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Recording a Deed or Document in Ward County, TX
Ward County (population 11,640) records real-property documents through the Ward County Clerk (Denise Valles). 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.
Ward County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ward County Clerk (Denise Valles)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 total (Real Property Records Filing $5.00 [Sec. 118.013] + Records Management & Preservation $10.00 [Sec. 118.0216] + Record Archive Fee $10.00 [Sec. 118.013]), per official 'Real Property Records Filing Fees' schedule (effective Sept 1, 2013, currently posted) first / $4.00 per additional page or part of a page with visible marks add'l (+$4.00 for all or part of each 8.5in x 14in attachment/rider; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of five)
- Mailing address
- 400 S. Allen, Suite 101, Monahans, TX 79756 (Ward County Courthouse)
- Phone
- 432-943-3294 / 432-943-3295; fax 432-943-6054
- Checks payable to
- unverified (not stated on official fee schedule; likely 'Ward County Clerk')
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet; standard LGC 191.007 heading/formatting requirements apply (identifying heading at top, black-on-white positive print, 8-point minimum type, 8.5in x 14in max page size)
Can you e-record in Ward County?
Ward 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 Ward County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Ward 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 Ward County Clerk (Denise Valles) at 400 S. Allen, Suite 101, Monahans, TX 79756 (Ward County Courthouse).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 total (Real Property Records Filing $5.00 [Sec. 118.013] + Records Management & Preservation $10.00 [Sec. 118.0216] + Record Archive Fee $10.00 [Sec. 118.013]), per official 'Real Property Records Filing Fees' schedule (effective Sept 1, 2013, currently posted) first / $4.00 per additional page or part of a page with visible marks add'l (+$4.00 for all or part of each 8.5in x 14in attachment/rider; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of five)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ward 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 Ward 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.
Ward County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ward County?
The Ward County Clerk (Denise Valles) charges $25.00 total (Real Property Records Filing $5.00 [Sec. 118.013] + Records Management & Preservation $10.00 [Sec. 118.0216] + Record Archive Fee $10.00 [Sec. 118.013]), per official 'Real Property Records Filing Fees' schedule (effective Sept 1, 2013, currently posted) first / $4.00 per additional page or part of a page with visible marks add'l (+$4.00 for all or part of each 8.5in x 14in attachment/rider; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of five), with checks payable to unverified (not stated on official fee schedule; likely 'Ward County Clerk'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ward County?
Ward 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 Ward County?
Mail recordings to Ward County Clerk (Denise Valles): 400 S. Allen, Suite 101, Monahans, TX 79756 (Ward County Courthouse) (432-943-3294 / 432-943-3295; fax 432-943-6054).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ward County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ward 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 Ward County recorder in person.
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