Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Bastrop County, TX
Bastrop County (population 97,218) records real-property documents through the Bastrop County Clerk (Krista Bartsch). 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.
Bastrop County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bastrop County Clerk (Krista Bartsch)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 first page of each document filed (effective Jan 1, 2024) first / $4.00 for each additional page in same document add'l (+Statutory $25/$4 figure already includes recording/records-management/archive surcharges per county's own posted fee sheet; no separate itemized rider listed)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 577, Bastrop, TX 78602 (physical: Bastrop County Courthouse Annex)
- Phone
- (512) 332-7234 (fax 512-332-7241)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (official fee sheet does not state payee name; standard practice is 'Bastrop County Clerk')
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Bastrop County?
Bastrop 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 Bastrop County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Bastrop 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 Bastrop County Clerk (Krista Bartsch) at P.O. Box 577, Bastrop, TX 78602 (physical: Bastrop County Courthouse Annex).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 first page of each document filed (effective Jan 1, 2024) first / $4.00 for each additional page in same document add'l (+Statutory $25/$4 figure already includes recording/records-management/archive surcharges per county's own posted fee sheet; no separate itemized rider listed)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Bastrop 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 Bastrop 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.
Bastrop County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bastrop County?
The Bastrop County Clerk (Krista Bartsch) charges $25.00 first page of each document filed (effective Jan 1, 2024) first / $4.00 for each additional page in same document add'l (+Statutory $25/$4 figure already includes recording/records-management/archive surcharges per county's own posted fee sheet; no separate itemized rider listed), with checks payable to unverified (official fee sheet does not state payee name; standard practice is 'Bastrop County Clerk'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bastrop County?
Bastrop 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 Bastrop County?
Mail recordings to Bastrop County Clerk (Krista Bartsch): P.O. Box 577, Bastrop, TX 78602 (physical: Bastrop County Courthouse Annex) ((512) 332-7234 (fax 512-332-7241)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Bastrop County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Bastrop 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 Bastrop County recorder in person.
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