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DIANE DAY

AUSTIN COUNTY CLERK
265 N. CHESLEY STREET, STE. #7
BELLVILLE, TEXAS 77418
(979) 227-3144
countyc@austincounty.com

Office Hours
Monday -Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed 12-1

For copies of deed records, etc., please email Public Records Department at   

ccvault@austincounty.com.

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If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney.

A County Clerk cannot render legal advice or services - Government Code 81.101

A County Clerk has no duty to search public records - Attorney General WW-607

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Austin County Clerk's office now accepts e-Recording.

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ATTENTION! 
NEW PROCEDURE FOR RECORDING EFFECTIVE 12-4-2025
ALL PERSONS PRESENTING A DOCUMENT IN PERSON FOR FILING INTO THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS 
OF AUSTIN COUNTY ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A PHOTO ID TO THE CLERK! 
(§191.010 Texas Local Government Code)

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FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED:
Cash
Debit/Credit Card - 2.85% convenience fee (minimum $2)
Cashier's Check
Money Order
Check (Identifiers required per District Attorney's office)
*Checks not accepted for Birth Certificates or Criminal Cases

**All returned checks (any reason) - $30 return check fee