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OpenDocumentSigning Requirements
The grantor must have their signature notarized.[1]
Recording
Where to Record
Deeds must be recorded at the County Clerk’s Office in the county where the property is located.[2] As of this writing, a $30 fee is charged for documents of 5 pages or less, with each additional page costing $1.[3]
Formatting
While additional formatting requirements may be established at the county level (e.g., Jefferson County), the following standards apply statewide:
Additional Forms
Declaration of Consideration or Value – When filing a deed, this declaration form must be completed and filed to indicate the property’s value and determine whether excise tax is owed.[6]
Sales Listing Form – A sales listing form must be recorded with any deed to supply the state tax assessor with information on the property and the transfer.