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Recording a Deed or Document in Ellis County, TX
Ellis County (population 192,445) records real-property documents through the Ellis 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.
Ellis County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ellis County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (effective Jan 1, 2024, per official Recording Fee Schedule document) first / $4.00 per additional page/part of page/rider (official Recording Fee Schedule) add'l (+$4.00 (same as additional page, per official Recording Fee Schedule); earlier reduced from $26/$4/$0.23-per-name structure)
- Mailing address
- Ellis County Clerk, 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165 (Historic Courthouse: 101 W. Main St., Waxahachie, TX 75165)
- Phone
- (972) 825-5091 (Clerk's office) / (972) 825-5000 (Courts & Admin) - fax (972) 825-5010
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Ellis County?
Ellis 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 Ellis County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Ellis 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 Ellis County Clerk at Ellis County Clerk, 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165 (Historic Courthouse: 101 W. Main St., Waxahachie, TX 75165).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (effective Jan 1, 2024, per official Recording Fee Schedule document) first / $4.00 per additional page/part of page/rider (official Recording Fee Schedule) add'l (+$4.00 (same as additional page, per official Recording Fee Schedule); earlier reduced from $26/$4/$0.23-per-name structure)).
- 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 Ellis 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.
Ellis County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ellis County?
The Ellis County Clerk charges $25.00 (effective Jan 1, 2024, per official Recording Fee Schedule document) first / $4.00 per additional page/part of page/rider (official Recording Fee Schedule) add'l (+$4.00 (same as additional page, per official Recording Fee Schedule); earlier reduced from $26/$4/$0.23-per-name structure). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ellis County?
Ellis 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 Ellis County?
Mail recordings to Ellis County Clerk: Ellis County Clerk, 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165 (Historic Courthouse: 101 W. Main St., Waxahachie, TX 75165) ((972) 825-5091 (Clerk's office) / (972) 825-5000 (Courts & Admin) - fax (972) 825-5010).
Can Jurably record my document in Ellis 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 Ellis County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.