Brazoria County Records

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Recorder Office

East Annex - Real Property Records Office

Address

1524 E Mulberry (old Wal-Mart Building on E Hwy 35), Angleton, Texas 77515

Office Hours

8:00 - 5:00 M-F

Phone

979-864-1059

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Brazoria County Recorder Reference

Recording Fees

Typical county clerk recording charges

Standard recording

First page of a real property record

$25

Recording & filing fees

  • State tax lien (first page total)$15
  • Each additional page$4
  • Each additional indexed name over five$0.25
  • Federal tax lien recording$10
  • State tax lien recording$5
  • Records archive fee$10
  • Records management fee$10

Copies & certification

  • Non-certified copy per page$1
  • Non Certified ? 11 x 17 ? Double Letter per page$2
  • Non Certified ? 24 x 36 Plat or Map per page$5
  • Certification fee (whole document)$5

Additional notes

  • Military Discharge -DD214 (Plain or CC)-LGC 192.002(b)---No Charge
  • If names are not legibly typed or printed beneath signatures, double the filing fee will be charged.
  • The mailing address of each grantee named in the instrument must appear on the instrument, or an additional fee of $25 will be charged.
  • 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

  1. 1

    An instrument concerning property cannot be recorded unless it is signed and acknowledged or sworn to by the grantor in the presence of two or more credible subscribing witnesses. Signatures must be original and names should be printed or typed beneath signatures.

  2. 2

    Instruments should be in the English language. If they are not, they should be recorded with a correct English translation. The accuracy of the translation shall be sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths.

  3. 3

    An instrument transferring an interest in real property to or from an individual must include a notice that appears on the top of the first page in 12-point boldfaced type or 12-point uppercase letters reading substantially as follows: 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.

  4. 4

    Submit documents on white paper that is no larger than 8.5 x 14 inches and no smaller than 8.5 x 11 inches. Paper needs to be of a sufficient weight and substance so that printing, typing, or handwriting will not bleed through.

  5. 5

    Use a font size of at least 8 point. Printing or typing must be clearly legible.

  6. 6

    Provide a 3-inch top margin on the first page in the top right hand corner for the file number.

  7. 7

    Texas Property Code requires that a grantee's address be in or attached to any document conveying real property. If the address of each grantee is not included, the payment of a penalty filing fee equal to the greater of (1) twice the statutory filing fee for the filing of such document with the county clerk or (2) $25 will be required. This fee is in addition to the filing fees. If the grantee's address is included in an attachment, this must be signed by the grantor or grantee.

  8. 8

    A clearly identifying heading, similar to the heading on most printed forms, must be placed at the top of the first page to identify the type of paper. If this requirement is not met, double the filing fee will be due.

  9. 9

    Riders and attachments must comply with the size requirements. Only one rider or attachment may be included in or attached to a page.

Recorder Office

Office
East Annex - Real Property Records Office
1524 E Mulberry (old Wal-Mart Building on E Hwy 35), Angleton, Texas 77515 Mailing Address: Brazoria County Courthouse, County Clerk Office 111 E Locust, Suite 200, Angleton, Texas 77515 N/A 979-864-1355 Manvel Substation 7313 Corporate Dr, Manvel, Texas 77578 281-756-2426 Pearland Substation 2436 S Grand, Suite 106, Pearland, Texas 77581 281-412-3399 and 4499
8:00 - 5:00 M-F 8:00 to 11:30 & 12:30 to 4:45 M-F 8:00 to 12:30 & 1:30 to 4:45 Wed - Fri
979-864-1059

Research Tips

  • Start with grantor and grantee names when researching ownership history in Brazoria 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 Brazoria 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 Brazoria County Clerk before recording or ordering certified copies.

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