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Recording a Deed or Document in Fort Bend County, TX
Fort Bend County (population 822,797) records real-property documents through the Fort Bend County Clerk (Laura Richard). 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.
Fort Bend County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fort Bend County Clerk (Laura Richard)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 (statutory $5.00 recording fee + $10.00 records management fee, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5; Federal Tax Lien/Release: $10 recording + $10 records mgmt = $20 total; penalty fee (greater of $25 or 2x statutory fee) if grantee mailing address missing (Prop Code 11.003) or if required heading/typed signature names missing (LGC 191.007))
- Mailing address
- 301 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469
- Phone
- 281-341-8652 / 281-342-3411
- Checks payable to
- unverified (specific payee name not stated on public page; presumed Fort Bend County Clerk)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified (not explicitly stated as separate cover sheet, but LGC 191.007 heading requirement applies - doubled fee if missing)
Can you e-record in Fort Bend County?
Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County Clerk (Laura Richard) at 301 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469.
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 (statutory $5.00 recording fee + $10.00 records management fee, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5; Federal Tax Lien/Release: $10 recording + $10 records mgmt = $20 total; penalty fee (greater of $25 or 2x statutory fee) if grantee mailing address missing (Prop Code 11.003) or if required heading/typed signature names missing (LGC 191.007))).
- 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 Fort Bend 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.
Fort Bend County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fort Bend County?
The Fort Bend County Clerk (Laura Richard) charges $15.00 (statutory $5.00 recording fee + $10.00 records management fee, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5; Federal Tax Lien/Release: $10 recording + $10 records mgmt = $20 total; penalty fee (greater of $25 or 2x statutory fee) if grantee mailing address missing (Prop Code 11.003) or if required heading/typed signature names missing (LGC 191.007)), with checks payable to unverified (specific payee name not stated on public page; presumed Fort Bend County Clerk). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fort Bend County?
Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County?
Mail recordings to Fort Bend County Clerk (Laura Richard): 301 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469 (281-341-8652 / 281-342-3411).
Can Jurably record my document in Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County recorder in person.
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