Find Deed Records in Conecuh County

Conecuh County deed records are kept at the Probate Court in Evergreen. Online access is available through the Ingenuity portal.

Conecuh County Probate Court

The Probate Court handles all deed recording in Conecuh County. The office is on Court Street in Evergreen. Staff record documents, maintain indexes, and help with public searches. This office serves all property owners in the county.

Conecuh County is in south-central Alabama. The county is rural with about 12,000 residents. Evergreen is the county seat and sits along Interstate 65. The Conecuh National Forest covers much of the county. Property here tends to be rural land and timber tracts.

How to Search Conecuh County Deed Records Online

Conecuh County offers online access to deed records through the Ingenuity portal. You can search property documents from home. This saves a trip to Evergreen for basic research.

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

To search Conecuh County deed records online:

• Visit the Ingenuity portal
• Create a user account
• Enter search criteria
• Review index results
• View or download documents

For older records or complex research, visit the courthouse. Staff can help with documents not available online.

Conecuh County Deed Recording Fees

Recording a deed in Conecuh County costs three dollars per page plus a five dollar indexing fee. This fee structure is different from most Alabama counties. Calculate your total based on the number of pages.

Fee schedule for Conecuh County:

• Per page fee: $3.00
• Indexing fee: $5.00
• 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

Conecuh 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 Conecuh 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 35-4-51, deeds must be recorded in the Probate office. Recording gives public notice of ownership.

Property Research in Conecuh County

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

For thorough Conecuh County property research:

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

Much property in Conecuh County is timber land. Large timber tracts may have complex ownership histories. Multiple deeds may cover different portions. Title research on rural land can take more time than city lots.

Historical Deed Records

Conecuh County was formed in 1818 before Alabama became a state. Property records go back to the early days. The courthouse holds these historical documents. They show over 200 years of land ownership.

Old deeds may look different from modern ones. Handwriting varied. Legal descriptions used landmarks like trees and creeks. Some features no longer exist. A surveyor can help interpret old boundary descriptions.

The Alabama Secretary of State has original land patents. These show who first owned land after federal surveys. Search them free at sos.alabama.gov.

Cities in Conecuh County

Conecuh County has a few small communities. All file deeds at the Probate Court in Evergreen. One office serves the whole county.

Communities include Evergreen, Repton, Castleberry, and Brooklyn. Evergreen is the county seat and largest town. All property transfers in Conecuh County record at the courthouse on Court Street.

Nearby Counties

Conecuh County borders these Alabama counties. Monroe County is to the west. Covington County is to the east. Butler County is to the north.