Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Gaines County, TX
Gaines County (population 21,597) records real-property documents through the Gaines 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.
Gaines County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Gaines County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (Real Property Record, first page, includes all surcharges) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional indexed name over 5 (per official fee schedule PDF))
- Mailing address
- Gaines County Courthouse, 101 S. Main St., Room 206, Seminole, TX 79360
- Phone
- 432-758-4003 (office); 432-758-5411 (courthouse main line per county site)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Gaines County?
Gaines 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 Gaines County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Gaines 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 Gaines County Clerk at Gaines County Courthouse, 101 S. Main St., Room 206, Seminole, TX 79360.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (Real Property Record, first page, includes all surcharges) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional indexed name over 5 (per official fee schedule PDF))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Gaines 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 Gaines 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.
Gaines County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Gaines County?
The Gaines County Clerk charges $25.00 (Real Property Record, first page, includes all surcharges) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional indexed name over 5 (per official fee schedule PDF)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Gaines County?
Gaines 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 Gaines County?
Mail recordings to Gaines County Clerk: Gaines County Courthouse, 101 S. Main St., Room 206, Seminole, TX 79360 (432-758-4003 (office); 432-758-5411 (courthouse main line per county site)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Gaines County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Gaines 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 Gaines County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Gaines County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.