Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Harris County, TX
Harris County (population 4,731,122) records real-property documents through the Harris County Clerk - Real Property Department (Teneshia Hudspeth, Harris 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.
Harris County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Harris County Clerk - Real Property Department (Teneshia Hudspeth, Harris County Clerk)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 records archive fee; $10.00 records management fee; $0.25 per additional name indexed beyond 5; condominium records $10/sheet (4 pages taped as one sheet), key maps $50/page)
- Mailing address
- Harris County Clerk, Attn: Real Property Department, P.O. Box 1525, Houston, TX 77251-1525
- Phone
- (713) 274-8680
- Checks payable to
- Harris County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No specific cover sheet mandated, but document must show legal description, grantee's mailing address, printed names under signatures with signer capacity, return address, and 1-2 inch top/left margin reserved for recording stamp
Can you e-record in Harris County?
Yes. Harris County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Harris County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Harris 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 electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, or by mail to Harris County Clerk - Real Property Department (Teneshia Hudspeth, Harris County Clerk) at Harris County Clerk, Attn: Real Property Department, P.O. Box 1525, Houston, TX 77251-1525.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 records archive fee; $10.00 records management fee; $0.25 per additional name indexed beyond 5; condominium records $10/sheet (4 pages taped as one sheet), key maps $50/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Harris 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 Harris 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Harris County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Harris County?
The Harris County Clerk - Real Property Department (Teneshia Hudspeth, Harris County Clerk) charges $25.00 first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 records archive fee; $10.00 records management fee; $0.25 per additional name indexed beyond 5; condominium records $10/sheet (4 pages taped as one sheet), key maps $50/page), with checks payable to Harris County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Harris County?
Yes. Harris County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Harris County?
Mail recordings to Harris County Clerk - Real Property Department (Teneshia Hudspeth, Harris County Clerk): Harris County Clerk, Attn: Real Property Department, P.O. Box 1525, Houston, TX 77251-1525 ((713) 274-8680).
How can Jurably help with recording in Harris County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Harris 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 Harris County recorder in person.
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