Cottle County Deed Records & Official Public Records Search
E-Recording Not AvailableSearch official public records, deeds, liens, leases, plats, and historical instruments filed in Cottle County. Filter by grantor, grantee, recording date, instrument type, and more.
Recorder Office
Cottle County Clerk
Address
811 9th St / PO Box 717, Paducah, Texas 79248-0717
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Phone
(806) 492-3823
Recording Fees
Typical county clerk recording charges
Standard recording
First page
$26
Recording & filing fees
- Each additional page$4
Additional notes
- If the grantee's address is not on the real property document, a $25 penalty fee or twice the regular filing fee for that page, whichever is greater, will be assessed.
- A stamped, self-addressed envelope is required or an additional postage fee 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
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
If an instrument is not in the English language, it needs to be accompanied by a correct English translation.
- 3
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.
- 4
On the bottom of the last page, provide at least 4 inches of blank space for the file stamp. If this is not provided, an additional page will be added.
- 5
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. Original signatures are required. Corresponding names must be typed, printed, or stamped beneath signatures throughout the document.
- 6
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.
- 7
Provide a document heading at the top of the first page that identifies the type of legal document being recorded.
- 8
On the front of the document, provide a return name and address to ensure a proper and timely return.
- 9
A legal description of the real property is required.
- 10
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
- Cottle County Clerk
- 811 9th St / PO Box 717, Paducah, Texas 79248-0717
- Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Research Tips
- Start with grantor and grantee names when researching ownership history in Cottle 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 Cottle 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 Cottle County Clerk before recording or ordering certified copies.
About Cottle County Records
Cottle 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 Cottle County.
Cottle County records: frequently asked questions
- How do I search Cottle County deed records online?
- Use the search on this page to look up Cottle 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 Cottle County subscription.
- What records does the Cottle County Clerk keep?
- The Cottle 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 Cottle County?
- The Cottle 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 Cottle 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 Cottle County records by grantor and grantee?
- Yes. You can search the Cottle County grantor/grantee index by either party name, and narrow results by instrument type, date range, document number, or legal description.