Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Refugio County, TX
Refugio County (population 6,744) records real-property documents through the Refugio County Clerk (Margie A. Castellano). 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.
Refugio County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Refugio County Clerk (Margie A. Castellano)
- Recording fee
- unverified exact figure on official page (third-party sources cite statutory-range ~$25); recommend phone confirmation first / unverified exact figure on official page (~$4.00 cited by secondary sources) add'l
- Mailing address
- Refugio County Clerk, P.O. Box 704, Refugio, TX 78377
- Phone
- 361-526-2233 and 361-526-2727 (Fax: 361-526-1325)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (typically 'Refugio County Clerk')
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Refugio County?
Refugio 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 Refugio County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Refugio 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 Refugio County Clerk (Margie A. Castellano) at Refugio County Clerk, P.O. Box 704, Refugio, TX 78377.
- Pay the recording fee (unverified exact figure on official page (third-party sources cite statutory-range ~$25); recommend phone confirmation first / unverified exact figure on official page (~$4.00 cited by secondary sources) add'l).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Refugio 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 Refugio 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.
Refugio County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Refugio County?
The Refugio County Clerk (Margie A. Castellano) charges unverified exact figure on official page (third-party sources cite statutory-range ~$25); recommend phone confirmation first / unverified exact figure on official page (~$4.00 cited by secondary sources) add'l, with checks payable to unverified (typically 'Refugio County Clerk'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Refugio County?
Refugio 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 Refugio County?
Mail recordings to Refugio County Clerk (Margie A. Castellano): Refugio County Clerk, P.O. Box 704, Refugio, TX 78377 (361-526-2233 and 361-526-2727 (Fax: 361-526-1325)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Refugio County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Refugio 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 Refugio County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.