Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Dallas County, TX
Dallas County (population 2,611,481) records real-property documents through the Dallas County Clerk – Recording 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.
Dallas County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dallas County Clerk – Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $25.00 total ($5 recording + $10 Records Preservation + $10 Archiving Records) per LGC 118.011/118.025 first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5)
- Mailing address
- Dallas County Clerk's Office, Recording Division, 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75202
- Phone
- (214) 653-7099
- Checks payable to
- Dallas County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated, but first page must have a 2.5" top margin with a designated 3.5" left block for grantee/return-address info and a reserved right block for clerk's recording stamp; if the actual first page doesn't comply, a compliant cover page must be attached
Can you e-record in Dallas County?
Yes. Dallas 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 Dallas County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Dallas 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 Dallas County Clerk – Recording Division at Dallas County Clerk's Office, Recording Division, 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75202.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 total ($5 recording + $10 Records Preservation + $10 Archiving Records) per LGC 118.011/118.025 first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Dallas 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 Dallas 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Dallas County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dallas County?
The Dallas County Clerk – Recording Division charges $25.00 total ($5 recording + $10 Records Preservation + $10 Archiving Records) per LGC 118.011/118.025 first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5), with checks payable to Dallas County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dallas County?
Yes. Dallas 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 Dallas County?
Mail recordings to Dallas County Clerk – Recording Division: Dallas County Clerk's Office, Recording Division, 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75202 ((214) 653-7099).
How can Jurably help with recording in Dallas County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Dallas 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 Dallas County recorder in person.
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