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Recorder Office
County Clerk
220 South Pierce St, Burnet, Texas 78611
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
(512) 756-5406
About the Burnet County Recorder's Office
The County Clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in Burnet County.
Recording Fees
Abstracts of Judgment and Releases; Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Oil and Gas Leases, Mechanic Liens, Releases of Liens, Affidavits, Powers of Attorney, Lis Pendens, Bills of Sale, State Tax Liens and Releases; Tax Certificates, are some of the general documents filed in the Official Public Records
$25.00 - first page of a Real Property Record (includes all surcharges)
$4.00 - each additional page
$0.25 - each additional name to be indexed in excess of 5
Federal Tax Lien/Release of Lien
Recording Fee Property Code 14.005--$10.00
Record Management Local Government Code 118.011(b)(2)--$10.00
Record Archive Local Government Code 118.011(f)(1)--$10.00
TOTAL $30.00
State Tax Lien/Release of Lien
Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.011(a)(2)--$5.00
Records Management Local Government Code 118.011(b)(2)--$10.00
(Archive Fee cannot be charged to State) TOTAL (first page)--$15.00
FEES FOR RECORDING:
Pages.....................Fees
1----------------$25.00
2----------------$29.00
3- --------------$33.00
4- --------------$36.00
5----------------$40.00
Non certified copy per page or part of a page LGC 118.0145---$1.00
Non Certified ? 11 x 17 ? Double Letter per page-LGC 118.011(c)---$2.00
Non Certified ? 24 x 36 Plat or Map per page-LGC 118.011(c)---$5.00
Certification Fee for whole document -LGC 118.014---$5.00 (plus additional $1.00 per page)
Military Discharge -DD214 (Plain or CC)-LGC 192.002(b)---No Charge
Fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees, contact the County Clerk directly.
$25.00 - first page of a Real Property Record (includes all surcharges)
$4.00 - each additional page
$0.25 - each additional name to be indexed in excess of 5
Federal Tax Lien/Release of Lien
Recording Fee Property Code 14.005--$10.00
Record Management Local Government Code 118.011(b)(2)--$10.00
Record Archive Local Government Code 118.011(f)(1)--$10.00
TOTAL $30.00
State Tax Lien/Release of Lien
Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.011(a)(2)--$5.00
Records Management Local Government Code 118.011(b)(2)--$10.00
(Archive Fee cannot be charged to State) TOTAL (first page)--$15.00
FEES FOR RECORDING:
Pages.....................Fees
1----------------$25.00
2----------------$29.00
3- --------------$33.00
4- --------------$36.00
5----------------$40.00
Non certified copy per page or part of a page LGC 118.0145---$1.00
Non Certified ? 11 x 17 ? Double Letter per page-LGC 118.011(c)---$2.00
Non Certified ? 24 x 36 Plat or Map per page-LGC 118.011(c)---$5.00
Certification Fee for whole document -LGC 118.014---$5.00 (plus additional $1.00 per page)
Military Discharge -DD214 (Plain or CC)-LGC 192.002(b)---No Charge
Fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees, contact the County Clerk directly.
Document Requirements
* The maximum size paper accepted is 8.5 x 14 inches while the minimum is 8.5 x 11. A page is considered to be one side of a sheet of paper. Use a font size of at least 8 point and black ink on white paper. Printing, typing, or handwriting must be clearly legible in order for the instrument to be accepted for recording.
* Corresponding names must be typed or printed underneath signatures.
* If an instrument is not in the English language, it needs to be accompanied by a correct English translation.
* Individual pages need to be of sufficient weight and substance so that printing, typing, or handwriting will not bleed through. Any riders or attachments must also comply with size requirements. Only one rider or attachment can be included with or attached to a page.
* On the bottom of the last page, provide at least 3 inches of blank space for the file stamp. If this is not provided, an additional page will be added.
* The grantor must sign and acknowledge the instrument in the presence of two or more credible witnesses or have it acknowledged or sworn to and certified by an officer authorized to take acknowledgments or oaths. Corresponding names must be typed, printed, or stamped beneath signatures throughout the document.
* Instruments that convey an interest in real property must have the mailing address of each grantee that appears in the instrument, or in a separate writing signed by the grantor and attached to the instrument.
* Provide a document heading at the top of the first page that identifies the type of legal document being recorded.
* On the front of the document, provide a return name and address to ensure a proper and timely return.
* A legal description of the real property is required.
* Any document that transfers an interest in real property must include the following "Notice of Confidentiality Rights:" NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MANY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM ANY INSTRUMENT THAT TRANSFERS AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.
* Corresponding names must be typed or printed underneath signatures.
* If an instrument is not in the English language, it needs to be accompanied by a correct English translation.
* Individual pages need to be of sufficient weight and substance so that printing, typing, or handwriting will not bleed through. Any riders or attachments must also comply with size requirements. Only one rider or attachment can be included with or attached to a page.
* On the bottom of the last page, provide at least 3 inches of blank space for the file stamp. If this is not provided, an additional page will be added.
* The grantor must sign and acknowledge the instrument in the presence of two or more credible witnesses or have it acknowledged or sworn to and certified by an officer authorized to take acknowledgments or oaths. Corresponding names must be typed, printed, or stamped beneath signatures throughout the document.
* Instruments that convey an interest in real property must have the mailing address of each grantee that appears in the instrument, or in a separate writing signed by the grantor and attached to the instrument.
* Provide a document heading at the top of the first page that identifies the type of legal document being recorded.
* On the front of the document, provide a return name and address to ensure a proper and timely return.
* A legal description of the real property is required.
* Any document that transfers an interest in real property must include the following "Notice of Confidentiality Rights:" NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MANY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM ANY INSTRUMENT THAT TRANSFERS AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.
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Recorder Office
County Clerk
220 South Pierce St, Burnet, Texas 78611
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
(512) 756-5406
Available Forms
Quitclaim Deed
Gift Deed
Warranty Deed
Special Warranty Deed
Grant Deed
Correction Deed
Transfer on Death Deed
Transfer on Death Revocation
Enhanced Life Estate Deed
Easement Deed
Termination of Easement
Executor Deed
Administrator Deed
Texas Affidavit of Heirship
Trustee Deed
Certificate of Trust
Disclaimer of Interest
Mineral Deed
Mineral Quitclaim Deed
Specific Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property
Specific Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property
Statutory Durable Power of Attorney
Demand for Payment
Notice of Contractual Retainage
Notice of Specially Manufactured Materials
Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor
Preliminary Notice to Owner and Original Contractor
Affidavit of Lien
Request for Information from Owner
Request for Information from Subcontractor
Request for Information from Original Contractor
Conditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment
Conditional Waiver and Release on Final Payment
Unconditional Waiver on Progress Payment
Unconditional Waiver on Final Payment
Release of Lien
Contract for Deed
Memorandum of Contract
Deed of Trust and Promissory Note
Release of Lien - by Deed of Trust and Note
Appointment of Substitute Trustee for Deed of Trust
Assignment of Deed of Trust
Collateral Assignment of Note and Liens (Security Agreement)
Release of Collateral Transfer of Note and Lien
Collateral Assignment of Leases, Rents and Rights
Release of Collateral Assignment of Leases and Rents
Lis Pendens
Lis Pendens Release