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Recording a Deed or Document in Jackson County, TX
Jackson County (population 14,990) records real-property documents through the Jackson County Clerk (Katherine M. Respondek). 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.
Jackson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jackson County Clerk (Katherine M. Respondek)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 for first page (per secondary source citing county's fee schedule; official 'Fee Schedule - 1-3-24.docx' referenced on site but not independently downloaded/verified in this pass) first / $4.00 per additional page; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+unverified beyond above)
- Mailing address
- 115 W. Main, Room 101, Edna, TX 77957
- Phone
- 361-782-3563 (fax 361-782-3132)
- Checks payable to
- Jackson County Clerk, per official county clerk page
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet required by TX law; standard identifying-heading/grantee-address rules apply statewide (LGC 191.007; Prop. Code 11.003). Mandatory e-filing required for civil/probate/guardianship/criminal case documents submitted by attorneys via eFileTexas.gov EFSPs (does not apply to real-property recordings)
Can you e-record in Jackson County?
Jackson 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 Jackson County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Jackson 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 Jackson County Clerk (Katherine M. Respondek) at 115 W. Main, Room 101, Edna, TX 77957.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 for first page (per secondary source citing county's fee schedule; official 'Fee Schedule - 1-3-24.docx' referenced on site but not independently downloaded/verified in this pass) first / $4.00 per additional page; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+unverified beyond above)).
- 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 Jackson 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.
Jackson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jackson County?
The Jackson County Clerk (Katherine M. Respondek) charges $25.00 for first page (per secondary source citing county's fee schedule; official 'Fee Schedule - 1-3-24.docx' referenced on site but not independently downloaded/verified in this pass) first / $4.00 per additional page; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+unverified beyond above), with checks payable to Jackson County Clerk, per official county clerk page. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jackson County?
Jackson 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 Jackson County?
Mail recordings to Jackson County Clerk (Katherine M. Respondek): 115 W. Main, Room 101, Edna, TX 77957 (361-782-3563 (fax 361-782-3132)).
Can Jurably record my document in Jackson 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 Jackson County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.