Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Galveston County, TX
Galveston County (population 350,684) records real-property documents through the Galveston 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.
Galveston County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Galveston County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $25-$26 depending on source (statutory $25 base is commonly cited; one secondary source states $26 first page) - exact current posted figure not directly confirmable because official real-property fee page returned 403 on fetch first / $4.00 per additional page (secondary sources; not independently confirmed via official page due to access block) add'l (+$0.25 per additional indexed name over 5; $25 added fee if grantee mailing address missing from instrument (per secondary sources citing county fee schedule))
- Mailing address
- Galveston County Clerk, P.O. Box 17253, Galveston, TX 77552 (physical office: 722 Moody Ave., Galveston, TX 77550)
- Phone
- 409-766-2200 (main); 409-766-2212 (Deed Records)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Galveston County?
Galveston 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 Galveston County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Galveston 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 Galveston County Clerk at Galveston County Clerk, P.O. Box 17253, Galveston, TX 77552 (physical office: 722 Moody Ave., Galveston, TX 77550).
- Pay the recording fee ($25-$26 depending on source (statutory $25 base is commonly cited; one secondary source states $26 first page) - exact current posted figure not directly confirmable because official real-property fee page returned 403 on fetch first / $4.00 per additional page (secondary sources; not independently confirmed via official page due to access block) add'l (+$0.25 per additional indexed name over 5; $25 added fee if grantee mailing address missing from instrument (per secondary sources citing county fee schedule))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Galveston 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 Galveston 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.
Galveston County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Galveston County?
The Galveston County Clerk charges $25-$26 depending on source (statutory $25 base is commonly cited; one secondary source states $26 first page) - exact current posted figure not directly confirmable because official real-property fee page returned 403 on fetch first / $4.00 per additional page (secondary sources; not independently confirmed via official page due to access block) add'l (+$0.25 per additional indexed name over 5; $25 added fee if grantee mailing address missing from instrument (per secondary sources citing county fee schedule)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Galveston County?
Galveston 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 Galveston County?
Mail recordings to Galveston County Clerk: Galveston County Clerk, P.O. Box 17253, Galveston, TX 77552 (physical office: 722 Moody Ave., Galveston, TX 77550) (409-766-2200 (main); 409-766-2212 (Deed Records)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Galveston County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Galveston 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 Galveston 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.