Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Karnes County, TX
Karnes County (population 14,707) records real-property documents through the Karnes County Clerk (Jamie Leal). 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.
Karnes County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Karnes County Clerk (Jamie Leal)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (effective Jan. 1, 2024; the prior $1.00 document filing fee was removed per SB 1612 repeal of LGC 291.008(d)) first / $4.00 add'l (+None additional confirmed beyond statutory $25/$4 schedule per official 2024 fee notice)
- Mailing address
- 210 W. Calvert, Suite 100, Karnes City, TX 78118 (mailing address not separately published; use physical address)
- Phone
- (830) 780-3938
- Checks payable to
- Karnes County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not explicitly required, but 'Official Public Records Filing Requirements' PDF specifies margin/format rules (see notes)
Can you e-record in Karnes County?
Karnes 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 Karnes County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Karnes 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 Karnes County Clerk (Jamie Leal) at 210 W. Calvert, Suite 100, Karnes City, TX 78118 (mailing address not separately published; use physical address).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (effective Jan. 1, 2024; the prior $1.00 document filing fee was removed per SB 1612 repeal of LGC 291.008(d)) first / $4.00 add'l (+None additional confirmed beyond statutory $25/$4 schedule per official 2024 fee notice)).
- 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 Karnes 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.
Karnes County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Karnes County?
The Karnes County Clerk (Jamie Leal) charges $25.00 (effective Jan. 1, 2024; the prior $1.00 document filing fee was removed per SB 1612 repeal of LGC 291.008(d)) first / $4.00 add'l (+None additional confirmed beyond statutory $25/$4 schedule per official 2024 fee notice), with checks payable to Karnes County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Karnes County?
Karnes 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 Karnes County?
Mail recordings to Karnes County Clerk (Jamie Leal): 210 W. Calvert, Suite 100, Karnes City, TX 78118 (mailing address not separately published; use physical address) ((830) 780-3938).
Can Jurably record my document in Karnes 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 Karnes County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.