The most common proof of ownership we receive is a deed. While it is common for deeds to be recorded in the County Clerk's office public records, there is no requirement.
A deed is an official written document declaring a person's legal ownership of a property, while a title is a legal concept that refers to ownership rights. Here's a way to remember the difference: You can own a physical copy of a book, but you can't hold the book's title in your hand.
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Deed Copies 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. To request a copy in person, visit the Bexar County Clerk's Deed Records Department in the Paul Elizondo Tower.
Send a written request to the county clerk's.MoreSend a written request to the county clerk's.
To prove title to real property, you'll need to file certain documents with the county's clerk office. This must be done in the county where the property is located. It will help establish the chain of title, allow you to sell the property, etc. The county cannot add your name to the deed or issue a new deed.
Under the theory of adverse possession, you can claim ownership of property that belongs to someone else. Under Texas law, your possession of the property must be exclusive, open, continuous, and without the permission of the property owner for 3-10 years, depending on the circumstances.
Real Property documents may be filed and recorded with the Bexar 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 in the County Clerk's Office.
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.
Deed/Lien Information To record it in person, bring the original Release to the Bexar County Clerk's Recordings Department at the Paul Elizondo Tower. To record it through the mail, send the original document to the Bexar County Clerk's Office in the Courthouse.