Anderson County Records
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Recorder Office
Anderson County Clerk
Address
500 N. Church St, Rm. 10, Palestine, Texas 75801
Office Hours
8:00am to 12:00 & 1:00 to 5:00pm Monday - Friday (except holidays)
Phone
903-723-7402
Recording Fees
Typical county clerk recording charges
Standard recording
first page
$26
Recording & filing fees
- Each additional page$4
- for each name in excess of 5$0.25
- Penalty if grantee mailing address is missing$25
- Missing bottom margin fee (last page)$4
Additional notes
- Fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees, contact the County Clerk directly.
Document Requirements
Formatting and filing standards for recordable instruments
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Documents must be original.
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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.
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If an instrument is not in the English language, it needs to be accompanied by a correct English translation.
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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.
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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. A 1 inch margin is required on all other sides.
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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.
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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.
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Provide a document heading at the top of the first page that identifies the type of legal document being recorded.
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On the front of the document, provide a return name and address to ensure a proper and timely return.
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A legal description of the real property is required.
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Names must be printed beneath signatures.
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Any document that transfers an interest in real property must include the following:
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NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY 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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Recording Statute: A conveyance of real property or an interest in real property or a mortgage or deed of trust is void as to a creditor or to a subsequent purchaser for a valuable consideration without notice unless the instrument has been acknowledged, sworn to, or proved and filed for record as required by law.
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An instrument that is properly recorded in the proper county is:
Recorder Office
- Office
- Anderson County Clerk
- 500 N. Church St, Rm. 10, Palestine, Texas 75801
- 8:00am to 12:00 & 1:00 to 5:00pm Monday - Friday (except holidays)
Research Tips
- Start with grantor and grantee names when researching ownership history in Anderson County.
- Use document numbers, recording dates, volume/page references, and instrument types to narrow a broad record search.
- Review legal descriptions carefully when comparing deeds, mineral instruments, easements, plats, and releases.
- County clerk office hours and filing cutoffs can affect same-day recording, so verify current hours before visiting in person.
- E-recording status for Anderson County is listed as "E-Recording Not Available" in our reference source; confirm availability directly with the clerk.
Verify With the County Clerk
Office hours, recording fees, and filing requirements can change. Confirm current details directly with the Anderson County Clerk before recording or ordering certified copies.