El Paso County Records
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Recorder Office
El Paso County Clerk
Address
500 East San Antonio, Suite 105, El Paso, Texas 79901
Office Hours
8:00am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday
Phone
(915) 273-3532
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
Additional notes
- Military Discharge -DD214 (Plain or CC)-LGC 192.002(b)---No Charge
- You may pay with cash, credit/debit cards, Cashier's checks, Business checks, or Money orders are acceptable made
- payable to "El Paso County Clerk, County of El Paso, El Paso County, or County Clerk(s)."
- 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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A deed in El Paso County, Texas must have a grantor(s) signature that has been properly acknowledged, contain a legal description of the property, and must be delivered to and accepted by the grantee.
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If a deed affects, transfers, or conveys interest in real property, a grantee(s) address must appear on the document, or be included in the document as an attachment.
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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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Names should be printed or typed beneath signatures.
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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.
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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
- El Paso County Clerk
- 500 East San Antonio, Suite 105, El Paso, Texas 79901
- 8:00am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday
Research Tips
- Start with grantor and grantee names when researching ownership history in El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso County Clerk before recording or ordering certified copies.