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Recording a Deed or Document in DeWitt County, TX
DeWitt County (population 19,819) records real-property documents through the DeWitt County Clerk (Honorable Natalie Carson). 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.
DeWitt County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- DeWitt County Clerk (Honorable Natalie Carson)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 total ($5.00 Clerk Recording Fee + $10.00 Records Management & Preservation Fund + $10.00 Record Archive Fee), per LGC §118.011(a)(2)/(b)(2) and §118.025 first / $4.00 per additional page (LGC §118.011(a)(2)) add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5 (LGC §118.011(a)(2)(D)); double filing fee penalties apply for no heading on first page, illegible pages, missing grantee address (double fee or $25 whichever greater per Prop. Code §11.003), or names not printed under signatures)
- Mailing address
- 102 N. Clinton St., Suite 120, Cuero, TX 77954 (no separate P.O. Box confirmed for recording mail)
- Phone
- 361-275-0864
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed 'DeWitt County Clerk' but not confirmed in source)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in DeWitt County?
DeWitt 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 DeWitt County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets DeWitt 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 DeWitt County Clerk (Honorable Natalie Carson) at 102 N. Clinton St., Suite 120, Cuero, TX 77954 (no separate P.O. Box confirmed for recording mail).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 total ($5.00 Clerk Recording Fee + $10.00 Records Management & Preservation Fund + $10.00 Record Archive Fee), per LGC §118.011(a)(2)/(b)(2) and §118.025 first / $4.00 per additional page (LGC §118.011(a)(2)) add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5 (LGC §118.011(a)(2)(D)); double filing fee penalties apply for no heading on first page, illegible pages, missing grantee address (double fee or $25 whichever greater per Prop. Code §11.003), or names not printed under signatures)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in DeWitt 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 DeWitt 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.
DeWitt County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in DeWitt County?
The DeWitt County Clerk (Honorable Natalie Carson) charges $25.00 total ($5.00 Clerk Recording Fee + $10.00 Records Management & Preservation Fund + $10.00 Record Archive Fee), per LGC §118.011(a)(2)/(b)(2) and §118.025 first / $4.00 per additional page (LGC §118.011(a)(2)) add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5 (LGC §118.011(a)(2)(D)); double filing fee penalties apply for no heading on first page, illegible pages, missing grantee address (double fee or $25 whichever greater per Prop. Code §11.003), or names not printed under signatures), with checks payable to unverified (presumed 'DeWitt County Clerk' but not confirmed in source). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in DeWitt County?
DeWitt 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 DeWitt County?
Mail recordings to DeWitt County Clerk (Honorable Natalie Carson): 102 N. Clinton St., Suite 120, Cuero, TX 77954 (no separate P.O. Box confirmed for recording mail) (361-275-0864).
How can Jurably help with recording in DeWitt County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in DeWitt 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 DeWitt County recorder in person.
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