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Recording a Deed or Document in Deaf Smith County, TX
Deaf Smith County (population 18,584) records real-property documents through the Deaf Smith County Clerk (Rachel Garman). 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.
Deaf Smith County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Deaf Smith County Clerk (Rachel Garman)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 total ($5.00 Recording Fee + $10.00 Records Management + $10.00 Records Archive) first / $4.00 per additional page or part with visible marks add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5; Return Check Charge $30.00; Plats/Maps recording $60.00 total ($40 recording + $10 records mgmt + $10 archive) plus $5 for extra pages)
- Mailing address
- 235 E. 3rd Street, Room 203, Hereford, TX 79045
- Phone
- (806) 363-7077
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No formal cover sheet mandated, but county requests minimum 1" blank margin at top of first page and 3" blank margin at bottom of last page for recording stamps
Can you e-record in Deaf Smith County?
Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County Clerk (Rachel Garman) at 235 E. 3rd Street, Room 203, Hereford, TX 79045.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 total ($5.00 Recording Fee + $10.00 Records Management + $10.00 Records Archive) first / $4.00 per additional page or part with visible marks add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5; Return Check Charge $30.00; Plats/Maps recording $60.00 total ($40 recording + $10 records mgmt + $10 archive) plus $5 for extra pages)).
- 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 Deaf Smith 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.
Deaf Smith County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Deaf Smith County?
The Deaf Smith County Clerk (Rachel Garman) charges $25.00 total ($5.00 Recording Fee + $10.00 Records Management + $10.00 Records Archive) first / $4.00 per additional page or part with visible marks add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5; Return Check Charge $30.00; Plats/Maps recording $60.00 total ($40 recording + $10 records mgmt + $10 archive) plus $5 for extra pages). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Deaf Smith County?
Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County?
Mail recordings to Deaf Smith County Clerk (Rachel Garman): 235 E. 3rd Street, Room 203, Hereford, TX 79045 ((806) 363-7077).
Can Jurably record my document in Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.