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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Galveston 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.
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)).
Can Jurably record my document in Galveston 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 Galveston County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.