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Recording a Deed or Document in Lavaca County, TX
Lavaca County (population 20,342) records real-property documents through the Lavaca County 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.
Lavaca County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lavaca County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (statutory floor, includes surcharges) per county's Recording Fees schedule effective 01/01/2026 (fee PDF present but not text-extractable; $25/$4 confirmed via cached/aggregator citation of prior schedule) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified exact rider breakdown for current 2026 schedule)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 326, Hallettsville, TX 77964 (physical: 412 N. Texana, Hallettsville, TX 77964)
- Phone
- (361) 798-3612
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified; as of Dec 4, 2025 all in-person filers must present photo ID to the clerk
Can you e-record in Lavaca County?
Lavaca 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 Lavaca County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Lavaca 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 Lavaca County Clerk at P.O. Box 326, Hallettsville, TX 77964 (physical: 412 N. Texana, Hallettsville, TX 77964).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (statutory floor, includes surcharges) per county's Recording Fees schedule effective 01/01/2026 (fee PDF present but not text-extractable; $25/$4 confirmed via cached/aggregator citation of prior schedule) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified exact rider breakdown for current 2026 schedule)).
- 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 Lavaca 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.
Lavaca County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lavaca County?
The Lavaca County Clerk charges $25.00 (statutory floor, includes surcharges) per county's Recording Fees schedule effective 01/01/2026 (fee PDF present but not text-extractable; $25/$4 confirmed via cached/aggregator citation of prior schedule) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified exact rider breakdown for current 2026 schedule). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lavaca County?
Lavaca 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 Lavaca County?
Mail recordings to Lavaca County Clerk: P.O. Box 326, Hallettsville, TX 77964 (physical: 412 N. Texana, Hallettsville, TX 77964) ((361) 798-3612).
Can Jurably record my document in Lavaca 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 Lavaca County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.