Wilcox County Deed Records

Wilcox County deed records are kept at the Probate Court in Camden. No online property record access is available. You must visit in person or submit requests by mail.

Wilcox County Probate Court

The Probate Court in Wilcox County handles all deed recordings and land records. The office is in Camden, the county seat. Staff can help you file new deeds, search old records, and get copies of documents. This is a small office serving a rural county.

Wilcox County does not have online access to property records. This is one of the few Alabama counties without a web-based search system. If you need to research deeds in Wilcox County, plan to visit in person or send a written request. The county may add online access in the future, but none exists today.

No Online Record Access

Wilcox County is one of the few Alabama counties without online deed record access. The county website only offers tag renewal services through the Ingenuity portal. Property records cannot be searched online.

To search Wilcox County deed records, you have two options:

• Visit the Probate Court in person
• Send a written request by mail

If you send a request by mail, include as much detail as possible. Names of the parties, approximate dates, and the property location all help staff find the right records. Include a phone number so they can call if they have questions. Send your request to the address above.

For title companies and attorneys doing regular business in Wilcox County, in-person visits are the standard practice. Some maintain ongoing relationships with the Probate Court staff for faster service.

Recording Requirements

Wilcox County follows Alabama state law for deed recording. Every deed must meet certain requirements before the Probate Court will accept it. Staff review documents during the filing process.

Your deed must include:

• Legal description of the property
• Grantor's full name, address, and marital status
• Grantee's full name and mailing address
• Derivation clause showing prior title source
• Name of the deed preparer
• Notarized signatures from all grantors
• Completed RT-1 form showing sale price

The marital status requirement comes from Code of Alabama Section 35-4-73. The Probate Judge can refuse any deed missing this information. Make sure your document is complete before filing.

Wilcox County Recording Fees

Wilcox County charges $11 to record the first page of a deed. Each additional page costs $3. Payment is due when you file the document. For mail requests, include payment with your documents.

The fee structure for recording deeds:

• First page: $11.00
• Each additional page: $3.00
• Extra names beyond two grantors or grantees: $1.00 each

The deed transfer tax also applies. Under Code of Alabama Section 40-22-1, the rate is fifty cents per five hundred dollars of property value. Two thirds goes to the state. One third stays with Wilcox County.

The office accepts cash, checks, and money orders. For mail-in filings, send a check or money order. Call ahead if you are unsure about the total amount needed.

Types of Deed Records

The Wilcox County Probate Court records many types of property documents. Warranty deeds are the most common. These transfer ownership with a guarantee that the title is clear.

Documents available at the Probate Court:

• Warranty deeds
• Quit claim deeds
• Mortgages and deeds of trust
• Mortgage releases
• Easements
• Right of way agreements
• Timber deeds
• Mineral rights documents
• Subdivision plats

Wilcox County has significant agricultural and timber land. Deeds for rural property often include provisions about timber rights, mineral rights, and access easements. Review all documents carefully when buying land here.

Searching Records In Person

Since Wilcox County has no online access, in-person searches are the main option for deed research. The Probate Court in Camden has staff who can help you find what you need.

What to bring for your search:

• Your ID
• Names of the property owners past and present
• Property address or legal description if you have it
• Approximate dates of transactions
• Cash or check for copies

The office is in the courthouse on Broad Street. Camden is a small town, and the courthouse is easy to find. Parking is available nearby. The office is usually not crowded. Staff can take time to help with searches.

Copies cost a few dollars per page. Certified copies cost more. Let staff know if you need certification for legal purposes. Plan extra time if you need to search through multiple deed books.

Title Searches

A title search traces the ownership history of a property. It looks for liens, claims, or breaks in the chain of title. Wilcox County deed records are the primary source for this research.

Without online access, title searches in Wilcox County take more effort. You or your title company must visit the Probate Court in person. Start with the current owner and trace back through each deed. A full search typically covers 40 years or more.

For real estate transactions, most people hire a title company. Professionals who work in Wilcox County know how to navigate the manual record system. They provide insurance against problems they miss. Most lenders require title insurance before approving a mortgage.

Historical Records

Wilcox County was formed in 1819, the same year Alabama became a state. The earliest deed records date to that period. These old documents show the original land grants and first property transfers in the region.

Historical records in Wilcox County exist only in paper form at the courthouse. No digitization has occurred. Researchers must visit in person to access old deed books. The handwritten records from the 1800s can be difficult to read.

For land records before Wilcox County existed, check the Alabama Secretary of State. Their portal has original federal land patents from early Alabama. Visit sos.alabama.gov to search these documents online.

Mail Requests

You can request deed copies by mail if you cannot visit in person. Send a written request to the Probate Court with as much detail as possible about the document you need.

Include in your request:

• Names of the grantor and grantee
• Date of the deed if known
• Book and page number if you have it
• Property address or legal description
• Your return address
• Phone number for questions
• Check or money order for copy fees

Call the office first to get an estimate of the copy costs. Processing time varies. Simple requests may be handled in a few days. Complex searches take longer. Allow two to three weeks for response.

Cities in Wilcox County

Wilcox County has several small communities. All of them file deed records at the Probate Court in Camden. Towns include Camden, Pine Apple, Pine Hill, Alberta, and Yellow Bluff. This is a rural county with no large cities. The population is spread across small towns and farming areas.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wilcox County. Check the property location to ensure you file in the correct county.