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Recording a Deed or Document in Travis County, TX
Travis County (population 1,290,218) records real-property documents through the Travis County Clerk - Recording Division. 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.
Travis County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Travis County Clerk - Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $25.00 first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Missing grantee's mailing address surcharge of $25 or twice the regular filing fee, whichever is greater)
- Mailing address
- Travis County Clerk Recording Division, 5501 Airport Blvd., Ste. 100B, Austin, TX 78751 (sub-station: Civil Family Courthouse, 1700 Guadalupe St., 4th Floor, Ste. 4.300, Austin, TX 78701)
- Phone
- (512) 854-9188, option #7
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Can you e-record in Travis County?
Yes. Travis County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Travis County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Travis 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 electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Travis County Clerk - Recording Division at Travis County Clerk Recording Division, 5501 Airport Blvd., Ste. 100B, Austin, TX 78751 (sub-station: Civil Family Courthouse, 1700 Guadalupe St., 4th Floor, Ste. 4.300, Austin, TX 78701).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Missing grantee's mailing address surcharge of $25 or twice the regular filing fee, whichever is greater)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Travis 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 Travis 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Travis County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Travis County?
The Travis County Clerk - Recording Division charges $25.00 first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Missing grantee's mailing address surcharge of $25 or twice the regular filing fee, whichever is greater). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Travis County?
Yes. Travis County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Travis County?
Mail recordings to Travis County Clerk - Recording Division: Travis County Clerk Recording Division, 5501 Airport Blvd., Ste. 100B, Austin, TX 78751 (sub-station: Civil Family Courthouse, 1700 Guadalupe St., 4th Floor, Ste. 4.300, Austin, TX 78701) ((512) 854-9188, option #7).
How can Jurably help with recording in Travis County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Travis 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 Travis County recorder in person.
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