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Deeds must be recorded on paper not larger than 8.5″ x 14″.[1] State law does not impose other formatting requirements, but the clerk’s office in each county may set its own document recording standards (e.g., Jefferson County).
Signatures
The signatures on a warranty deed must be notarized.[2]
Recording
Properly executed deeds can be filed with the County Clerk’s Office in the county where the property is located.[3] The recording fee for deeds is $30 for the first 5 pages and $1 for each additional page (at the time of writing).[4]
Declaration of Consideration of Value – The party recording a warranty deed must file this declaration form to indicate the consideration paid and the value of the property. It isn’t required in certain situations, such as gift transfers.[5]
Sales Listing Form – This form must be filed with a warranty deed as well to provide real estate data to the state tax assessor.