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Recording a Deed or Document in Montgomery County, TX
Montgomery County (population 620,460) records real-property documents through the Montgomery County Clerk (L. Brandon Steinmann). 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.
Montgomery County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Montgomery County Clerk (L. Brandon Steinmann)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (Recording Fee $5 + Records Management $10 + Records Archive Fee $10, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page; $4.00 per each 8.5"x14" attachment/rider; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5; $25 penalty fee if grantee's mailing address is missing (Prop. Code 11.003(a)) add'l (+$4.00 per 8.5x14 rider/attachment (same as additional page rate), per FY25 fee schedule dated Jan 1 2025)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 959, Conroe, TX 77305 (physical: 210 W. Davis, 1st Floor, Conroe, TX 77301)
- Phone
- 936-539-7885 (CountyClerk@mctx.org)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (presumed Montgomery County Clerk; not explicitly stated in fee sheet)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No cover sheet mandated; document must have heading identifying document type, return name/address, legal description of real property, and grantee mailing address
Can you e-record in Montgomery County?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Clerk (L. Brandon Steinmann) at P.O. Box 959, Conroe, TX 77305 (physical: 210 W. Davis, 1st Floor, Conroe, TX 77301).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (Recording Fee $5 + Records Management $10 + Records Archive Fee $10, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page; $4.00 per each 8.5"x14" attachment/rider; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5; $25 penalty fee if grantee's mailing address is missing (Prop. Code 11.003(a)) add'l (+$4.00 per 8.5x14 rider/attachment (same as additional page rate), per FY25 fee schedule dated Jan 1 2025)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montgomery County?
The Montgomery County Clerk (L. Brandon Steinmann) charges $25.00 (Recording Fee $5 + Records Management $10 + Records Archive Fee $10, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page; $4.00 per each 8.5"x14" attachment/rider; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5; $25 penalty fee if grantee's mailing address is missing (Prop. Code 11.003(a)) add'l (+$4.00 per 8.5x14 rider/attachment (same as additional page rate), per FY25 fee schedule dated Jan 1 2025), with checks payable to unverified (presumed Montgomery County Clerk; not explicitly stated in fee sheet). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montgomery County?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Mail recordings to Montgomery County Clerk (L. Brandon Steinmann): P.O. Box 959, Conroe, TX 77305 (physical: 210 W. Davis, 1st Floor, Conroe, TX 77301) (936-539-7885 (CountyClerk@mctx.org)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Montgomery County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County recorder in person.
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