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Recording a Deed or Document in McLennan County, TX
McLennan County (population 260,588) records real-property documents through the McLennan County Clerk - Official Public Records. 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.
McLennan County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- McLennan County Clerk - Official Public Records
- Recording fee
- $15.00 (per official 01-01-2024 fee schedule) first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per grantor/grantee name in excess of 5; $4.00 for one rider/attachment per page, $8.00 if two riders on same page; pages exceeding 8.5x14 require double fee; $25.00 penalty if grantee mailing address missing from deed/deed of trust)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 1727, Waco, TX 76703 (physical: McLennan County Records Building, 215 N 5th Street, Room 223 A&B, Waco, TX 76701)
- Phone
- 254-757-5078
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in McLennan County?
McLennan 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 McLennan County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets McLennan 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 McLennan County Clerk - Official Public Records at P.O. Box 1727, Waco, TX 76703 (physical: McLennan County Records Building, 215 N 5th Street, Room 223 A&B, Waco, TX 76701).
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 (per official 01-01-2024 fee schedule) first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per grantor/grantee name in excess of 5; $4.00 for one rider/attachment per page, $8.00 if two riders on same page; pages exceeding 8.5x14 require double fee; $25.00 penalty if grantee mailing address missing from deed/deed of trust)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in McLennan 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 McLennan 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.
McLennan County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in McLennan County?
The McLennan County Clerk - Official Public Records charges $15.00 (per official 01-01-2024 fee schedule) first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per grantor/grantee name in excess of 5; $4.00 for one rider/attachment per page, $8.00 if two riders on same page; pages exceeding 8.5x14 require double fee; $25.00 penalty if grantee mailing address missing from deed/deed of trust). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in McLennan County?
McLennan 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 McLennan County?
Mail recordings to McLennan County Clerk - Official Public Records: P.O. Box 1727, Waco, TX 76703 (physical: McLennan County Records Building, 215 N 5th Street, Room 223 A&B, Waco, TX 76701) (254-757-5078).
How can Jurably help with recording in McLennan County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in McLennan 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 McLennan County recorder in person.
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