Fort Bend County Records

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Recorder Office

East Annex Office

Address

307 Texas Parkway at Hwy 90A, Missouri City, Texas 77489

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:45 & 1:00 - 4:00pm

Phone

(281) 341-8652

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Fort Bend County Recorder Reference

Recording Fees

Typical county clerk recording charges

Standard recording

First page of a real property record

$15

Recording & filing fees

  • Each additional page$4
  • Each additional indexed name over five$0.25
  • Federal tax lien recording$21
  • FEDERAL TAX LIEN/OTHER FEES Statutory Search Fee Property Code 14.004 (d)& B & C 9.525(d)(1)-$15
  • Federal Lien Copies (per page) Property Code 14.004 (d) & Government Code 405.031 (2)-$1

Copies & certification

  • Certification Fee Local Government Code 118.011 (a) (3)-$5

Additional notes

  • Texas Property Code 11.003: Requires that each grantee's mailing address be in or attached to any document conveying real property executed after December 31, 1981. If address of each grantee is not included, the payment of a penalty filing fee
  • equal to the greater of (1) $25.00 or (2) twice the statutory filing fee for the filing of such document with the County Clerk will be required. This fee is in addition to regular filing fees LGC 191.007(c) (h): Provides double the filing fee for that page if there is not a clearly identifying heading, similar to the headings on most printed forms, must be placed at the top of the first page to identify the type or kind of legal paper. LGC 191.007(e) (h): Provides double the filing fee for that page if names are not legibly typed or printed immediately under each signature. Property Code 52.004: a mailing address for each plaintiff or judgment creditor must appear on the abstract of judgement, or a penalty filing fee equal to the greater of $25 or twice the statutory recording fee for the abstract is required
  • 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

    A page is considered to be one side of a sheet of paper. The maximum size paper accepted is 8.5 x 14 inches. 8.5 x 11 inch size paper is also accepted.

  2. 2

    Pages should be of sufficient weight and substance so that printing, typing, or handwriting will not bleed through. Riders and attachments must comply with the size requirements. Only one rider or attachment can be included in or attached to a page.

  3. 3

    If an instrument is not in the English language, it must be accompanied by a correct English translation.

  4. 4

    Instruments must be signed and acknowledged by the grantor in the presence of two or more credible witnesses or acknowledged or sworn to before and certified by an officer authorized to take acknowledgments or oaths.

  5. 5

    A font size of at least 8 point is needed. Printing, typing, or handwriting must be clearly legible. Black ink should be used.

  6. 6

    At the top of the first page, provide a document heading that serves to identify the type of legal document.

  7. 7

    Corresponding names should be printed or typed beneath signatures.

  8. 8

    Provide a return name and address on the front of the document.

  9. 9

    A legal description of the real property must be provided.

  10. 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
East Annex Office
307 Texas Parkway at Hwy 90A, Missouri City, Texas 77489 County Clerk - Main Office 301 Jackson St, Richmond, Texas 77469 (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated) North Annex Office 22333 Grand Corner Dr, Katy, Texas 77494 (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:45 & 1:00 - 4:00pm Mon & Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm; Tue, Wed & Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:45 & 1:00 - 4:00pm
(281) 341-8652

Research Tips

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

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