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Recording a Deed or Document in Houston County, TX
Houston County (population 22,072) records real-property documents through the Houston County Clerk (Terri Meadows). 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.
Houston County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Houston County Clerk (Terri Meadows)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (Recording Fee $5.00 + Records Management $10.00 + Records Archive $10.00) per LGC 118.011 first / $4.00 per additional page or part with visible marks; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+Federal Tax Lien/Release $30.00; State Tax Lien/Release $15.00; Plat/Map recording $120.00 (+$25/extra page); grantee-mailing-address-missing penalty = greater of 2x statutory fee or $25 (Prop. Code 11.003); missing/incorrect identifying heading or signature block doubles the page fee (LGC 191.007))
- Mailing address
- 401 East Houston Avenue, First Floor, Crockett, TX 75835
- Phone
- (936) 544-3255
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet required by TX law; document must bear a clearly identifying heading on page 1 (LGC 191.007) and each grantee's mailing address (Prop. Code 11.003)
Can you e-record in Houston County?
Houston 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 Houston County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Houston 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 Houston County Clerk (Terri Meadows) at 401 East Houston Avenue, First Floor, Crockett, TX 75835.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (Recording Fee $5.00 + Records Management $10.00 + Records Archive $10.00) per LGC 118.011 first / $4.00 per additional page or part with visible marks; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+Federal Tax Lien/Release $30.00; State Tax Lien/Release $15.00; Plat/Map recording $120.00 (+$25/extra page); grantee-mailing-address-missing penalty = greater of 2x statutory fee or $25 (Prop. Code 11.003); missing/incorrect identifying heading or signature block doubles the page fee (LGC 191.007))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Houston 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 Houston 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.
Houston County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Houston County?
The Houston County Clerk (Terri Meadows) charges $25.00 (Recording Fee $5.00 + Records Management $10.00 + Records Archive $10.00) per LGC 118.011 first / $4.00 per additional page or part with visible marks; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+Federal Tax Lien/Release $30.00; State Tax Lien/Release $15.00; Plat/Map recording $120.00 (+$25/extra page); grantee-mailing-address-missing penalty = greater of 2x statutory fee or $25 (Prop. Code 11.003); missing/incorrect identifying heading or signature block doubles the page fee (LGC 191.007)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Houston County?
Houston 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 Houston County?
Mail recordings to Houston County Clerk (Terri Meadows): 401 East Houston Avenue, First Floor, Crockett, TX 75835 ((936) 544-3255).
How can Jurably help with recording in Houston County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Houston 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 Houston County recorder in person.
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