Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Smith County, TX
Smith County (population 233,484) records real-property documents through the Smith 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.
Smith County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Smith County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (includes all surcharges) per third-party summary of Smith County fee page; not independently re-verified by direct fetch first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional indexed name in excess of 5)
- Mailing address
- 200 East Ferguson St, Suite 300, Tyler, TX 75702
- Phone
- unverified (not confirmed on official page fetch)
- Checks payable to
- Karen Phillips, County Clerk (per third-party summary; name should be reconfirmed as clerk may have since changed)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Smith County?
Smith 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 Smith County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Smith 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 Smith County Clerk at 200 East Ferguson St, Suite 300, Tyler, TX 75702.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (includes all surcharges) per third-party summary of Smith County fee page; not independently re-verified by direct fetch first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional indexed name in excess of 5)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Smith 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 Smith 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.
Smith County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Smith County?
The Smith County Clerk charges $25.00 (includes all surcharges) per third-party summary of Smith County fee page; not independently re-verified by direct fetch first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional indexed name in excess of 5), with checks payable to Karen Phillips, County Clerk (per third-party summary; name should be reconfirmed as clerk may have since changed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Smith County?
Smith 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 Smith County?
Mail recordings to Smith County Clerk: 200 East Ferguson St, Suite 300, Tyler, TX 75702 (unverified (not confirmed on official page fetch)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Smith County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Smith 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 Smith 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.