Dekalb County Probate Office Mechanics Lien Filing

Guide to filing construction documents in Dekalb County, Alabama

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Dekalb County should get familiar with the Dekalb County Probate Office. This is the office that records documents related to the property, including mechanics liens and notices.

This page contains all of the information construction businesses need to file liens and other documents with the Dekalb County Probate Office, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

The mechanics lien rules in Alabama can be complex. Before recording a lien in Dekalb County, read Filing a Lien in Alabama: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download Dekalb County Probate Office Forms:

• Alabama Claim of Lien Form
• Alabama Notice to Owner Before Work Form
• Alabama Release of Lien Form

Lien FAQs for Dekalb County

What types of documents can I file at the Dekalb County Probate Office?

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release
UCC lien

Which office records mechanics liens in Dekalb County, Alabama?

E-Filing

What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Dekalb County, Alabama?

In Alabama, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 6 months to file a lien after the date of last furnishing. Subcontractors and suppliers have 120 days to file after date of last furnishing.

What are the Dekalb County Probate Office fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Dekalb County, Alabama:
Indexing fee $4.00 Certified fee (This fee applies to each document) $4.00 Recording fee on pages (applies to each document): $5.50 Additional pages are $5.50 each

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the Dekalb County Probate Office to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the Dekalb County Probate Office fees page for the latest information.

How do I release a lien in Dekalb County once I’ve been paid?

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Dekalb County Probate Office, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$13.50 first page $5.50 each additional page.

How do I get copies of documents from the Dekalb County Probate Office?

In Dekalb County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the Dekalb County Probate Office.