How to Transfer Land in the State of Alabama
- 1). Gather the information from both the grantor and grantee of the property. Alabama state law requires the legal name and address to be used when transferring land. Also, obtain a copy of the deed to the land from the current landowner that has the legal description and lists the grantor as the current owner.
- 2). Contact an attorney who handles real estate transfers to compose a deed to transfer land in the state of Alabama. Provide the previous deed as a guide for the attorney when composing the deed. It gives the legal description, mineral rights and exclusions to the property.
- 3). Sign and date the deed. It is required in the state of Alabama that a deed be notarized and stamped as well. The attorney will provide a notary when the deed is completed.
- 4). Take the original copy of the deed to the county courthouse and have it recorded in the deed book where it becomes a permanent record in the state of Alabama. This protects you from future claims or judgments on the title.
