Nueces County, Texas Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Nueces County costs about $29 and a mortgage about $85 (a 2-page deed and a 16-page deed of trust), per the Nueces County Clerk, Real Property Records's fee schedule. Texas sets county clerk recording fees under Local Government Code Sec. 118.011: $25.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page for a warranty deed, deed of trust or mortgage, or most other land-record instruments alike. This is the standard schedule used by Nueces County.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $25 |
| Deed, each additional page | $4 |
| Mortgage, first page | $25 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $4 |
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County transfer tax
Texas has no state or county real estate transfer tax at all; Nueces County does not levy one either. Texas transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Nueces County?
$25 for the first page and $4 for each additional page, about $29 for a typical deed, per the Nueces County Clerk, Real Property Records's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$25 for the first page and $4 per additional page, about $85 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
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