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Recording a Deed or Document in Motley County, TX
Motley County (population 1,061) records real-property documents through the Motley County Clerk (Taylor Elliott, County and District Clerk). 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.
Motley County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Motley County Clerk (Taylor Elliott, County and District Clerk)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 for first page (effective January 1, 2024, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 for each additional page; $0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+None separately disclosed beyond standard per-page fee)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 660, Matador, TX 79244 (physical: 701 Main & Dundee, Matador, TX 79244)
- Phone
- 806-347-2621 (fax 806-347-2220)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (payment made via online Certified Payments portal, bureau code 9992542 for county matters)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No cover sheet stated as required
Can you e-record in Motley County?
Motley 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 Motley County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Motley 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 Motley County Clerk (Taylor Elliott, County and District Clerk) at P.O. Box 660, Matador, TX 79244 (physical: 701 Main & Dundee, Matador, TX 79244).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 for first page (effective January 1, 2024, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 for each additional page; $0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+None separately disclosed beyond standard per-page fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Motley 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 Motley 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.
Motley County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Motley County?
The Motley County Clerk (Taylor Elliott, County and District Clerk) charges $25.00 for first page (effective January 1, 2024, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 for each additional page; $0.25 per additional name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+None separately disclosed beyond standard per-page fee), with checks payable to unverified (payment made via online Certified Payments portal, bureau code 9992542 for county matters). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Motley County?
Motley 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 Motley County?
Mail recordings to Motley County Clerk (Taylor Elliott, County and District Clerk): P.O. Box 660, Matador, TX 79244 (physical: 701 Main & Dundee, Matador, TX 79244) (806-347-2621 (fax 806-347-2220)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Motley County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Motley 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 Motley County recorder in person.
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