Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Grimes County, TX
Grimes County (population 29,299) records real-property documents through the Grimes County Clerk - 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.
Grimes County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Grimes County Clerk - Official Public Records
- Recording fee
- $25.00 total (Recording Fee $5.00 (LGC 118.011) + Records Management $10.00 (LGC 118.011(b)(2)) + Records Archive $10.00 (LGC 118.011(f))) first / $4.00 per additional page or part with visible marks (LGC 118.011(a)(1)) add'l (+$0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5; Federal Tax Lien/Release total $30.00; State Tax Lien/Release total $15.00; Plats/Maps/Replats total $370.00 first page (+$100/extra page))
- Mailing address
- 270 FM 149 W., Anderson, TX 77830
- Phone
- (936) 873-4410 (fax 936-873-3308)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed Grimes County Clerk)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Grimes County?
Grimes 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 Grimes County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Grimes 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 Grimes County Clerk - Official Public Records at 270 FM 149 W., Anderson, TX 77830.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 total (Recording Fee $5.00 (LGC 118.011) + Records Management $10.00 (LGC 118.011(b)(2)) + Records Archive $10.00 (LGC 118.011(f))) first / $4.00 per additional page or part with visible marks (LGC 118.011(a)(1)) add'l (+$0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5; Federal Tax Lien/Release total $30.00; State Tax Lien/Release total $15.00; Plats/Maps/Replats total $370.00 first page (+$100/extra page))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Grimes 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 Grimes 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.
Grimes County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Grimes County?
The Grimes County Clerk - Official Public Records charges $25.00 total (Recording Fee $5.00 (LGC 118.011) + Records Management $10.00 (LGC 118.011(b)(2)) + Records Archive $10.00 (LGC 118.011(f))) first / $4.00 per additional page or part with visible marks (LGC 118.011(a)(1)) add'l (+$0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5; Federal Tax Lien/Release total $30.00; State Tax Lien/Release total $15.00; Plats/Maps/Replats total $370.00 first page (+$100/extra page)), with checks payable to unverified (presumed Grimes County Clerk). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Grimes County?
Grimes 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 Grimes County?
Mail recordings to Grimes County Clerk - Official Public Records: 270 FM 149 W., Anderson, TX 77830 ((936) 873-4410 (fax 936-873-3308)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Grimes County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Grimes 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 Grimes County recorder in person.
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