Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Scurry County, TX
Scurry County (population 16,933) records real-property documents through the Scurry County Clerk (Real Property Records) - Melody Appleton, County 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.
Scurry County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Scurry County Clerk (Real Property Records) - Melody Appleton, County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $25.00, per official "Fee List" PDF updated January 8, 2024 first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per name to be indexed over 5 names)
- Mailing address
- Scurry County Clerk, 1806 25th Street, Suite 300, Snyder, TX 79549
- Phone
- 325-573-9316 (fax 325-573-7396)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (standard convention: "Scurry County Clerk")
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet form stated; unverified beyond statewide heading requirement
Can you e-record in Scurry County?
Scurry 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 Scurry County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Scurry 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 Scurry County Clerk (Real Property Records) - Melody Appleton, County Clerk at Scurry County Clerk, 1806 25th Street, Suite 300, Snyder, TX 79549.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00, per official "Fee List" PDF updated January 8, 2024 first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per name to be indexed over 5 names)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Scurry 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 Scurry 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.
Scurry County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Scurry County?
The Scurry County Clerk (Real Property Records) - Melody Appleton, County Clerk charges $25.00, per official "Fee List" PDF updated January 8, 2024 first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per name to be indexed over 5 names), with checks payable to unverified (standard convention: "Scurry County Clerk"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Scurry County?
Scurry 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 Scurry County?
Mail recordings to Scurry County Clerk (Real Property Records) - Melody Appleton, County Clerk: Scurry County Clerk, 1806 25th Street, Suite 300, Snyder, TX 79549 (325-573-9316 (fax 325-573-7396)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Scurry County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Scurry 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 Scurry 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.