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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Harris County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Harris County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Harris County recorder in person.
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