Recording & Fees

To record a land record in person, the document must be the original or a clerk certified copy. Each document must have a good notary acknowledgment and reference property in Wise County.

Official Records Recording Fees

• Beginning October 01, 2023, we will no longer accept personal checks.
• In-person payments can be made by cash, card, business check, or money order. 
  • The County Clerk's office accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. 
• Official Records Recording Fees (PDF)
• ERecording is now available through CSC® eRecording and Simplifile.
  • To get started with CSC, visit CSC eRecording Solutions.
  • For questions about CSC's eRecording service, contact them at:
    • Email: erecording@cscglobal.com
    • Phone: (866) 652-0111
  • To get started with Simplifile, visit www.simplifile.com
  • For questions about Simplifile's eRecording service, contact them at:
    • Email: support@simplifile.com
    • Phone: 800-460-5657

Out of State Probate

If you are recording an out-of-state probate, it must contain an authentication certificate (Texas Estates Code 503.001).
View an example (PDF).

Additional Information

Clerks cannot give advice or the rendering of any service requiring the use of legal skill or knowledge, such as preparing any instrument. (Unauthorized practice of law, Government Code, Section 81.101).