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Collin County Clerk
About the Collin County Clerk
Land records in Collin County are recorded by the County Clerk. The office is held by Stacey Kemp.
In accordance with House Bill 4350 (89th Legislature), some information has been redacted from certain instruments in the online database; the online database is not the official repository of real property records. Copies of land record documents are requested through the Online Property Records Request Form.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Land Recording Fees (Effective 1/1/2024) · County Clerk: Land Recordings · Tex. Prop. Code Section 11.004, Duty of Recorder
Recording Fees
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| Deeds and other conveyances | $5.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page (Real property records filing; additional page counted if it has visible marks) |
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| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $5.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page (Real property records filing; additional page counted if it has visible marks) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $5.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page (Real property records filing; additional page counted if it has visible marks) |
| Other standard documents | $5.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page (Real property records filing; each 8-1/2 x 14 attachment or rider $4) |
Added at recording
| Records Management and Preservation Fee | $10.00 Not more than $10; the county clerk may set and collect it; paid when the document is filed (Loc. Gov't Code §§ 118.011(b)(2), 118.0216) |
|---|---|
| Records Archive Fee | $10.00 Not more than $10; collected if the commissioners court adopts it as part of the county's annual budget; not charged to state agencies (Loc. Gov't Code §§ 118.011(f)(1), 118.025) |
Other charges
| Additional names indexed | $0.25 each beyond the 5 included (Each name over five that must be indexed) |
|---|---|
| Copies, per page | $1.00 |
| Certification | $5.00 |
Fee schedule effective January 1, 2024.
StatewideA page of a legal paper that fails one or more of the requirements of Local Government Code § 191.007(b) through (g) is charged twice the regular filing or recording fee for that page. Type size, and a missing heading where the paper complies with Property Code § 11.008(c), do not trigger the increase. An instrument conveying an interest in real property that lacks a mailing address for each grantee may be recorded on payment of a penalty filing fee equal to the greater of $25 or twice the statutory recording fee (Property Code § 11.003).
Penalty fee for omission of grantee's address: $25.00. UCC filed in real estate records: standard form $33.00, non-standard form $48.00, each additional debtor $5.00, each attachment $4.00; an addendum makes the document non-standard, with no charge for the extra page. State tax lien or release filed by the State $15.00; federal tax lien or release $30.00; notice of trustee sale $2.00; all searches (name, legal, document type) $10.00. Additional file-marked copies $.50 each. Plat filing $50.00 first page and $50.00 each additional page; plat copies $5.00 per page.
Paying the office
| Accepted | Check, Credit card, Debit card |
|---|---|
| Checks payable to | COLLIN COUNTY CLERK |
| Card fee | A minimum convenience fee of $1.00 will be applied to all credit and debit card transactions. |
All checks must include a pre-printed name, full address, routing number, account number and check number; checks without pre-printed information are rejected. Checks older than 90 days are not accepted. Refunds of $10.00 or less are issued upon written request; checks must clear the bank before a refund is issued.
Transfer tax
No transfer tax. None is collected when a document is recorded. (statewide, Tex. Const. art. VIII, § 29)
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: 89(R) SB 1547 - Enrolled version · Land Recording Fees (Effective 1/1/2024) · Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 118.011, Fee Schedule · Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 191.007 · Article VIII, Section 29 of the Texas Constitution (Texas Legal Guide)
Document Requirements
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| Paper size | No wider than 8-1/2 inches and no longer than 14 inches (statewide, Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 191.007(b)(1)) |
|---|---|
| Minimum type size | 8 pt (statewide, Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 191.007(b)(3)) |
| Ink and paper | Paper of sufficient weight and substance that printing, typing, or handwriting will not smear or bleed through; reproductions must have black printing, typing, or handwriting on a white background (statewide, Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 191.007(b)(2), (f)) |
| Return address required | Yes |
| Grantee address required | Yes (statewide, Tex. Prop. Code § 11.003) |
| Printed names under signatures required | Yes (statewide, Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 191.007(e)) |
StatewideA page is one side of a sheet of paper. A clearly identifying heading must be placed at the top of the first page to identify the type of legal paper. Riders and attachments must meet the page size limit, and only one may be attached to a page. An instrument transferring an interest in real property to or from an individual must carry the Notice of Confidentiality Rights at the top of the first page in 12-point boldfaced type or 12-point uppercase letters. The clerk may not refuse to record a legal paper for failing the § 191.007 specifications.
Submitting documents
| In person | Accepted |
|---|---|
| By mail | Accepted |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
| Processing time | Documents are recorded at the time they are received; they show up on the public stations in approximately 7-10 business days and are returned in 2-3 weeks. |
StatewideA county clerk shall require a person presenting a document in person for filing in the real property records to present a photo identification, and shall copy it or record information from it, without charging a fee. An instrument conveying real property may not be recorded unless any individual presenting it in person presents a photo identification.
A free file-marked copy is provided when a copy of the document and a self-addressed stamped envelope are included; copies should be marked "COPY". Legalease is not accepted. All plats filed after 3:00 pm are accepted the following business day.
Checked October 2026 against the sources below. Some of them are not official publications, so confirm with the recorder's office. Sources: 89(2) SB 16 - Enrolled version · Land Recording Fees (Effective 1/1/2024) · County Clerk: Frequently Asked Questions · Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 191.007 · Tex. Prop. Code Section 11.003, Grantee's Address · CSC eRecording Availability in Texas
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