Texas County Clerks & Recorders

In Texas, real estate deeds, mortgages, and liens are officially recorded by the County Clerk & Ex-Officio Recorder. Standard recording fees are governed by Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 118.011 with a base fee of $26.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page.

Transfer tax rules in Texas: None (Texas has NO state or local real estate transfer tax). Check your specific county requirements as local documentary stamps or municipal fees may also apply.

In Texas, marriage license fees typically range around $82.00 ($22.00 with 'Twogether in Texas' certificate). The state requires a mandatory waiting period of 72 hours from application to marriage ceremony, and the license remains valid for 90 days. Mandatory 72-hour waiting period; waived for active-duty military or Twogether in Texas graduates.

For Texas, business name filings (DBA / Assumed Name) require a fee of approximately $26.00 and are processed through the County Clerk. Assumed Name Certificate (DBA) filed in the County Clerk's office for sole proprietorships and general partnerships. Valid 10 years.