Find Deed Records in Hoover

Hoover deed records are split between two counties. The city spans both Jefferson County and Shelby County, so where you record a deed depends on which part of Hoover your property is in.

Why Hoover Has Two Deed Offices

Hoover is one of the few Alabama cities that crosses a county line. Part of the city is in Jefferson County. The other part is in Shelby County. The county line runs through the middle of the city. This means Hoover deed records are filed at two different Probate Courts.

When you buy property in Hoover, your deed goes to whichever county the land is in. Your closing company will file it at the right office. But if you are searching for records, you need to know which county to check. The address alone does not always tell you. Properties on the same street can be in different counties.

Most of Hoover is in Jefferson County. This includes the Galleria area and the older parts of the city. The Ross Bridge area and parts near Highway 280 are in Shelby County. If you are not sure which county your Hoover property is in, check your tax bill. It will say Jefferson or Shelby at the top.

Jefferson County Probate Court

For Hoover properties in Jefferson County, deed records are at the Jefferson County Probate Court in Birmingham. This office serves the larger portion of Hoover. It has an excellent online system called Landmark Web with records going back to 1813.

Jefferson County has one of the best online systems in Alabama. You can search by name, legal description, or document type. Records go back over 200 years. This makes it easy to trace the full history of a Hoover property in the Jefferson County portion of the city.

Shelby County Probate Court

For Hoover properties in Shelby County, deed records are at the Shelby County Probate Court in Columbiana. This office serves the southern and eastern parts of Hoover. Shelby County offers free online access to deed records from 1819 to the present.

Shelby County stands out for completely free online access. You can view and download deed images without paying per page. This is unusual in Alabama. The free access makes Shelby County one of the best places to research property records online.

How to Find Which County Handles Your Hoover Deed

Finding the right county for your Hoover property is important. You cannot record a deed at the wrong county. And if you search the wrong county, you will not find your records. Here are ways to figure out which county handles your Hoover property.

Ways to determine your county:

• Check your property tax bill. It shows which county assesses your taxes.
• Look at your existing deed. The recording info shows which county.
• Search both county websites by your address.
• Call the Hoover city offices. They can tell you based on address.
• Check with a title company. They know the exact boundaries.

The county line is not always where you might expect. Streets can cross from one county to the other. Neighborhoods that seem connected can be in different counties. Do not assume based on location. Check to be sure before you spend time searching the wrong county for Hoover deed records.

Hoover Deed Recording Fees

Fees differ slightly between Jefferson and Shelby Counties. Both follow Alabama state law for base fees, but each adds local charges. Here is what to expect when recording a deed in Hoover.

Jefferson County fees for Hoover properties:

• First page recording: $15.00 to $20.00
• Each additional page: $3.00
• Deed transfer tax: $0.50 per $500 of value

Shelby County fees for Hoover properties:

• First page recording: approximately $15.00
• Each additional page: $3.00
• Deed transfer tax: $0.50 per $500 of value

The deed transfer tax is set by Code of Alabama Section 40-22-1. This applies in both counties. Some transfers are exempt, like those between spouses. Call the appropriate county before you go to confirm current fees for your Hoover deed filing.

Filing a Deed in Hoover

Alabama has specific requirements for deeds. Both Jefferson and Shelby Counties will reject documents that do not meet these standards. Make sure your deed is complete before you file it.

Every deed filed in Hoover must include:

• Full legal description of the property
• Grantor name, address, and marital status
• Grantee name and mailing address
• Derivation clause showing prior ownership
• Name of person who prepared the deed
• Notarized signatures of all grantors
• RT-1 Real Estate Sales Validation Form

The marital status requirement comes from Code of Alabama Section 35-4-73. The RT-1 form is required by the Alabama Department of Revenue for all property transfers. Your closing company or title attorney handles these items during a normal property sale in Hoover.

County Deed Records Pages

Hoover is split between Jefferson County and Shelby County. Visit the county page that handles your property for more details on that specific office.

Nearby Cities

These major Alabama cities are near Hoover. Each uses its county Probate Court for deed records. Click a city to learn about deed records in that area.