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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; sandra.duckworth@co.newton.tx.us)
- 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.
How Jurably helps in Newton 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 Newton 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.
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; sandra.duckworth@co.newton.tx.us)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Newton County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Newton 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 Newton County recorder in person.
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