Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Hays County, TX
Hays County (population 241,057) records real-property documents through the Hays County Clerk – Records Division. 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.
Hays County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hays County Clerk – Records Division
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (statutory $25 base observed by some sources as $26; official fee schedule effective 01/01/2024 posted on site) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate rider fee found; $25 penalty fee applies if grantee address is missing from a deed))
- Mailing address
- 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008, San Marcos, TX 78666
- Phone
- 512-393-7738
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified (no explicit cover-sheet requirement stated on the records-division page)
Can you e-record in Hays County?
Hays 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 Hays County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Hays 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 Hays County Clerk – Records Division at 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008, San Marcos, TX 78666.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (statutory $25 base observed by some sources as $26; official fee schedule effective 01/01/2024 posted on site) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate rider fee found; $25 penalty fee applies if grantee address is missing from a deed))).
- 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 Hays County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Hays County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hays County?
The Hays County Clerk – Records Division charges $26.00 (statutory $25 base observed by some sources as $26; official fee schedule effective 01/01/2024 posted on site) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate rider fee found; $25 penalty fee applies if grantee address is missing from a deed)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hays County?
Hays 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 Hays County?
Mail recordings to Hays County Clerk – Records Division: 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008, San Marcos, TX 78666 (512-393-7738).
Can Jurably record my document in Hays County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Hays County recorder in person.
Other Texas counties
Jurably services
Record in Hays County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.