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Recording a Deed or Document in Zapata County, TX
Zapata County (population 13,887) records real-property documents through the Zapata 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.
Zapata County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Zapata County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $26.00 first page (per official fee schedule: instruments recorded in real property records $26.00, which comprises the $10 Records Management Fee + $10 Archival Fee + base fee, plus a separate $1.00 Courthouse Security Fee per document) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 Records Management Fee (RM) and $10.00 Archival Fee (AF) standard on all documents; $1.00 Courthouse Security Fee per document; $0.25 per additional indexed name after the 5th)
- Mailing address
- 200 E. 7th Avenue, Ste. 138, Zapata, TX 78076
- Phone
- (956) 765-9915 (fax 956-765-9933)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Zapata County?
Zapata 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 Zapata County, Texas
- Prepare the document so it meets Zapata 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 Zapata County Clerk at 200 E. 7th Avenue, Ste. 138, Zapata, TX 78076.
- Pay the recording fee ($26.00 first page (per official fee schedule: instruments recorded in real property records $26.00, which comprises the $10 Records Management Fee + $10 Archival Fee + base fee, plus a separate $1.00 Courthouse Security Fee per document) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 Records Management Fee (RM) and $10.00 Archival Fee (AF) standard on all documents; $1.00 Courthouse Security Fee per document; $0.25 per additional indexed name after the 5th)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Zapata County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Zapata County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Zapata County?
The Zapata County Clerk charges $26.00 first page (per official fee schedule: instruments recorded in real property records $26.00, which comprises the $10 Records Management Fee + $10 Archival Fee + base fee, plus a separate $1.00 Courthouse Security Fee per document) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 Records Management Fee (RM) and $10.00 Archival Fee (AF) standard on all documents; $1.00 Courthouse Security Fee per document; $0.25 per additional indexed name after the 5th). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Zapata County?
Zapata 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 Zapata County?
Mail recordings to Zapata County Clerk: 200 E. 7th Avenue, Ste. 138, Zapata, TX 78076 ((956) 765-9915 (fax 956-765-9933)).
Can Jurably record my document in Zapata County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Zapata County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.