The County Almost Rejected My Deed - 3 Mistakes That Nearly Cost Me Everything
About this article: “Marcus” is TaxLienSimple's educational narrator. First-person stories and dollar examples are illustrative scenarios written to explain real tax-sale concepts — they are not the personal trading history of a specific investor. Rate and legal information is sourced separately to official statutes and government records (see About and each guide's citations).
TL;DR
- →A missing form almost held up recording my deed.
- →Recording fees vary by county. I underpaid by $12.
- →County clerks are helpful if you ask ahead.
The Form Nobody Told Me About
After winning the clerk asked for an affidavit. Texas requires a sworn statement before the deed records. I had to get it notarized.
The Recording Fee Surprise
Cameron County charges $28. El Paso $34. Always call ahead for the exact fee.
The Owner Address Problem
The property address on the tax list is often wrong. Use the appraisal district site for the mailing address.
Marcus Field Notes
Ask: What forms? What fee? Where to mail the notice? One call saves the headache.
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