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Recording a Deed or Document in Jefferson County, TX
Jefferson County (population 256,521) records real-property documents through the Jefferson County Clerk's Office — Recording 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.
Jefferson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jefferson County Clerk's Office — Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (includes all surcharges) first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5; new fee schedule effective 2026-01-01 referenced on site (PDF: OPR_FEES_Effective_2026-01-01.pdf) but not machine-readable — confirm amounts by phone)
- Mailing address
- Jefferson County Clerk, P.O. Box 1151, Beaumont, TX 77704-1151 (physical: 1085 Pearl Street, First Floor, Beaumont, TX 77701)
- Phone
- (409) 835-8475 (Beaumont); (409) 983-8340 (Port Arthur)
- Checks payable to
- Jefferson County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified — not explicitly stated on official recording page
Can you e-record in Jefferson County?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Clerk's Office — Recording Division at Jefferson County Clerk, P.O. Box 1151, Beaumont, TX 77704-1151 (physical: 1085 Pearl Street, First Floor, Beaumont, TX 77701).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (includes all surcharges) first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5; new fee schedule effective 2026-01-01 referenced on site (PDF: OPR_FEES_Effective_2026-01-01.pdf) but not machine-readable — confirm amounts by phone)).
- 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 Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jefferson County?
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office — Recording Division charges $25.00 (includes all surcharges) first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5; new fee schedule effective 2026-01-01 referenced on site (PDF: OPR_FEES_Effective_2026-01-01.pdf) but not machine-readable — confirm amounts by phone), with checks payable to Jefferson County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jefferson County?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
Mail recordings to Jefferson County Clerk's Office — Recording Division: Jefferson County Clerk, P.O. Box 1151, Beaumont, TX 77704-1151 (physical: 1085 Pearl Street, First Floor, Beaumont, TX 77701) ((409) 835-8475 (Beaumont); (409) 983-8340 (Port Arthur)).
Can Jurably record my document in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.