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1. How do I get a copy of my deed?

You may obtain a plain copy of your deed by visiting our website; you may obtain a plain or certified copy of your deed by visiting the Bexar County Clerk’s Deed Records Department located at 101 W. Nueva, Suite B109 San Antonio, TX 78205; or mail your request to the Bexar County Clerk’s Office, 100 Dolorosa, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78205. The fee is $1 per page and $5 per certification.

2. I paid off my house, where is my original deed?

Normally the original deed is given to the buyer after closing. If your deed was recorded in the Bexar County Clerk’s Office and you have misplaced your original deed, you may purchase a certified copy by visiting the Bexar County Clerk’s Deed Records Department located at 101 W. Nueva, Suite B109 San Antonio, TX 78205; or mail your request to the Bexar County Clerk’s Office, 100 Dolorosa, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78205.

3. The bank sent me my release and said I need to take it to your office. What do I need to do?

You may bring the original release to the Bexar County Clerk’s Recordings Department located at 101 W. Nueva, Suite 103 San Antonio, TX 78205; or mail your original document to the Bexar County Clerk’s Office, 100 Dolorosa, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78205. Our fee is $26 for the 1st page and $4 for each additional page (per document). Acceptable forms of payment are cash, check, or money order. Please make checks payable to Bexar County Clerk.                    

4. How can I find out if there is a lien on my property?

Information concerning liens recorded against a property may be researched by the public in the County Clerk’s Deed Records Department located at 101 W. Nueva, Suite B109, San Antonio, TX 78205, or visit our website. Title insurance and guaranteed clear title searches are performed by title companies for a fee; you may also seek legal advice from an attorney. The County Clerk’s Office does not guarantee a clear title and is not responsible for any encumbrances on the property. We suggest you contact your legal advisor if you have concerns or questions about a particular property.

5. What are your filing fees?

Our fees are $26 for the 1st page and $4 for each additional page (per document). We accept cash, check, or money order. Please make checks payable to Bexar County Clerk.

6. May I record a copy of my document? Do I need to provide my original document to get recorded?

Original documents with original signatures are required for recording. The County Clerk’s Office will not record a copy.

7. Where can I get a deed drawn up?

The County Clerk’s Office does not prepare deeds or any other documents. We suggest you contact your attorney if you have concerns or questions about a particular property.

8. Where do I register for my Homestead/Over 65/Disabled exemptions?

Bexar Appraisal District is located at 411 N. Frio, San Antonio, Texas 78207; you may call (210) 224-8511 or visit www.bcad.org.

9. Is there a Notary in your building?

Yes. The notary is located on the first floor of the Paul Elizondo Tower.

10. How long will it take to record a document if I submit it in person?

Documents brought into the office are recorded immediately. Once the documents are cashiered, assigned an instrument number and scanned, the original documents will be returned to you.

11. How long does it take for a document to become a public record?

The document will be a public record as soon as it is recorded. The record is usually available on the internet after 1-2 business days.

12. What is the fee for filing a Federal Tax Lien and/or Release of Federal Tax Lien?

The fee is $31.00. If the lien was filed in both UCC and OPR, the fee is $31.00 for each.