Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Jack County, TX
Jack County (population 8,473) records real-property documents through the Jack County Clerk (Vanessa James). 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.
Jack County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jack County Clerk (Vanessa James)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (Recording Fee $5.00 + Records Management $10.00 + Records Archive $10.00), effective Jan 1, 2024, per official fee schedule first / $4.00 per additional page/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 (no archive fee charged to state); Plats/Maps filing fee $25 + $10 mgmt + $10 archive)
- Mailing address
- 100 N. Main St, Suite 208, Jacksboro, TX 76458
- Phone
- 940-567-2111
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet required by TX law; grantee mailing address required on conveyances (Prop. Code 11.003) — penalty for omission = greater of 2x statutory fee or $25
Can you e-record in Jack County?
Jack 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 Jack County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Jack 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 Jack County Clerk (Vanessa James) at 100 N. Main St, Suite 208, Jacksboro, TX 76458.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (Recording Fee $5.00 + Records Management $10.00 + Records Archive $10.00), effective Jan 1, 2024, per official fee schedule first / $4.00 per additional page/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 (no archive fee charged to state); Plats/Maps filing fee $25 + $10 mgmt + $10 archive)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jack 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 Jack 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.
Jack County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jack County?
The Jack County Clerk (Vanessa James) charges $25.00 (Recording Fee $5.00 + Records Management $10.00 + Records Archive $10.00), effective Jan 1, 2024, per official fee schedule first / $4.00 per additional page/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 (no archive fee charged to state); Plats/Maps filing fee $25 + $10 mgmt + $10 archive). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jack County?
Jack 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 Jack County?
Mail recordings to Jack County Clerk (Vanessa James): 100 N. Main St, Suite 208, Jacksboro, TX 76458 (940-567-2111).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jack County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jack 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 Jack 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.