Palo Pinto County Records

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Recorder Office

Palo Pinto County

Address

520 Oak St / PO Box 219, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Phone

(940) 659-1277

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Palo Pinto County Recorder Reference

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
  • Fees are subject to change without notice. For the most current fees and further information, contact the County Clerk directly.

Document Requirements

Formatting and filing standards for recordable instruments

  1. 1

    The Palo Pinto County Clerk accepts original documents only.

  2. 2

    A page is considered to be one side of a sheet of paper. The maximum size paper accepted is 8.5 x 14 inches, while 8.5 x 11 inches is the minimum.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    At the bottom of the last page, provide a margin of at least 3 inches of blank space.

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    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.

  8. 8

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

  9. 9

    Corresponding names should be printed or typed beneath signatures. Original signatures are required.

  10. 10

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

  11. 11

    A legal description of the real property must be provided.

  12. 12

    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.

  13. 13

    Real property instruments must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged.

  14. 14

    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
Palo Pinto County
520 Oak St / PO Box 219, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(940) 659-1277

Research Tips

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

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