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Recording a Deed or Document in Austin County, TX
Austin County (population 30,165) records real-property documents through the Austin County Clerk. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Austin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Austin County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (includes all surcharges per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5; Federal Tax Lien/Release total $30.00 ($10 Property Code 14.005 + $10 Records Mgmt LGC + $10 Records Archive LGC))
- Mailing address
- 265 N. Chesley St., Suite #7, Bellville, TX 77418
- Phone
- 979-227-3144
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Austin County?
Austin County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Austin County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Austin County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Austin County Clerk at 265 N. Chesley St., Suite #7, Bellville, TX 77418.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (includes all surcharges per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5; Federal Tax Lien/Release total $30.00 ($10 Property Code 14.005 + $10 Records Mgmt LGC + $10 Records Archive LGC))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Austin County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Austin County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Austin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Austin County?
The Austin County Clerk charges $25.00 (includes all surcharges per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5; Federal Tax Lien/Release total $30.00 ($10 Property Code 14.005 + $10 Records Mgmt LGC + $10 Records Archive LGC)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Austin County?
Austin County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Austin County?
Mail recordings to Austin County Clerk: 265 N. Chesley St., Suite #7, Bellville, TX 77418 (979-227-3144).
How can Jurably help with recording in Austin County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Austin County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Austin County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Austin County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.