Deed Notary in Houston
A Texas deed must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged in front of a notary before it can be recorded with the county clerk. Mobile Notary Houston notarizes warranty deeds, special warranty deeds, gift deeds, and quitclaim deeds at the location of your choice across the Greater Houston area.
What to Bring
- The completed, unsigned deed prepared by your attorney or title company
- Current government-issued photo ID for every grantor
- Property legal description already on the deed (we don't add it)
- Any cover sheet or recording instructions provided by the county clerk
How the Appointment Works
- Send us the deed type and address, and we'll confirm a time window.
- On arrival, the notary verifies each grantor's photo ID.
- Each grantor signs the deed in the notary's presence.
- The notary completes the acknowledgment certificate (Texas short form), applies the seal, and logs the signing.
- You keep the wet-ink original, which is then taken to the Harris, Montgomery, or Fort Bend county clerk for recording.
We do not record the deed for you, prepare it, or advise on which deed type to use — that's a legal decision.
Mobile Notary Service Areas
We travel to homes, offices, hospitals, and care facilities across the Greater Houston area, including:
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a deed have to be notarized in Texas?
Yes. Under the Texas Property Code, a deed must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a notary public to be eligible for recording with the county clerk.
Do both grantors need to be present?
Every person whose signature is being notarized must be physically present and provide valid photo ID. If grantors are at different locations, we can split the signing into two appointments.
Can a notary fill out the deed for me?
No. Notaries cannot draft, complete, or modify a deed — that constitutes the unauthorized practice of law. Have an attorney or title company prepare it first.
How much does it cost to notarize a deed in Houston?
Texas allows $10 per notarized signature. A typical single-grantor deed signing is about $10 in notary fees plus a small travel charge based on your address.
Can you notarize a deed for someone in another state?
We can notarize signatures only for signers physically present in Texas at the time of the signing. For out-of-state grantors, ask about our Remote Online Notarization (RON) service.
Will the deed be recorded after you notarize it?
No. Recording is a separate step performed by the county clerk. We hand the original deed back to you to deliver or mail to the clerk's office.
Ready to schedule?
Same-day and after-hours appointments available across Houston.
Legal disclaimer: Mobile Notary Houston is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, draft legal documents, or tell customers which document they need. We notarize signatures on completed documents when all Texas notary requirements are met.