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Recording a Deed or Document in Lamar County, TX
Lamar County (population 50,081) records real-property documents through the Lamar County Clerk (Tonya Ritchie). 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.
Lamar County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lamar County Clerk (Tonya Ritchie)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (statutory floor, includes surcharges) per 2024 recording fee schedule PDF on county site first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5)
- Mailing address
- 119 N Main Street, Paris, TX 75460
- Phone
- (903) 737-2420 (deed fax (903) 782-1111)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Document heading identifying instrument type at top of first page
Can you e-record in Lamar County?
Lamar 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 Lamar County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Lamar 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 Lamar County Clerk (Tonya Ritchie) at 119 N Main Street, Paris, TX 75460.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (statutory floor, includes surcharges) per 2024 recording fee schedule PDF on county site first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lamar 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 Lamar 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.
Lamar County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lamar County?
The Lamar County Clerk (Tonya Ritchie) charges $25.00 (statutory floor, includes surcharges) per 2024 recording fee schedule PDF on county site first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lamar County?
Lamar 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 Lamar County?
Mail recordings to Lamar County Clerk (Tonya Ritchie): 119 N Main Street, Paris, TX 75460 ((903) 737-2420 (deed fax (903) 782-1111)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lamar County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lamar 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 Lamar County recorder in person.
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