Texas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Yoakum County, TX
Yoakum County (population 7,694) records real-property documents through the Yoakum County Clerk (Summer Lovelace). 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.
Yoakum County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Yoakum County Clerk (Summer Lovelace)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (Recording Fee $5.00 + Records Management $10.00 + Records Archive $10.00, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page/part with visible marks add'l (+Records Management $10.00 and Records Archive $10.00 included in first-page total; $0.25 per additional indexed name beyond 5; penalty filing fee (greater of 2x statutory fee or $25) if grantee mailing address missing per Prop. Code 11.003)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 309, Plains, TX 79355 (physical: Cowboy Way & Avenue G, Plains, TX 79355)
- Phone
- 806-456-7491 ext. 294
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified; office 'urges' senders to include a prepaid FedEx/UPS/Priority Mail return envelope
Can you e-record in Yoakum County?
Yoakum 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 Yoakum County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Yoakum 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 Yoakum County Clerk (Summer Lovelace) at P.O. Box 309, Plains, TX 79355 (physical: Cowboy Way & Avenue G, Plains, TX 79355).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (Recording Fee $5.00 + Records Management $10.00 + Records Archive $10.00, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page/part with visible marks add'l (+Records Management $10.00 and Records Archive $10.00 included in first-page total; $0.25 per additional indexed name beyond 5; penalty filing fee (greater of 2x statutory fee or $25) if grantee mailing address missing per Prop. Code 11.003)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Yoakum 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 Yoakum 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.
Yoakum County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Yoakum County?
The Yoakum County Clerk (Summer Lovelace) charges $25.00 (Recording Fee $5.00 + Records Management $10.00 + Records Archive $10.00, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page/part with visible marks add'l (+Records Management $10.00 and Records Archive $10.00 included in first-page total; $0.25 per additional indexed name beyond 5; penalty filing fee (greater of 2x statutory fee or $25) if grantee mailing address missing per Prop. Code 11.003). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Yoakum County?
Yoakum 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 Yoakum County?
Mail recordings to Yoakum County Clerk (Summer Lovelace): P.O. Box 309, Plains, TX 79355 (physical: Cowboy Way & Avenue G, Plains, TX 79355) (806-456-7491 ext. 294).
How can Jurably help with recording in Yoakum County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Yoakum 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 Yoakum County recorder in person.
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