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.
How Jurably helps in Freestone 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 Freestone 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Freestone County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Freestone 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 Freestone County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.