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Recording a Deed or Document in Gonzales County, TX
Gonzales County (population 19,658) records real-property documents through the Gonzales County Clerk (Lona Ackman) - Official Public Records. 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.
Gonzales County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Gonzales County Clerk (Lona Ackman) - Official Public Records
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (LGC 118.011(a)(2) $5 + Records Mgmt $10 + Records Archive $10) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Records Management Fee $10 (LGC 118.0216) + Records Archive Fee $10 (LGC 118.025(b)) already included in $25 first-page total; $0.25 per grantor/grantee name indexed in excess of 5)
- Mailing address
- 427 Saint George St., Ste 200, Gonzales, TX 78629
- Phone
- (830) 672-2801 (fax 830-672-2636)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed Gonzales County Clerk, not explicitly stated on official fee schedule)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified (not stated on official fee schedule; general TX LGC formatting rules apply)
Can you e-record in Gonzales County?
Gonzales 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 Gonzales County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Gonzales 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 Gonzales County Clerk (Lona Ackman) - Official Public Records at 427 Saint George St., Ste 200, Gonzales, TX 78629.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (LGC 118.011(a)(2) $5 + Records Mgmt $10 + Records Archive $10) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Records Management Fee $10 (LGC 118.0216) + Records Archive Fee $10 (LGC 118.025(b)) already included in $25 first-page total; $0.25 per grantor/grantee name indexed in excess of 5)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Gonzales 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 Gonzales 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.
Gonzales County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Gonzales County?
The Gonzales County Clerk (Lona Ackman) - Official Public Records charges $25.00 (LGC 118.011(a)(2) $5 + Records Mgmt $10 + Records Archive $10) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Records Management Fee $10 (LGC 118.0216) + Records Archive Fee $10 (LGC 118.025(b)) already included in $25 first-page total; $0.25 per grantor/grantee name indexed in excess of 5), with checks payable to unverified (presumed Gonzales County Clerk, not explicitly stated on official fee schedule). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Gonzales County?
Gonzales 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 Gonzales County?
Mail recordings to Gonzales County Clerk (Lona Ackman) - Official Public Records: 427 Saint George St., Ste 200, Gonzales, TX 78629 ((830) 672-2801 (fax 830-672-2636)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Gonzales County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Gonzales 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 Gonzales County recorder in person.
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