Access Blount County Deed Records

Blount County deed records are stored at the Probate Court in Oneonta. The county also has an annex office in Hayden for certain services.

Blount County Probate Court

The Probate Court keeps all deed records for Blount County. The main office is in the courthouse in Oneonta. Staff record deeds, maintain indexes, and provide copies to the public. This office handles all property document recording for the county.

Blount County is north of Birmingham. The county has grown as people move out from the city. Rural land and small farms are common. The Probate Court sees steady activity with deed filings. Staff are used to helping both first time buyers and experienced real estate professionals.

How to Search Blount County Deed Records

You can search Blount County deed records online or in person. The county has an online portal for searching property records. This lets you do basic research from home. For complete title searches, visit the courthouse.

The online system lets you search by name or document type. Index records show who recorded deeds and when. You can often view document images too. Some records may only be available at the courthouse. Older documents might not be in the online system.

For in-person searches at the Blount County courthouse:

• Visit during regular business hours
• Ask staff to help with the index books
• Search by grantor or grantee name
• Note the book and page numbers
• Request copies of needed documents

Staff at the Probate Court know the records well. They can guide you through the search process. Let them know what you are looking for. They will point you to the right resources.

Blount County Deed Recording Fees

Blount County charges eight dollars for the first page of a deed. Each extra page costs three dollars more. These are reasonable fees compared to other Alabama counties. A typical deed runs eleven to fourteen dollars to record.

Recording fees in Blount County:

• First page: $8.00
• Each additional page: $3.00
• Certified copies: Additional fee
• Plain copies: Per page charge

You also pay the deed transfer tax when recording. Alabama charges fifty cents per five hundred dollars of value. This tax is split between the state and county. For a two hundred thousand dollar property, the tax would be two hundred dollars. Add this to your recording fees to get the total cost.

Bring the exact amount or be ready to pay extra. The courthouse may not make change for large bills. Check what payment methods they accept before your visit.

Deed Recording Requirements

Alabama law sets standards for deeds. Your document must meet these rules to be recorded in Blount County. The Probate Court checks each deed before accepting it. Deeds that do not comply get rejected.

Requirements for recording deeds in Blount County:

• Original signatures of all grantors
• Proper notarization
• Marital status of grantors
• Complete legal description
• Grantee mailing address
• Name of document preparer
• Source of title reference
• RT-1 tax form

The RT-1 form became required in 2012. It shows the actual sale price or property value. Without this form, the Probate Court cannot record your deed. Get the form from the Alabama Department of Revenue website or ask at the courthouse.

Types of Property Documents

The Probate Court records more than just deeds. Many types of documents affect property ownership. All get filed at the same office. The indexes cover all document types.

Documents recorded in Blount County include:

• Warranty deeds transferring ownership
• Quitclaim deeds releasing interest
• Mortgages securing loans
• Deeds of trust for loans
• Releases showing loans paid
• Easements granting access rights
• Plats showing subdivisions
• Liens and judgment records

When researching title, check all document types. A clear deed is not enough. You need to know about mortgages, liens, and other claims. Search both the grantor and grantee indexes to find everything.

Related Property Records

The Revenue Commissioner office keeps tax records for Blount County. These show who pays property taxes each year. Tax records help verify ownership. They also show assessed values and parcel numbers.

For complete property research in Blount County:

• Check deeds at the Probate Court
• Review tax records at Revenue Commissioner
• Look up plat maps for lot boundaries
• Search mortgage records for liens
• Check court records for judgments

These offices work together. Information from one helps understand records in another. Tax parcel numbers often match deed descriptions. Combining records gives a complete picture of the property.

Cities in Blount County

Several cities and towns are in Blount County. All property transfers file at the Probate Court in Oneonta. The main office handles all deed recording for the county.

Communities in Blount County include Oneonta, Cleveland, Hayden, Locust Fork, Susan Moore, Snead, and Blountsville. Oneonta is the county seat and largest city. All these areas record deeds at the courthouse on 2nd Avenue.

Nearby Counties

Blount County borders these Alabama counties. Jefferson County is to the south near Birmingham. Marshall County is to the east. Confirm your property location before filing your deed.