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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- $25.00 (per Local Government Code 291.008(d), effective Jan 1, 2024; $1.00 document filing fee repealed by SB 1612) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate archive/management rider itemized in official notice beyond the $25/$4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- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (per Local Government Code 291.008(d), effective Jan 1, 2024; $1.00 document filing fee repealed by SB 1612) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate archive/management rider itemized in official notice beyond the $25/$4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.
How Jurably helps in Bailey 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 Bailey 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.
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)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Bailey County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Bailey 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 Bailey County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Bailey County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.