Ector County Deed Records & Official Public Records Search
E-Recording Not AvailableSearch official public records, deeds, liens, leases, plats, and historical instruments filed in Ector County. Filter by grantor, grantee, recording date, instrument type, and more.
Recorder Office
Ector County Clerk
Address
300 N Grant St, Rm 111 / PO Box 707, Odessa, Texas 79760
Office Hours
8:00 to 4:30 M-F
Phone
(432) 498-4130
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
- Penalty if grantee mailing address is missing$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 copy (11×17)$2
- Non-certified plat/map (24×36)$5
- Certification fee (whole document)$5
- Copy per page$1
- Certification per document$5
Additional notes
- Military Discharge -DD214 (Plain or CC)-LGC 192.002(b)---No Charge
- 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 3 inches of blank space for the file stamp. If this is not provided, an additional page will be added.
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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. Original signatures are required. 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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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
- Ector County Clerk
- 300 N Grant St, Rm 111 / PO Box 707, Odessa, Texas 79760
- 8:00 to 4:30 M-F
Research Tips
- Start with grantor and grantee names when researching ownership history in Ector 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 Ector 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 Ector County Clerk before recording or ordering certified copies.
About Ector County Records
Ector County, anchored by Odessa, sits in the heart of the Permian Basin. Mineral deeds, royalty conveyances, and oil & gas leases feature heavily in its county clerk records alongside standard real-property instruments.
Ector County records: frequently asked questions
- How do I search Ector County deed records online?
- Use the search on this page to look up Ector 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 Ector County subscription.
- What records does the Ector County Clerk keep?
- The Ector 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 Ector County?
- The Ector 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 Ector 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 Ector County records by grantor and grantee?
- Yes. You can search the Ector County grantor/grantee index by either party name, and narrow results by instrument type, date range, document number, or legal description.