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Recording a Deed or Document in Denton County, TX
Denton County (population 906,419) records real-property documents through the Denton 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.
Denton County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Denton County Clerk – Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (includes $10 Records Management & Preservation Fee per LGC §118.011(b)(2) and $10 Records Archive Fee per LGC §118.011(f)); a $4 Recording Information Page fee is also required first / $4.00 per additional page (back printing counted as a separate page) add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed beyond the first five)
- Mailing address
- Denton County Clerk, Attn: Recording, 1450 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76209
- Phone
- 940-349-2012
- Checks payable to
- unverified (not explicitly stated on official pages reviewed; presumed 'Denton County Clerk')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly required per pages reviewed; deeds must include a grantee address for tax purposes and a return address
Can you e-record in Denton County?
Yes. Denton County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Denton County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Denton 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, or by mail to Denton County Clerk – Recording Division at Denton County Clerk, Attn: Recording, 1450 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76209.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (includes $10 Records Management & Preservation Fee per LGC §118.011(b)(2) and $10 Records Archive Fee per LGC §118.011(f)); a $4 Recording Information Page fee is also required first / $4.00 per additional page (back printing counted as a separate page) add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed beyond the first five)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Denton 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 Denton 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.
Denton County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Denton County?
The Denton County Clerk – Recording Division charges $25.00 (includes $10 Records Management & Preservation Fee per LGC §118.011(b)(2) and $10 Records Archive Fee per LGC §118.011(f)); a $4 Recording Information Page fee is also required first / $4.00 per additional page (back printing counted as a separate page) add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed beyond the first five), with checks payable to unverified (not explicitly stated on official pages reviewed; presumed 'Denton County Clerk'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Denton County?
Yes. Denton County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Denton County?
Mail recordings to Denton County Clerk – Recording Division: Denton County Clerk, Attn: Recording, 1450 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76209 (940-349-2012).
How can Jurably help with recording in Denton County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Denton 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 Denton County recorder in person.
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