Tarrant County Recorder

The County Clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records.

Abstracts of Judgment and Releases; Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Oil and Gas Leases, Mechanic Liens, Releases of Liens, Affidavits, Assignments, 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

Pursuant to Local Government Code 118.001, effective January 1, 2024, the County Clerk Recording fee will increase to $20.00 for the first page then $4.00 for each additional page thereafter, and the Notice of Trustee Sale fee will increase to $17.00.

FEES FOR RECORDING A DEED:
Pages.....................Fees
1----------------$20.00
2----------------$24.00
3- --------------$28.00
4- --------------$32.00
5----------------$36.00 etc.

The cost for copies of public records filed in the Clerk's Office is $1.00 per page and $5.00 for certification per document.

When requesting copies by mail, please enclose a cashier's check, money order or business check made out to the Tarrant County Clerk.

Fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the County Clerk directly.

* 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.

* The grantor must sign and acknowledge the instrument.

* 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.

* Names should be printed or typed beneath signatures.

* 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.

* 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.