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Recording a Deed or Document in Kent County, TX
Kent County (population 755) records real-property documents through the Kent County Clerk (Craig Harrison, County/District 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.
Kent County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Kent County Clerk (Craig Harrison, County/District Clerk)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (statutory floor per LGC 118.011; specific PDF fee schedule not extractable from official site) first / $4.00 (statutory floor estimate) add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5 (estimate, not confirmed from readable official source))
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 9, 101 Main Street (also cited as 101 N Main St.), Jayton, TX 79528
- Phone
- (806) 237-3373
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Kent County?
Kent 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 Kent County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Kent 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 Kent County Clerk (Craig Harrison, County/District Clerk) at P.O. Box 9, 101 Main Street (also cited as 101 N Main St.), Jayton, TX 79528.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (statutory floor per LGC 118.011; specific PDF fee schedule not extractable from official site) first / $4.00 (statutory floor estimate) add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5 (estimate, not confirmed from readable official source))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kent 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 Kent 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.
Kent County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kent County?
The Kent County Clerk (Craig Harrison, County/District Clerk) charges $25.00 (statutory floor per LGC 118.011; specific PDF fee schedule not extractable from official site) first / $4.00 (statutory floor estimate) add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5 (estimate, not confirmed from readable official source)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kent County?
Kent 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 Kent County?
Mail recordings to Kent County Clerk (Craig Harrison, County/District Clerk): P.O. Box 9, 101 Main Street (also cited as 101 N Main St.), Jayton, TX 79528 ((806) 237-3373).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kent County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kent 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 Kent County recorder in person.
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