Texas · Document Recording
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.
How Jurably helps in Matagorda 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 Matagorda 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.
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)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Matagorda County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County recorder in person.
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