Chambers County Deed Records Search

Chambers County deed records are kept at the Probate Court in LaFayette. The county has two office locations for your convenience.

Chambers County Probate Court

The Probate Court records all deeds in Chambers County. The main office is in LaFayette at the courthouse. There is also an office in Lanett for residents in that area. Both locations can help with deed recording and searches.

Chambers County is in east Alabama on the Georgia border. The county includes Valley, Lanett, and other communities. Interstate 85 runs through the area. The Probate Court sees activity from residents throughout the county.

How to Search Chambers County Deed Records

You can search Chambers County deed records at either office location. Staff maintain index books for grantor and grantee searches. They can help you find documents by name, date, or property description. Call ahead to ask about online access options.

To search deed records in Chambers County:

• Visit the LaFayette or Lanett office
• Ask to use the deed indexes
• Search by grantor or grantee name
• Note book and page numbers
• Request copies of documents

Staff are helpful with the search process. Let them know what property or person you are researching. They can point you to the right index books. For large research projects, call ahead so they can prepare.

Chambers County Deed Recording Fees

Recording a deed in Chambers County costs eleven dollars and twenty five cents for the first page. Each additional page is three dollars. A typical two page deed would cost fourteen dollars and twenty five cents to record.

Recording fee schedule for Chambers County:

• First page: $11.25
• Each additional page: $3.00
• Certified copies: Additional fee
• Plain copies: Per page charge

The deed transfer tax also applies. Alabama charges fifty cents per five hundred dollars of property value. Two thirds of this goes to the state. One third stays with Chambers County. This tax is separate from recording fees. Bring enough to cover both.

Requirements for Recording Deeds

Chambers County follows Alabama law for deed requirements. Your document must include specific items to be recorded. The Probate Court checks each deed before accepting it. Documents that do not comply get rejected.

Every deed filed in Chambers County must have:

• Original signatures of grantors
• Notarized acknowledgment
• Marital status of grantors
• Complete legal description
• Grantee mailing address
• Name of preparer
• Derivation clause
• RT-1 tax form

Under Code of Alabama Section 35-4-60, recorded deeds become public records. Anyone can view them during office hours. The Probate Judge must allow access and provide copies for a fee.

Property Records in Chambers County

Deed records show property ownership history. Each deed names who sold the land and who bought it. The legal description identifies the exact parcel. Recording dates establish when transfers became official. This creates a clear chain of title.

A Chambers County deed record typically shows:

• Names and addresses of grantor and grantee
• Marital status of grantors
• Legal property description
• Source of title reference
• Sale price or consideration
• Signatures and notarization
• Recording date, book, and page

The Probate Court also records mortgages, releases, and other property documents. All affect the title. A complete search checks all record types to find liens and claims.

Related Records and Resources

Other offices in Chambers County keep property related records. The Revenue Commissioner has tax rolls and assessment data. Their office can tell you who pays taxes on a parcel. Tax maps show property lines and parcel numbers.

For complete property research in Chambers County:

• Search deeds at Probate Court
• Check mortgages and releases
• Review tax records at Revenue Commissioner
• Look for liens and judgments
• Check plat maps for subdivisions

Historical land patents are at the Alabama Secretary of State. These show original grants from the federal government. Many Chambers County parcels trace to these early documents. Search them free at sos.alabama.gov.

Cities in Chambers County

Several cities and towns are in Chambers County. All file deeds at the Probate Court. You can use either the LaFayette or Lanett office.

Communities include LaFayette, Valley, Lanett, Five Points, and Waverly. Valley is one of the larger cities. LaFayette is the county seat. All property transfers in these areas record at the Chambers County Probate Court.

Nearby Counties

Chambers County is bordered by these counties. Lee County is to the south. Randolph County is to the north. The Georgia state line is to the east.