Dale County, Alabama
Not EligibleDale County does not currently accept electronic recording. Documents require traditional submission to the Judge of Probate in Ozark.
Dale County at a glance
- Population (2024 est.)
- 50,067
- County seat
- Ozark
- Recording office
- Judge of Probate
- Typical home value (May 2026)
- $162,000
- FIPS code
- 01045
Reach the recording office in Dale County
The Judge of Probate handles real estate recording in Dale County. Its direct phone number, office hours, and e-recording portal are published on the county's official website:
Visit dalecountyal.orgOfficial county website (source: Wikidata). It's the authoritative place to find the recorder's contact details — confirm phone and hours there before submitting time-sensitive documents.
Not yet — Dale County does not currently accept electronic recording. Real estate documents must be submitted as paper originals to the Judge of Probate's office in Ozark, by mail or in person. Counties adopt e-recording on their own schedules, so this status can change; we review eligibility regularly.
Dale County is home to about 50,067 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 28th by population among the 67 Alabama jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has grown about 1.6% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $162,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.
In Alabama, real estate documents are recorded with each county's Judge of Probate — the probate office serves as the county's land records office.
You can still notarize documents online with Notaron even though this recorder requires paper submission — RON is valid for recordable documents in Alabama. After the online notarization, print the notarized output (or have us ship it) and submit it to the recording office the traditional way.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dale County accept electronic recording?
Not currently. Dale County requires paper originals to be submitted by mail or in person. Check back — counties regularly add e-recording support.
Who records deeds in Dale County?
Real estate documents are recorded by the Judge of Probate, located in Ozark (the county seat).
Can I notarize online and record in Dale County?
You can notarize online — RON is valid in Alabama — but because this recorder does not yet accept electronic submissions, you'll need to print and deliver the notarized document for recording.
Who uses e-recording with online notarization?
Notaron pairs 24/7 remote online notarization with e-recording-ready output, built for the teams that record documents in Dale County every day.
Title & escrow companies
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Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.