Probate Recording Department
Departments
Probate Recording Department
The Recording Department of the Elmore County Probate Office handles the recording, indexing and preserving of permanent public documents, including real estate records and business entity records. This also includes recording marriage certificates and the appointments of notary public.
OFFICE HOURS AND CONTACT
Office Hours are Monday thru Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. except County recognized Holidays
Documents are accepted for recording from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Documents submitted for recording after 4:00 p.m. will be recorded the next business day.
This department can be reached by phone at:
334-567-1140 Ext. 5084
LOCATION
The Recording Department is located in Downtown Wetumpka at the Administrative Complex at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Wetumpka at 100 East Commerce St. Wetumpka, AL 36092 Suite 100
RECORDING OF DOCUMENTS
Documents to be recorded may be mailed or delivered to:
Elmore County Judge of Probate
Recording Department (Room 100)
100 E. Commerce St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
or
Elmore County Judge of Probate
Recording Department
PO Box 280
Wetumpka, AL 36092
- Electronic Recording of Documents is available at the following Web Address: Click Here
- Please provide a self-addressed and stamped envelope for any documents which are to be returned.
- All deeds to be recorded must have a completed Alabama RT-1 form attached or must have all required RT-1 information set out in the deed. The RT-1 form is available at this link: Click Here
- All documents which require the name of the Preparer, specifically including Documents which transfer an interest in Real Property, must include the name and address of the individual who prepared the documents. Corporate or Business names are not accepted. Documents not containing this information may be rejected for recording. Alabama Code 35-4-110 (1975)
- All documents which transfer any interest in Real Property must contain the marital status of the Grantor or Grantors. Documents not containing this information may be rejected for recording. Alabama Code 35-4-73 (1975)
RECORDING FEE SCHEDULE
Elmore County Schedule of Recording fees can be viewed or printed at this link: Click Here
VIEWING PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
All Elmore County public records are available for viewing and printing. Viewing Stations for public access to recorded documents are located at the "Old Courthouse" at 100 East Commerce Street in Downtown Wetumpka, Alabama in Room 100.
Recorded public records can also be viewed at one of the following:
BUSINESS FILINGS
BUSINESS ENTITIES – Effective January 1, 2021, all Business Entity recordings in Alabama are filed directly with the Alabama Secretary of State and not with the local Probate Office. For Business Entity fees or information regarding Business Entity Recording contact the Alabama Secretary of State.
For more information, please Click Here
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Alabama Marriage Certificates are accepted for Recoding in Elmore County.
The filing fee for each Marriage Certificate is $80.00.
For more information about Marriage Certificates, please visit the Alabama Department of Public Health Website
NOTARY PUBLIC - ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Effective: September 1, 2023
The office of Notary Public is a serious and responsible public office and should not be taken lightly. Abuse of the office or irresponsibility in the performance of notarial duties can result in grave consequences and in a felony conviction. If a Notary Public has doubts about the propriety of any action, he or she should seek competent professional advice before he or she acts.
To obtain information about becoming and serving as a Notary Public and to obtain an application to become a Notary Public, CLICK HERE or visit this site https://alpja.org/?page_id=2845. Also you may call 334-567-1140 extension 5057, 5058, or 5061.
Requirements to be appointed a Notary Public by Elmore County Judge of Probate
1. Must be a resident of Elmore County, Alabama;
2. Must be 19 years of age or older;
3. Must complete required Notary Training and furnish Certificate of Achievement;
NOTE: Licensed Attorneys are exempt from Notary Training and may submit proof of being a Licensed Attorney in lieu of Certificate of Achievement.
4. Must be able to acquire and furnish a $50,000.00 Commercial Surety bond from an Insurance Company or Surety Bond Company payable to the State of Alabama;
5. Must submit $41.00 filing fee payable to Judge of Probate;
6. Must not be currently a debtor in Bankruptcy;
7. Must not have been convicted of a Felony or Crime involving Moral Turpitude.
All Applications must include the following:
1. Fully Completed and Executed Authorized Application;
2. Certificate of Achievement of Notary Training or proof of Attorney Status;
3. Legible Copy of Current Alabama Driver License or Non-Driver ID with Elmore County address;
4. Filing fee of $41.00 payable to Judge of Probate;
5. $50,000.00 Surety Bond payable to State of Alabama;
6. A Self-addressed and stamped envelope for return of Appointment Document.
Applications and supporting documents may be delivered in Person to the following location:
Elmore County Judge of Probate
Recording Department
100 E. Commerce St., Room 100
Wetumpka, AL 36092
Or submitted by mail to the following address: (Note: A Self-addressed and stamped envelope for return of Appointment Document must be included.)
Elmore County Judge of Probate
Recording Department
PO Box 280
Wetumpka, AL 36092
For more information on the statutory requirements regarding Notaries pursuant to Alabama law, review §36-20-70 et. seq. Code of Alabama 1975, as amended, or CLICK HERE or visit this website: https://alpja.org/?page_id=2845.
