary stamp or seal is not present, two witnesses are required.

* Printed or typed names are required beneath all signatures in the document.

* A legal description must accompany all instruments. The state, county, and municipality should be in the first paragraph. Any previous recorded information should also be referenced by book and page.

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