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Recording a Deed or Document in Fayette County, TX
Fayette County (population 24,433) records real-property documents through the Fayette County Clerk (Brenda Fietsam). 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.
Fayette County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fayette County Clerk (Brenda Fietsam)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5; Assumed Name Certificates first page $23.00 (+$4/pg, $0.50/name over 2); Federal Tax Liens/Releases $30.00 (+$4/pg))
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 59 / 246 W. Colorado St., La Grange, Texas 78945
- Phone
- (979) 968-3251
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not a separate cover sheet, but per LGC 191.007 (as stated in county 'Specifications' doc): document must have a title at the top identifying the type of instrument, or fee is doubled
Can you e-record in Fayette County?
Fayette 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 Fayette County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Fayette 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 Fayette County Clerk (Brenda Fietsam) at P.O. Box 59 / 246 W. Colorado St., La Grange, Texas 78945.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5; Assumed Name Certificates first page $23.00 (+$4/pg, $0.50/name over 2); Federal Tax Liens/Releases $30.00 (+$4/pg))).
- 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 Fayette 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.
Fayette County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fayette County?
The Fayette County Clerk (Brenda Fietsam) charges $25.00 first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5; Assumed Name Certificates first page $23.00 (+$4/pg, $0.50/name over 2); Federal Tax Liens/Releases $30.00 (+$4/pg)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fayette County?
Fayette 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 Fayette County?
Mail recordings to Fayette County Clerk (Brenda Fietsam): P.O. Box 59 / 246 W. Colorado St., La Grange, Texas 78945 ((979) 968-3251).
Can Jurably record my document in Fayette 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 Fayette County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.