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Recording a Deed or Document in Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County (population 36,254) records real-property documents through the Matagorda County Clerk (Janet Hickl). 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.
Matagorda County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Matagorda County Clerk (Janet Hickl)
- Recording fee
- $26.00 (per Real Property & Vital Records Fee Schedule effective 1/1/2017 — confirmed still quoted as current in 2025-2026 secondary sources) first / $4.00 per additional page; $0.25 per additional name indexed over 5 add'l (+No separate rider fee stated; document recorded at double the filing fee if it lacks a required heading, notarization, typed names under signatures, grantee address, or "Return to" address (LGC 191.007(h)))
- Mailing address
- 1700 7th Street, Room 202, Bay City, TX 77414-5094
- Phone
- 979-244-7680 (fax 979-244-7688)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: A "Return to" address must appear on each document (functions like a cover/routing element); no separate cover sheet form confirmed
Can you e-record in Matagorda County?
Matagorda 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 Matagorda County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Matagorda 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 Matagorda County Clerk (Janet Hickl) at 1700 7th Street, Room 202, Bay City, TX 77414-5094.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 (per Real Property & Vital Records Fee Schedule effective 1/1/2017 — confirmed still quoted as current in 2025-2026 secondary sources) first / $4.00 per additional page; $0.25 per additional name indexed over 5 add'l (+No separate rider fee stated; document recorded at double the filing fee if it lacks a required heading, notarization, typed names under signatures, grantee address, or "Return to" address (LGC 191.007(h)))).
- 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 Matagorda 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.
Matagorda County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Matagorda County?
The Matagorda County Clerk (Janet Hickl) charges $26.00 (per Real Property & Vital Records Fee Schedule effective 1/1/2017 — confirmed still quoted as current in 2025-2026 secondary sources) first / $4.00 per additional page; $0.25 per additional name indexed over 5 add'l (+No separate rider fee stated; document recorded at double the filing fee if it lacks a required heading, notarization, typed names under signatures, grantee address, or "Return to" address (LGC 191.007(h))). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Matagorda County?
Matagorda 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 Matagorda County?
Mail recordings to Matagorda County Clerk (Janet Hickl): 1700 7th Street, Room 202, Bay City, TX 77414-5094 (979-244-7680 (fax 979-244-7688)).
Can Jurably record my document in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County recorder in person.
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