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Recording a Deed or Document in Cameron County, TX
Cameron County (population 421,020) records real-property documents through the Cameron County Clerk - Filing & Recording Department. 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.
Cameron County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cameron County Clerk - Filing & Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $35.00 for first page first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per name indexed beyond 5 names; State Tax Lien/Release $10.00; plain copies $1/page; certified copies $5/document plus $1/page)
- Mailing address
- Cameron County Clerk's Office, Attn: Filing & Recording Department, P.O. Box 2178, Brownsville, TX 78522-2178 (physical office: Cameron County Administration Building, 835 East Levee Street, 3rd Floor, Brownsville, TX 78520)
- Phone
- (956) 544-0815 (main office); (956) 247-3509 (branch office)
- Checks payable to
- Cameron County Clerk (per secondary source citing county guidance; not directly confirmed verbatim on the official credit-card-payments page, so treat with caution)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not explicitly required, but page count for fee calculation includes any attachments and cover sheets submitted
Can you e-record in Cameron County?
Cameron 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 Cameron County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Cameron 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 Cameron County Clerk - Filing & Recording Department at Cameron County Clerk's Office, Attn: Filing & Recording Department, P.O. Box 2178, Brownsville, TX 78522-2178 (physical office: Cameron County Administration Building, 835 East Levee Street, 3rd Floor, Brownsville, TX 78520).
- Pay the recording fee ($35.00 for first page first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per name indexed beyond 5 names; State Tax Lien/Release $10.00; plain copies $1/page; certified copies $5/document plus $1/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cameron 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 Cameron 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.
Cameron County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cameron County?
The Cameron County Clerk - Filing & Recording Department charges $35.00 for first page first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per name indexed beyond 5 names; State Tax Lien/Release $10.00; plain copies $1/page; certified copies $5/document plus $1/page), with checks payable to Cameron County Clerk (per secondary source citing county guidance; not directly confirmed verbatim on the official credit-card-payments page, so treat with caution). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cameron County?
Cameron 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 Cameron County?
Mail recordings to Cameron County Clerk - Filing & Recording Department: Cameron County Clerk's Office, Attn: Filing & Recording Department, P.O. Box 2178, Brownsville, TX 78522-2178 (physical office: Cameron County Administration Building, 835 East Levee Street, 3rd Floor, Brownsville, TX 78520) ((956) 544-0815 (main office); (956) 247-3509 (branch office)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cameron County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cameron 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 Cameron County recorder in person.
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