Travis County Deed of Trust and Promissory Note Form
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Travis County Deed of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Travis County Texas Deed of Trust Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Travis County Completed Example of the Deed of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Travis County Promissory Note Form
Note secured by Deed of Trust, fill in the blank.
Travis County Promissory Note Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Travis County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document
This Promissory Note is filled in and highlighted, showing how the guideline information, can be interpreted into the document.
Travis County Annual Accounting Statement Form
Mail to borrower for fiscal year reporting.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Travis County Clerk - Recording
Austin, Texas 78714-9325
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F
Phone: (512) 854-9188
Recording Tips for Travis County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
Cities and Jurisdictions in Travis County
Properties in any of these areas use Travis County forms:
- Austin
- Del Valle
- Leander
- Manchaca
- Manor
- Mc Neil
- Pflugerville
- Spicewood
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Travis County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Travis County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Travis County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Travis County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Travis County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Travis County?
Recording fees in Travis County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (512) 854-9188 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
A deed of trust (DOT) is a document that conveys title to real property to a trustee as security for a loan until the grantor (borrower) repays the lender according to terms defined in a promissory note. It's similar to a mortgage but differs - mortgages only include two parties (borrower and lender). In Texas a Deed of Trust is the preferred lending instrument.
There are three parties to a deed of trust: the borrower (grantor), the lender (beneficiary), and the trustee. The trustee, typically a title agency or other disinterested party, serves two purposes: to initiate the foreclosure process for the lender if the borrower defaults on the loan, and to transfer (reconvey) the property back to the borrower after the debt is paid in full.
This DOT includes a power of sale clause, this can be beneficial to the lender, saving time and expense in the case of a foreclosure. Sec.51.0074. DUTIES OF TRUSTEE.
(a) One or more persons may be authorized to exercise the power of sale under a security instrument.
(b) A trustee may not be:
(1) assigned a duty under a security instrument other than to exercise the power of sale in accordance with the terms of the security instrument; or
(2) held to the obligations of a fiduciary of the mortgagor or mortgagee.
Use these forms to finance real property; residential, rental, condominiums, vacant land, and planned unit developments. A promissory note secured by a deed of trust, that include stringent default terms can be beneficial to the lender, typical of owner financing, investor financing, etc.
(Texas Deed of Trust Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed example)
For use in Texas only.
Important: Your property must be located in Travis County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Deed of Trust and Promissory Note meets all recording requirements specific to Travis County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Travis County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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