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$250 Discount!

We never lose a deal based on fees or pricing.  We are one of the only Title Companies to make our fees available for free online.  All first time customers, who present this coupon prior to closing, will receive a $250.00 discount on published fees.
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Home Recording Requirements
Alabama Recording Requirements PDF Print E-mail
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
   FORM REQUIREMENTS:
 
Paper:
  •  8 1/2" by 11" accepted
  • 8 1/2" by 14" (maximum accepted)

Deeds/Subordination

Agreement

  • Fair Market Value (FMV)
  • Legal Description
  • Previous Recorded Information Required
Non-Standard Fee:

 

  
Lost Affidavit
  •  Accepted
Margins:
  •  First Page: 3" by 3" Top-Right corner; 1" other sides.
  • Other Pages: 1"
    
Death Certificate
  •  No affidavit required
Print:
  •  Black or Blue Ink
  • 10 point font minimum
    
Power of Attorney
  •  Original Only(copies not accepted)
  • Legal Description
Preparer Info:
  •  Name & Address
  • "Instrument Prepared by:" or "Prepared by:"
      
Vesting:
  •  No unique requirements
    COMMON REJECTION REASONS:
Martial Status:
  •  Required
  
  •  Previous recorded information not present or incorrect.
APN/PID Number:
  •  Not Required
  
  •  Prepared by statement missing.
Witnesses:
  •  Two witnesses required - only if notary seal/stamp is not present.
  

 
Printed Names:
  • Required below all signatures
  

 
Legal:
  • Include state, county, and municipality in 1st paragraph
  • Must accompany all instruments
  • Previous Recorded Instrument Information
  

 
Notary:
  •  Date of Acknowledgment
  • Expiration Date of Notary
  • Stamp or Seal
  • "Acting in..." statement if notary is in a different county than commissioned
  

 

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Jefferson County split into two divisions: Birmingham and Bessimer (last two digits book number 59-63).