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Recording a Deed or Document in Brewster County, TX
Brewster County (population 9,545) records real-property documents through the Brewster County Clerk (Sarah Lujan). 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.
Brewster County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Brewster County Clerk (Sarah Lujan)
- Recording fee
- unverified - official page references a '2025 Fee Schedule' document that could not be retrieved directly; third-party sources (Deeds.com/CourthouseDirect) cite $26 first page, but this could not be confirmed against the official current schedule first / unverified - third-party sources cite $3.00 per additional page, conflicting with the standard TX $4.00 statutory rate; not confirmed from the official fee schedule PDF add'l
- Mailing address
- P.O. Drawer 119, Alpine, TX 79831 (physical office: 201 W Ave E, Alpine, TX 79830)
- Phone
- 432-837-6200 ext. 202 (also reported as 432-837-3366, fax 432-837-6217)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Brewster County?
Brewster 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 Brewster County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Brewster 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 Brewster County Clerk (Sarah Lujan) at P.O. Drawer 119, Alpine, TX 79831 (physical office: 201 W Ave E, Alpine, TX 79830).
- Pay the recording fee (unverified - official page references a '2025 Fee Schedule' document that could not be retrieved directly; third-party sources (Deeds.com/CourthouseDirect) cite $26 first page, but this could not be confirmed against the official current schedule first / unverified - third-party sources cite $3.00 per additional page, conflicting with the standard TX $4.00 statutory rate; not confirmed from the official fee schedule PDF add'l).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Brewster 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 Brewster 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.
Brewster County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Brewster County?
The Brewster County Clerk (Sarah Lujan) charges unverified - official page references a '2025 Fee Schedule' document that could not be retrieved directly; third-party sources (Deeds.com/CourthouseDirect) cite $26 first page, but this could not be confirmed against the official current schedule first / unverified - third-party sources cite $3.00 per additional page, conflicting with the standard TX $4.00 statutory rate; not confirmed from the official fee schedule PDF add'l. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Brewster County?
Brewster 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 Brewster County?
Mail recordings to Brewster County Clerk (Sarah Lujan): P.O. Drawer 119, Alpine, TX 79831 (physical office: 201 W Ave E, Alpine, TX 79830) (432-837-6200 ext. 202 (also reported as 432-837-3366, fax 432-837-6217)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Brewster County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Brewster 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 Brewster County recorder in person.
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