Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Freestone County, TX
Freestone County (population 19,439) records real-property documents through the Freestone 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.
Freestone County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Freestone County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (Real Property Record, first page, includes all statutory surcharges: $5 recording + $10 records mgmt + $10 records archive + $1 courthouse security = $26 per some fee-sheet versions; current posted rate is $25 first page) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Records Management $10 and Records Archive $10 and Courthouse Security $1 are bundled into the first-page fee per the county fee schedule; $0.25 per additional indexed name over 5; penalty fee of greater of 2x statutory fee or $25 if grantee mailing address missing; double fee if no heading, unclear signer names, or font under 8-point)
- Mailing address
- Freestone County Clerk, P.O. Box 1010, Fairfield, TX 75840
- Phone
- 903-389-2635
- Checks payable to
- Renee Gregory, Freestone County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not stated as required; document must have clear identifying heading on first page and typed/printed signer names
Can you e-record in Freestone County?
Freestone 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 Freestone County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Freestone 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 Freestone County Clerk at Freestone County Clerk, P.O. Box 1010, Fairfield, TX 75840.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (Real Property Record, first page, includes all statutory surcharges: $5 recording + $10 records mgmt + $10 records archive + $1 courthouse security = $26 per some fee-sheet versions; current posted rate is $25 first page) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Records Management $10 and Records Archive $10 and Courthouse Security $1 are bundled into the first-page fee per the county fee schedule; $0.25 per additional indexed name over 5; penalty fee of greater of 2x statutory fee or $25 if grantee mailing address missing; double fee if no heading, unclear signer names, or font under 8-point)).
- 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 Freestone 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.
Freestone County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Freestone County?
The Freestone County Clerk charges $25.00 (Real Property Record, first page, includes all statutory surcharges: $5 recording + $10 records mgmt + $10 records archive + $1 courthouse security = $26 per some fee-sheet versions; current posted rate is $25 first page) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Records Management $10 and Records Archive $10 and Courthouse Security $1 are bundled into the first-page fee per the county fee schedule; $0.25 per additional indexed name over 5; penalty fee of greater of 2x statutory fee or $25 if grantee mailing address missing; double fee if no heading, unclear signer names, or font under 8-point), with checks payable to Renee Gregory, Freestone County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Freestone County?
Freestone 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 Freestone County?
Mail recordings to Freestone County Clerk: Freestone County Clerk, P.O. Box 1010, Fairfield, TX 75840 (903-389-2635).
Can Jurably record my document in Freestone 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 Freestone County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.