Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Howard County, TX
Howard County (population 34,866) records real-property documents through the Howard 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.
Howard County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Howard County Clerk
- Recording fee
- unverified — conflicting figures reported ($23 vs. $25 for first page); official 2023/2024 fee-schedule PDFs on co.howard.tx.us returned 404/broken links and could not be confirmed directly. Statutory floor under LGC 118.011 is $25 first page ($5 recording + $10 records mgmt + $10 archive), which is the likely current rate, but this is NOT independently confirmed from an accessible official document first / unverified — secondary sources report $4-$5/additional page plus $0.21-$0.25 per indexed name over 5; not confirmed from an accessible official PDF add'l (+Grantee-address-missing penalty reported as $22 by a secondary source (unverified officially))
- Mailing address
- 300 Main Street, Room 104, Big Spring, TX 79721 (also cited as PO Box 1468, Big Spring, TX 79721 for mail)
- Phone
- 432-264-2213
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet required by TX law; standard identifying-heading and grantee-address requirements apply statewide (LGC 191.007; Prop. Code 11.003) though not independently confirmed on Howard's site
Can you e-record in Howard County?
Howard 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 Howard County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Howard 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 Howard County Clerk at 300 Main Street, Room 104, Big Spring, TX 79721 (also cited as PO Box 1468, Big Spring, TX 79721 for mail).
- Pay the recording fee (unverified — conflicting figures reported ($23 vs. $25 for first page); official 2023/2024 fee-schedule PDFs on co.howard.tx.us returned 404/broken links and could not be confirmed directly. Statutory floor under LGC 118.011 is $25 first page ($5 recording + $10 records mgmt + $10 archive), which is the likely current rate, but this is NOT independently confirmed from an accessible official document first / unverified — secondary sources report $4-$5/additional page plus $0.21-$0.25 per indexed name over 5; not confirmed from an accessible official PDF add'l (+Grantee-address-missing penalty reported as $22 by a secondary source (unverified officially))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Howard 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 Howard 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.
Howard County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Howard County?
The Howard County Clerk charges unverified — conflicting figures reported ($23 vs. $25 for first page); official 2023/2024 fee-schedule PDFs on co.howard.tx.us returned 404/broken links and could not be confirmed directly. Statutory floor under LGC 118.011 is $25 first page ($5 recording + $10 records mgmt + $10 archive), which is the likely current rate, but this is NOT independently confirmed from an accessible official document first / unverified — secondary sources report $4-$5/additional page plus $0.21-$0.25 per indexed name over 5; not confirmed from an accessible official PDF add'l (+Grantee-address-missing penalty reported as $22 by a secondary source (unverified officially)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Howard County?
Howard 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 Howard County?
Mail recordings to Howard County Clerk: 300 Main Street, Room 104, Big Spring, TX 79721 (also cited as PO Box 1468, Big Spring, TX 79721 for mail) (432-264-2213).
How can Jurably help with recording in Howard County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Howard 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 Howard County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.