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Recording a Deed or Document in Pecos County, TX
Pecos County (population 15,198) records real-property documents through the Pecos County Clerk (Liz Chapman). 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.
Pecos County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pecos County Clerk (Liz Chapman)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (Clerk's Recording Fee $5 + Records Management Fee $10 + Clerk's Records Archive Fee $10, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page (LGC 118.011(a)(1)(B)/(a)(2)(B)); $0.25 per additional grantor/grantee name indexed beyond 5 add'l (+Records Management Fee $10 (LGC 118.011(a)(2)(A)) and Clerk's Records Archive Fee $10 (LGC 118.011(f)(1)) are built into the $25 first-page total; Document Non-Compliance Fee = $25 or 2x statutory fee per non-compliant page)
- Mailing address
- Pecos County Clerk, 200 S. Nelson St., Suite 3 (Pecos County Courthouse), Fort Stockton, TX 79735
- Phone
- (432) 336-7555; Fax (432) 336-7557
- Checks payable to
- unverified — not explicitly stated (fee schedule does not name payee)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No cover sheet required, but a clearly identifying heading must appear at top of first page (LGC 191.007)
Can you e-record in Pecos County?
Pecos 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 Pecos County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Pecos 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 Pecos County Clerk (Liz Chapman) at Pecos County Clerk, 200 S. Nelson St., Suite 3 (Pecos County Courthouse), Fort Stockton, TX 79735.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (Clerk's Recording Fee $5 + Records Management Fee $10 + Clerk's Records Archive Fee $10, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page (LGC 118.011(a)(1)(B)/(a)(2)(B)); $0.25 per additional grantor/grantee name indexed beyond 5 add'l (+Records Management Fee $10 (LGC 118.011(a)(2)(A)) and Clerk's Records Archive Fee $10 (LGC 118.011(f)(1)) are built into the $25 first-page total; Document Non-Compliance Fee = $25 or 2x statutory fee per non-compliant page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Pecos 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 Pecos 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.
Pecos County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pecos County?
The Pecos County Clerk (Liz Chapman) charges $25.00 (Clerk's Recording Fee $5 + Records Management Fee $10 + Clerk's Records Archive Fee $10, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page (LGC 118.011(a)(1)(B)/(a)(2)(B)); $0.25 per additional grantor/grantee name indexed beyond 5 add'l (+Records Management Fee $10 (LGC 118.011(a)(2)(A)) and Clerk's Records Archive Fee $10 (LGC 118.011(f)(1)) are built into the $25 first-page total; Document Non-Compliance Fee = $25 or 2x statutory fee per non-compliant page), with checks payable to unverified — not explicitly stated (fee schedule does not name payee). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pecos County?
Pecos 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 Pecos County?
Mail recordings to Pecos County Clerk (Liz Chapman): Pecos County Clerk, 200 S. Nelson St., Suite 3 (Pecos County Courthouse), Fort Stockton, TX 79735 ((432) 336-7555; Fax (432) 336-7557).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pecos County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pecos 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 Pecos County recorder in person.
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