What Documents Do I Need to Sell My House in Alabama?
The short list is your photo ID, the deed showing you as the owner, your mortgage payoff information if there is a loan, and the signed purchase agreement. The closing attorney or title company prepares the new deed and the closing statement. If the owner on the deed has died or is not you, that has to be resolved before closing.
Helpful extras include your most recent property tax bill, your insurance policy information, any lease if the house is rented, and paperwork on liens or city fines you know about.
If you cannot find your deed, do not panic. Deeds are recorded with the county, and the closing attorney or title company can pull a copy.
If the deed names a person who has died, or names several relatives, that is a title issue rather than a paperwork issue. It has to be cleared through the courts first.
This is general information, not legal advice. The closing attorney will tell you exactly what your transaction needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I lost the original deed?
The recorded copy at the county is what matters, and it can be pulled for you. The original paper is not required.
Do I need a survey or an inspection?
Not to sell to us. There is no lender requiring either one.
What if the deed has a deceased relative on it?
Title must be cleared first. See our page on a house still in a deceased parent's name.
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