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Recording a Deed or Document in Gillespie County, TX
Gillespie County (population 26,726) records real-property documents through the Gillespie 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.
Gillespie County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Gillespie County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (effective Jan 1, 2024 fee schedule) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25-$0.28 per additional indexed name over 5 (source discrepancy between $0.25 statutory and $0.28 cited in one secondary source))
- Mailing address
- Gillespie County Clerk, 101 W. Main St., Mail Unit 13, Room 109, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
- Phone
- 830-997-6515
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No formal cover sheet required, but county requests a blank 2.5" x 4.5" area at the bottom of the last page reserved for the recording certificate/stamp
Can you e-record in Gillespie County?
Gillespie 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 Gillespie County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Gillespie 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 Gillespie County Clerk at Gillespie County Clerk, 101 W. Main St., Mail Unit 13, Room 109, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (effective Jan 1, 2024 fee schedule) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25-$0.28 per additional indexed name over 5 (source discrepancy between $0.25 statutory and $0.28 cited in one secondary source))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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.
Gillespie County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Gillespie County?
The Gillespie County Clerk charges $25.00 (effective Jan 1, 2024 fee schedule) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25-$0.28 per additional indexed name over 5 (source discrepancy between $0.25 statutory and $0.28 cited in one secondary source)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Gillespie County?
Gillespie 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 Gillespie County?
Mail recordings to Gillespie County Clerk: Gillespie County Clerk, 101 W. Main St., Mail Unit 13, Room 109, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830-997-6515).
How can Jurably help with recording in Gillespie County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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.