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Recording a Deed or Document in Waller County, TX
Waller County (population 56,751) records real-property documents through the Waller County Clerk (Debbie Hollan). 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.
Waller County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Waller County Clerk (Debbie Hollan)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 (Real Property Records Filing Fee $5.00 under LGC 118.011(a)(1)/(a)(6) + Records Management & Preservation Fee $10.00 under LGC 118.0216), per official 2024 Fee Schedule effective 01.01.2024 first / $4.00 per additional page, per LGC 118.011(a)(1) add'l (+$0.25 per name indexed in excess of five; grantee mailing address omitted penalty $25.00 (Property Code 11.003(2)); nonconforming document penalty $5.00 first page/$4.00 second page (LGC 191.007(h)))
- Mailing address
- 836 Austin Street, Suite 217, Hempstead, TX 77445
- Phone
- 979-826-7711
- Checks payable to
- unverified (not stated on fee schedule; likely 'Waller County Clerk')
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet form found; standard LGC 191.007 heading/formatting requirement applies
Can you e-record in Waller County?
Waller 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 Waller County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Waller 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 Waller County Clerk (Debbie Hollan) at 836 Austin Street, Suite 217, Hempstead, TX 77445.
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 (Real Property Records Filing Fee $5.00 under LGC 118.011(a)(1)/(a)(6) + Records Management & Preservation Fee $10.00 under LGC 118.0216), per official 2024 Fee Schedule effective 01.01.2024 first / $4.00 per additional page, per LGC 118.011(a)(1) add'l (+$0.25 per name indexed in excess of five; grantee mailing address omitted penalty $25.00 (Property Code 11.003(2)); nonconforming document penalty $5.00 first page/$4.00 second page (LGC 191.007(h)))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Waller 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 Waller 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.
Waller County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Waller County?
The Waller County Clerk (Debbie Hollan) charges $15.00 (Real Property Records Filing Fee $5.00 under LGC 118.011(a)(1)/(a)(6) + Records Management & Preservation Fee $10.00 under LGC 118.0216), per official 2024 Fee Schedule effective 01.01.2024 first / $4.00 per additional page, per LGC 118.011(a)(1) add'l (+$0.25 per name indexed in excess of five; grantee mailing address omitted penalty $25.00 (Property Code 11.003(2)); nonconforming document penalty $5.00 first page/$4.00 second page (LGC 191.007(h))), with checks payable to unverified (not stated on fee schedule; likely 'Waller County Clerk'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Waller County?
Waller 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 Waller County?
Mail recordings to Waller County Clerk (Debbie Hollan): 836 Austin Street, Suite 217, Hempstead, TX 77445 (979-826-7711).
How can Jurably help with recording in Waller County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Waller 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 Waller County recorder in person.
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