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Recording a Deed or Document in Bailey County, TX
Bailey County (population 6,903) records real-property documents through the Bailey County Clerk (Irene Espinoza). 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.
Bailey County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bailey County Clerk (Irene Espinoza)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (per Local Government Code 291.008(d), effective Jan 1, 2024; $1.00 document filing fee repealed by SB 1612) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate archive/management rider itemized in official notice beyond the $25/$4 statutory-floor figures))
- Mailing address
- Bailey County Courthouse, 300 South 1st Street, Suite #200, Muleshoe, TX 79347
- Phone
- 806-272-3044 (fax 806-272-3538)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (official notice does not state payee name; commonly 'Bailey County Clerk')
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Bailey County?
Bailey 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 Bailey County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Bailey 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 Bailey County Clerk (Irene Espinoza) at Bailey County Courthouse, 300 South 1st Street, Suite #200, Muleshoe, TX 79347.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (per Local Government Code 291.008(d), effective Jan 1, 2024; $1.00 document filing fee repealed by SB 1612) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate archive/management rider itemized in official notice beyond the $25/$4 statutory-floor figures))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Bailey County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Bailey County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bailey County?
The Bailey County Clerk (Irene Espinoza) charges $25.00 (per Local Government Code 291.008(d), effective Jan 1, 2024; $1.00 document filing fee repealed by SB 1612) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate archive/management rider itemized in official notice beyond the $25/$4 statutory-floor figures)), with checks payable to unverified (official notice does not state payee name; commonly 'Bailey County Clerk'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bailey County?
Bailey 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 Bailey County?
Mail recordings to Bailey County Clerk (Irene Espinoza): Bailey County Courthouse, 300 South 1st Street, Suite #200, Muleshoe, TX 79347 (806-272-3044 (fax 806-272-3538)).
Can Jurably record my document in Bailey County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Bailey County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.