And the question I get asked sometimes is does a deed have to be recorded to be valid well theMoreAnd the question I get asked sometimes is does a deed have to be recorded to be valid well the answer is no not in Texas it must be delivered. And meet all the other ballot requirements of a deed.
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.
The deed of trust must then be recorded with the county where the property is located, and each of the parties (the trustor, trustee, and lender) should keep a copy of the recorded document.
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.
So, put simply, if your deed was not recorded or you have discovered unrecorded deeds in your chain of title, there is no need to worry. The deeds themselves will still be valid and you can file correction instruments to correct any mistakes.
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.
A title refers to property ownership. It is not a document but rather the right to use, rent, or sell the property. A deed is a legal document that transfers the property ownership. It is commonly used when buying or selling real property.
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.