Travis County Records

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Recorder Office

Travis County Clerk - Recording

Address

5501 Airport Blvd / For postal mail: PO Box 149325, Austin, Texas 78714-9325

Office Hours

8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone

(512) 854-9188

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Travis 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

    Documents pertaining to real property records must include the grantee's name and address.

  2. 2

    Documents should be submitted for recording on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, and should not be stapled, folded, or bound together.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Provide a document heading at the top of the first page that identifies the type of legal document being recorded.

  5. 5

    A legal description of the real property is required.

  6. 6

    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
Travis County Clerk - Recording
5501 Airport Blvd / For postal mail: PO Box 149325, Austin, Texas 78714-9325
8:00am-5:00pm M-F
(512) 854-9188

Research Tips

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

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