Boundary Lines For My Property In Travis
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Texas has no specific laws regarding fences directly on the boundary line between neighbors, though your city or HOA might have more specific instructions. In general, if it's on your side of the property line, you own it. If it's directly on the property line, then you and your neighbor probably own it jointly.
A licensed and insured land surveyor can assist with locating property lines. General dimensions for a property are found on a property's site plan or survey documents.
You have a few different options to try. Title Company: The title company that handled the title transfer when the sale of the property closed should have a copy of the survey. Mortgage Company: Your mortgage lender might also have a copy of the property survey, because it also holds the title.
Hire a licensed land surveyor The most accurate way to know where your land begins and ends is to hire a surveyor to determine your property lines. The property surveyor will first check county records to understand the history of the lot.
Here are the most common ways to find them: Check Google Maps. This one is the quickest and easiest way to establish where your property lines are. Hire a surveyor. Check online property records. Look for physical markers on your property. Check your property deed. Check a plat map. Review your property survey.
You can E-File using this link: eFileTexas | Official E-Filing System for Texas, mail to Travis County District Clerk, PO Box 679003, Austin, TX 78767 or hand deliver documents to us by appointment only. Call (512) 854-9457 or send an email to District.eFile@traviscountytx for any questions.
To contact the Travis County District Clerk's office helpline via phone call 512-854-9457 or email us at districtclerkhelp@traviscountytx.
For general information about the open records process, please visit the Office of the Attorney General's website or call their Open Government Hotline at (512) 478-6736 or (877) 673-6839.
Real Property documents may be filed and recorded with the Travis County Clerk's Office in person or by mail. The original documents with original signatures are required for the recording. The County Clerk's Office will not record a copy. Recordings are completed immediately once received in the County Clerk's Office.