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Recording a Deed or Document in Montague County, TX
Montague County (population 19,967) records real-property documents through the Montague County Clerk (Kim Jones). 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.
Montague County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Montague County Clerk (Kim Jones)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (Filing/Recording Fee $5 + Records Management $10 + Archive Fee $10, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page/part; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+Included in per-page fee structure; no separate rider line item disclosed. Penalty fee (greater of 2x statutory fee or $25) applies if grantee's mailing address is missing per Prop. Code 11.003; double fee if no identifying heading or unsigned/illegible names per LGC 191.007)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 77, Montague, TX 76251 (physical: 11339 State Hwy 59 N, Montague, TX 76251)
- Phone
- 940-894-2461 (fax 940-894-6601)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (not stated on site; presumed 'Montague County Clerk')
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No stated cover-sheet mandate; formatting rules apply: identifying heading required at top of first page, signer names typed/printed legibly beneath signatures, 8-point minimum type size (LGC 191.007)
Can you e-record in Montague County?
Montague 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 Montague County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Montague 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 Montague County Clerk (Kim Jones) at P.O. Box 77, Montague, TX 76251 (physical: 11339 State Hwy 59 N, Montague, TX 76251).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (Filing/Recording Fee $5 + Records Management $10 + Archive Fee $10, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page/part; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+Included in per-page fee structure; no separate rider line item disclosed. Penalty fee (greater of 2x statutory fee or $25) applies if grantee's mailing address is missing per Prop. Code 11.003; double fee if no identifying heading or unsigned/illegible names per LGC 191.007)).
- 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 Montague 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.
Montague County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montague County?
The Montague County Clerk (Kim Jones) charges $25.00 (Filing/Recording Fee $5 + Records Management $10 + Archive Fee $10, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page/part; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+Included in per-page fee structure; no separate rider line item disclosed. Penalty fee (greater of 2x statutory fee or $25) applies if grantee's mailing address is missing per Prop. Code 11.003; double fee if no identifying heading or unsigned/illegible names per LGC 191.007), with checks payable to unverified (not stated on site; presumed 'Montague County Clerk'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montague County?
Montague 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 Montague County?
Mail recordings to Montague County Clerk (Kim Jones): P.O. Box 77, Montague, TX 76251 (physical: 11339 State Hwy 59 N, Montague, TX 76251) (940-894-2461 (fax 940-894-6601)).
Can Jurably record my document in Montague 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 Montague County recorder in person.
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