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Recording a Deed or Document in Marion County, TX
Marion County (population 9,727) records real-property documents through the Marion County Clerk (Vickie Smith). 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.
Marion County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Marion County Clerk (Vickie Smith)
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (per Fee Schedule effective 1/1/2018) first / $4.00 per additional page/attachment; $0.25 per additional name indexed over 5 add'l (+unverified (no separate rider fee stated); $25.00 penalty fee if grantee's address not shown in instrument)
- Mailing address
- 102 West Austin, Room 206, Jefferson, TX 75657
- Phone
- 903-665-3971
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Marion County?
Marion 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 Marion County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Marion 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 Marion County Clerk (Vickie Smith) at 102 West Austin, Room 206, Jefferson, TX 75657.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (per Fee Schedule effective 1/1/2018) first / $4.00 per additional page/attachment; $0.25 per additional name indexed over 5 add'l (+unverified (no separate rider fee stated); $25.00 penalty fee if grantee's address not shown in instrument)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Marion 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 Marion 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.
Marion County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Marion County?
The Marion County Clerk (Vickie Smith) charges $26.00 (per Fee Schedule effective 1/1/2018) first / $4.00 per additional page/attachment; $0.25 per additional name indexed over 5 add'l (+unverified (no separate rider fee stated); $25.00 penalty fee if grantee's address not shown in instrument). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Marion County?
Marion 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 Marion County?
Mail recordings to Marion County Clerk (Vickie Smith): 102 West Austin, Room 206, Jefferson, TX 75657 (903-665-3971).
How can Jurably help with recording in Marion County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Marion 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 Marion 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.