Texas · Document Recording
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.
How Jurably helps in Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fort Bend County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County recorder in person.
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