Search Colbert County Deed Records

Colbert County deed records are stored at the Probate Court in Tuscumbia. Online access is available through the ALTAGS portal.

Colbert County Probate Court

The Probate Court handles all deed recording in Colbert County. The office is on North Main Street in Tuscumbia. Staff record documents, maintain indexes, and help with public searches. This office serves over 57,000 residents.

Colbert County is in northwest Alabama along the Tennessee River. The county includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Florence shares the area. The Shoals region has a rich music history. The Probate Court handles steady real estate activity from this growing area.

How to Search Colbert County Deed Records Online

Colbert County offers online access to deed records through the ALTAGS portal. You can search property documents from home. This saves a trip to Tuscumbia for basic research needs.

The online portal is at altags.com/colbert_probate. Search by name, date, or document type. Index searches may be free. Document images often have a small fee. Create an account to access more features.

To search Colbert County deed records online:

• Go to the ALTAGS portal
• Select land records search
• Enter names or document info
• Set date range if needed
• Review results and view documents

For complex searches or very old records, visit the courthouse. Staff can help with documents not in the online system.

Colbert County Deed Recording Fees

Recording a deed in Colbert County costs eight dollars for the first page. Each additional page is three dollars. These are low fees compared to many Alabama counties. A typical deed costs eleven to fourteen dollars to record.

Fee schedule for Colbert County:

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

The deed transfer tax also applies. Alabama charges fifty cents per five hundred dollars of property value. This goes to the state and county. Add the transfer tax to recording fees for your total cost.

Requirements for Recording Deeds

Colbert County follows Alabama state requirements for deeds. Your document must include certain items. The Probate Court checks each deed before accepting it.

Every deed recorded in Colbert County must have:

• Original signatures of grantors
• Notarized acknowledgment
• Marital status of grantors
• Complete legal description
• Grantee mailing address
• Preparer name and address
• Derivation clause
• RT-1 form

Under Code of Alabama Section 35-4-60, recorded deeds are public records. Anyone can view them during office hours.

Property Research in Colbert County

Complete property research uses several record types. Deeds show ownership changes. Mortgages show loans on the property. Releases prove loans were paid. The Probate Court keeps all these documents.

For thorough Colbert County property research:

• Search deed records for ownership chain
• Check mortgage records for loans
• Look for release records
• Review tax records at Revenue Commissioner
• Check court records for liens

The Revenue Commissioner has property tax data. Tax records help confirm ownership when combined with deed searches. Parcel numbers and maps show property boundaries.

The Shoals Region

Colbert County is part of the Shoals region with Lauderdale County. The two counties share the Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia metro area. Some property near county lines may need checks in both counties.

If you are not sure which county your property is in, check the legal description carefully. Tax records can also help. The Probate Courts in both counties can assist with boundary questions. File your deed in the county where the property is located.

Cities in Colbert County

Colbert County has several cities. All file deeds at the Probate Court in Tuscumbia. One office serves the whole county.

Communities include Tuscumbia, Sheffield, Muscle Shoals, and Cherokee. Tuscumbia is the county seat and birthplace of Helen Keller. Muscle Shoals is famous for music recording studios. All property transfers in Colbert County record at the courthouse.

Nearby Counties

Colbert County borders these areas. Lauderdale County is across the river to the north. Franklin County is to the south. Tennessee is to the northwest.