Search Cullman County Deed Records

Cullman County deed records are stored at the Probate Court in Cullman. Online access is available through the Ingenuity portal.

Cullman County Probate Court

The Probate Court handles all deed recording in Cullman County. The office is on 2nd Avenue SW in Cullman. Staff record documents, maintain indexes, and help with public searches. This office serves over 88,000 residents.

Cullman County is in north-central Alabama. The city of Cullman was founded by German immigrants in 1873. The county has grown steadily and is now one of the larger counties in north Alabama. The Probate Court handles active real estate recording.

How to Search Cullman County Deed Records Online

Cullman County offers online access to deed records through the Ingenuity portal. You can search property documents from home. This is convenient for basic research without visiting the courthouse.

The online portal is at ingprobate.com/Cullman_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 Cullman County deed records online:

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

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

Cullman County Deed Recording Fees

Recording a deed in Cullman County costs four dollars and fifty cents for the first page. Each additional page is two dollars and fifty cents. These are among the lowest fees in Alabama. A typical deed costs seven to ten dollars to record.

Fee schedule for Cullman County:

• First page: $4.50
• Each additional page: $2.50
• 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. Add the transfer tax to recording fees for total cost.

Requirements for Recording Deeds

Cullman 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 Cullman 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 Cullman County

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

For thorough Cullman 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

The Revenue Commissioner has property tax data. Tax records help confirm ownership when combined with deed searches.

Historical Deed Records

Cullman County was formed in 1877. Property records go back to that time. The courthouse holds these historical documents. They document nearly 150 years of land ownership.

The county was founded by Colonel John Cullmann and German immigrants. Many early deeds may have German names. Old records show the development of the community from a colony to a thriving county.

The Alabama Secretary of State has original land patents. Search them free at sos.alabama.gov.

Cities in Cullman County

Cullman County has several cities and towns. All file deeds at the Probate Court in Cullman. One office serves the whole county.

Communities include Cullman, Good Hope, Hanceville, Holly Pond, and Fairview. Cullman is the county seat and largest city. All property transfers in Cullman County record at the courthouse on 2nd Avenue.

Nearby Counties

Cullman County borders these Alabama counties. Morgan County is to the east. Blount County is to the south. Walker County is to the west.