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Recording a Deed or Document in Ector County, TX
Ector County (population 165,170) records real-property documents through the Ector County Clerk. 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.
Ector County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ector County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (breakdown per secondary source citing county PDF: $5 base first page + $10 Records Management + $10 Records Archive fee, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 per attachment/rider; $0.25 per additional name indexed beyond 5)
- Mailing address
- Ector County Clerk, Jennifer Martin, P.O. Box 707, Odessa, TX 79760 (physical: 300 N. Grant St., Room 111, Odessa, TX 79760)
- Phone
- (432) 498-4130
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Ector County?
Ector 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 Ector County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Ector 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 Ector County Clerk at Ector County Clerk, Jennifer Martin, P.O. Box 707, Odessa, TX 79760 (physical: 300 N. Grant St., Room 111, Odessa, TX 79760).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (breakdown per secondary source citing county PDF: $5 base first page + $10 Records Management + $10 Records Archive fee, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 per attachment/rider; $0.25 per additional name indexed beyond 5)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ector 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 Ector 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.
Ector County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ector County?
The Ector County Clerk charges $25.00 (breakdown per secondary source citing county PDF: $5 base first page + $10 Records Management + $10 Records Archive fee, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 per attachment/rider; $0.25 per additional name indexed beyond 5). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ector County?
Ector 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 Ector County?
Mail recordings to Ector County Clerk: Ector County Clerk, Jennifer Martin, P.O. Box 707, Odessa, TX 79760 (physical: 300 N. Grant St., Room 111, Odessa, TX 79760) ((432) 498-4130).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ector County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ector 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 Ector County recorder in person.
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