Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Bexar County, TX
Bexar County (population 2,009,316) records real-property documents through the Bexar County Clerk - Recordings Division. 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.
Bexar County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bexar County Clerk - Recordings Division
- Recording fee
- $25.00 first page (effective Jan 1, 2024, per official fee document) first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+Itemized: $5.00 recording fee (LGC 118.011(a)(2)) + $10.00 records management/preservation fee (LGC 118.0216) + $10.00 record archives fee (LGC 118.025) = $25.00 first page; Federal Tax Lien $30.00 total; Plats $81.00 total per mylar)
- Mailing address
- Bexar County Clerk, Paul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva, San Antonio, TX 78205 (main courthouse: 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205)
- Phone
- 210-335-2011 (Recordings Division: 210-335-2581)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (official document does not state payee name; standard practice is 'Bexar County Clerk')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Can you e-record in Bexar County?
Yes. Bexar County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Bexar County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Bexar 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 electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Bexar County Clerk - Recordings Division at Bexar County Clerk, Paul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva, San Antonio, TX 78205 (main courthouse: 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 first page (effective Jan 1, 2024, per official fee document) first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+Itemized: $5.00 recording fee (LGC 118.011(a)(2)) + $10.00 records management/preservation fee (LGC 118.0216) + $10.00 record archives fee (LGC 118.025) = $25.00 first page; Federal Tax Lien $30.00 total; Plats $81.00 total per mylar)).
- 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 Bexar County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Bexar County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bexar County?
The Bexar County Clerk - Recordings Division charges $25.00 first page (effective Jan 1, 2024, per official fee document) first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+Itemized: $5.00 recording fee (LGC 118.011(a)(2)) + $10.00 records management/preservation fee (LGC 118.0216) + $10.00 record archives fee (LGC 118.025) = $25.00 first page; Federal Tax Lien $30.00 total; Plats $81.00 total per mylar), with checks payable to unverified (official document does not state payee name; standard practice is 'Bexar County Clerk'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bexar County?
Yes. Bexar County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Bexar County?
Mail recordings to Bexar County Clerk - Recordings Division: Bexar County Clerk, Paul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva, San Antonio, TX 78205 (main courthouse: 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205) (210-335-2011 (Recordings Division: 210-335-2581)).
Can Jurably record my document in Bexar County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Bexar County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.