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Recording a Deed or Document in Madison County, TX
Madison County (population 13,462) records real-property documents through the Madison County Clerk (Adrian Lawson). 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.
Madison County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Madison County Clerk (Adrian Lawson)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (LGC 118.011: $5.00 recording + $10.00 records management + $10.00 archive) first / $4.00 per additional page; $0.25 per additional name indexed over 5 add'l (+unverified (no separate rider fee listed); $25.00 (or 2x statutory fee) penalty if grantee's mailing address missing)
- Mailing address
- 103 West Trinity Street, Suite 104, Madisonville, TX 77864
- Phone
- 936-241-6210
- Checks payable to
- unverified (checks not accepted, so not applicable)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified; document must have a clearly identifying heading at top of first page (LGC 191.007)
Can you e-record in Madison County?
Madison 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 Madison County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Madison 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 Madison County Clerk (Adrian Lawson) at 103 West Trinity Street, Suite 104, Madisonville, TX 77864.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (LGC 118.011: $5.00 recording + $10.00 records management + $10.00 archive) first / $4.00 per additional page; $0.25 per additional name indexed over 5 add'l (+unverified (no separate rider fee listed); $25.00 (or 2x statutory fee) penalty if grantee's mailing address missing)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Madison 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 Madison 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.
Madison County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Madison County?
The Madison County Clerk (Adrian Lawson) charges $25.00 (LGC 118.011: $5.00 recording + $10.00 records management + $10.00 archive) first / $4.00 per additional page; $0.25 per additional name indexed over 5 add'l (+unverified (no separate rider fee listed); $25.00 (or 2x statutory fee) penalty if grantee's mailing address missing), with checks payable to unverified (checks not accepted, so not applicable). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Madison County?
Madison 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 Madison County?
Mail recordings to Madison County Clerk (Adrian Lawson): 103 West Trinity Street, Suite 104, Madisonville, TX 77864 (936-241-6210).
How can Jurably help with recording in Madison County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Madison 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 Madison County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.