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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Bastrop 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.
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)).
Can Jurably record my document in Bastrop 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 Bastrop County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.