In Texas, you record your deed with the County Clerk in the county where the property exists. If the property is in more than one county, record it in each. It is important to record your deed. In Texas, the property is legally transferred when the grantee accepts the signed deed.
Question #3: How do I get a copy of my deed restrictions? Answer #3: For most people living in the City of Houston, their property is located in Harris County. Please contact the Harris County Clerk's Office at 713.755. 6405 to request a copy.
Property ownership information can be requested from the County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Question #3: How do I get a copy of my deed restrictions? Answer #3: For most people living in the City of Houston, their property is located in Harris County. Please contact the Harris County Clerk's Office at 713.755. 6405 to request a copy.
Question #3: How do I get a copy of my deed restrictions? Answer #3: For most people living in the City of Houston, their property is located in Harris County. Please contact the Harris County Clerk's Office at 713.755. 6405 to request a copy.
How do I get a copy of my deed? We have 11 locations within Harris County, or you may submit a request in writing by fax, mail or email. We need to know the owner name and legal description of the property. Please note that the legal description can be obtained from your tax statement.
Talk with your real estate agent. Your real estate agent or REALTOR® can look at previous listings of your property. These listings may note if the land has restrictions. Agents can also pull property records to see if any noted restrictions exist.
Once a deed has been recorded by the County Clerk's Office, copies of the deed may be requested if the original deed has been misplaced. Plain copies can be found by using the Official Public Records Search and selecting "Land Records". A certified copy may be purchased through request either in person or by mail.
These restrictions appear in the real property records of the county in which the property is located. They are private agreements and are binding upon every owner in a subdivision.
Reaching out to the local clerk's office, as they can pull historical property records. Asking a seller, since they are obligated to disclose any deed restrictions they are aware of. Requesting a title company to conduct a title search, which may reveal this information.