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Recording a Deed or Document in Newton County, TX
Newton County (population 12,217) records real-property documents through the Newton County Clerk (Sandra K. Duckworth). 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.
Newton County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Newton County Clerk (Sandra K. Duckworth)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 for real property recording first page (Recording Fee $5 + Records Management $10 + Records Archive $10, per LGC 118.011), per official 2024 Fee Schedule PDF, effective January 1, 2024 first / $4.00 per each additional page/part with visible marks; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+Federal Tax Lien/Release total $30.00 ($10 recording + $10 records mgmt + $10 archive); State Tax Lien/Release total $15.00; Plats/Maps total $65.00 first page ($45 recording + $10 mgmt + $10 archive), $5.00 each additional plat page)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 484, Newton, TX 75966 (physical: 115 Court Street, Newton, TX 75966)
- Phone
- 409-379-5341 (fax 409-379-9049; [email protected])
- Checks payable to
- unverified (not stated in fee schedule PDF; presumed 'Newton County Clerk')
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No cover sheet stated as required; office 'requests a minimum of 2 inches at the top of the first page for recording purposes' (per LGC 191.007 margin requirement)
Can you e-record in Newton County?
Newton 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 Newton County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Newton 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 Newton County Clerk (Sandra K. Duckworth) at P.O. Box 484, Newton, TX 75966 (physical: 115 Court Street, Newton, TX 75966).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 for real property recording first page (Recording Fee $5 + Records Management $10 + Records Archive $10, per LGC 118.011), per official 2024 Fee Schedule PDF, effective January 1, 2024 first / $4.00 per each additional page/part with visible marks; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+Federal Tax Lien/Release total $30.00 ($10 recording + $10 records mgmt + $10 archive); State Tax Lien/Release total $15.00; Plats/Maps total $65.00 first page ($45 recording + $10 mgmt + $10 archive), $5.00 each additional plat page)).
- 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 Newton 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.
Newton County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Newton County?
The Newton County Clerk (Sandra K. Duckworth) charges $25.00 for real property recording first page (Recording Fee $5 + Records Management $10 + Records Archive $10, per LGC 118.011), per official 2024 Fee Schedule PDF, effective January 1, 2024 first / $4.00 per each additional page/part with visible marks; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5 add'l (+Federal Tax Lien/Release total $30.00 ($10 recording + $10 records mgmt + $10 archive); State Tax Lien/Release total $15.00; Plats/Maps total $65.00 first page ($45 recording + $10 mgmt + $10 archive), $5.00 each additional plat page), with checks payable to unverified (not stated in fee schedule PDF; presumed 'Newton County Clerk'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Newton County?
Newton 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 Newton County?
Mail recordings to Newton County Clerk (Sandra K. Duckworth): P.O. Box 484, Newton, TX 75966 (physical: 115 Court Street, Newton, TX 75966) (409-379-5341 (fax 409-379-9049; [email protected])).
Can Jurably record my document in Newton 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 Newton County recorder in person.
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