File Alabama Tax Deed with Judge?

[Robert Sims]

Got a Tax Deed for a house in Jefferson County, Alabama!  Here are some questions that I need help with:

• What is the process for filing the Deed with the County?  Did I read somewhere that it costs like $5?  Do I have to do it in person (I live out-of-state).  
• When I got the Tax Deed there was a statement that I "needed to have the property Assessed as soon as possible."  What is that process? Is it necessary?