Cameron County Deed Records & Official Public Records Search
E-Recording Not AvailableSearch official public records, deeds, liens, leases, plats, and historical instruments filed in Cameron County. Filter by grantor, grantee, recording date, instrument type, and more.
Recorder Office
Cameron County Clerk
Address
Administration Bldg - 964 E Harrison St, Suite 213, Brownsville, Texas 78520
Office Hours
8:00 to 5:00 M-F
Phone
(956) 544-0815
Recording Fees
Typical county clerk recording charges
Recording & filing fees
- Each additional page$4
- Each name to be indexed in excess of five names - 25 cents State Tax Lien/Release of Lien-$10
- Missing Grantees' Address$25
- If the grantee's address is missing - add$25
- Missing Document Title$5
- Returned check fee is$30
Additional notes
- $35 for the first page
- Copies are $1 per page
- certified copies are $5 per document plus $1 per page.
Document Requirements
Formatting and filing standards for recordable instruments
- 1
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.
- 2
Corresponding signatures should be printed or typed beneath signatures.
- 3
If an instrument is not in the English language, it needs to be accompanied by a correct English translation.
- 4
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.
- 5
On the bottom of the last page, provide at least 5 inches of blank space for the file stamp. If this is not provided, an additional page will be added.
- 6
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.
- 7
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.
- 8
Provide a document heading at the top of the first page that identifies the type of legal document being recorded.
- 9
On the front of the document, provide a return name and address to ensure a proper and timely return.
- 10
A legal description of the real property is required.
- 11
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.
Recorder Office
- Office
- Cameron County Clerk
- Administration Bldg - 964 E Harrison St, Suite 213, Brownsville, Texas 78520 Mail: Cameron County Clerk, Filing & Recording Dept P.O. Box 2178, Brownsville, Texas 78522 N/A use for mailing purposes Branch Office Joe Rivera & Aurora De la Garza Bldg - 1390 W Expressway 83, San Benito, Texas 78586 956-247-3509
- 8:00 to 5:00 M-F 8:00 - 5:00 M-F
Research Tips
- Start with grantor and grantee names when researching ownership history in Cameron 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 Cameron 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 Cameron County Clerk before recording or ordering certified copies.
About Cameron County Records
Cameron County maintains its own local land-record history, courthouse filing patterns, and public-record context. This page is a county-specific research hub for deed records, liens, leases, plats, surveys, releases, assignments, and other recorded instruments filed in Cameron County.
Cameron County records: frequently asked questions
- How do I search Cameron County deed records online?
- Use the search on this page to look up Cameron County deed records by grantor, grantee, instrument type, recording date, or volume and page. Document previews are free; full PDFs can be downloaded instantly from $1.95, or with a Cameron County subscription.
- What records does the Cameron County Clerk keep?
- The Cameron County Clerk records real property instruments including deeds, deeds of trust, liens and releases, oil and gas leases, plats, assignments, affidavits, and powers of attorney. TexasCountyDocs indexes these official public records for online search.
- How much does it cost to get a copy of a deed in Cameron County?
- The Cameron County Clerk typically charges about $1 per page for an uncertified copy plus a certification fee for certified copies. On TexasCountyDocs you can download an uncertified PDF instantly from $1.95.
- Are Cameron County property records the same as appraisal district records?
- No. County clerk records document ownership instruments such as deeds and liens, while the appraisal district (CAD) handles tax valuations. To trace ownership or confirm a conveyance, you want the county clerk records searched here.
- Can I search Cameron County records by grantor and grantee?
- Yes. You can search the Cameron County grantor/grantee index by either party name, and narrow results by instrument type, date range, document number, or legal description.