Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Gray County

Where is the Gray County Recorder's Office that files mechanics liens?

You can file your mechanics liens in person at the Gray County Clerk’s office located at:

205 N. Russell Room 200
Pampa, Texas 79065

Phone Number: 806-669-8004
Fax Number: 806-669-8054

Office Hours

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

What is Gray County's Recording Backlog?

The Gray County Clerk does not publicly disclose information on recording backlog.

Should my mechanics lien be filed in Gray County, or some other county?

If the project is located in Gray county, then yes, you will want to record your lien with the Gray County, Texas Recorder’s office.

What are Gray County's requirements for recording a mechanics lien?

All documents submitted for recorded must comply with the Gray County Clerk’s recording requirements.

To be eligible to be recorded a document must have the following attributes:

1. Be a document that is statutorily authorized to be recorded.
2. The document must be the original or a certified copy.
3. There must be a title at the top.
4. If it’s a deed, the grantee’s address must be listed.
5. If it’s a deed of trust, the trustee or beneficiary’s address must be listed.
6. All other documents must have a return address listed on the bottom or back.
7. The signatures must be original.
8. Your name must be printed or typed underneath your signature.
9. There must be a completed original notary acknowledgement with seal. Seal and notarial commission must not have expired date and must be legible.
10. The property must be located in Gray County and include the complete legal description indicating property is in Gray County, Texas.
11. A margin of at least an inch is required on top, bottom, left and right on each page of a document.
12. A document conveying an interest in real property to or from an individual must include a confidentiality notice. The notice must appear at the top of the first page in a 12-point boldfaced type or uppercase letters.

What are the margin & page size requirements to file a lien in Gray County?

A margin of at least an inch is required on top, bottom, left and right on each page of a document.

How can I make payment to the Gray County Recorder?

You can make payment to the Gray County Recorder when submitting your lien to the office. The Gray County Recorder accepts cash, check, Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.

What are the filing fees to record a mechanics lien in Gray County?

The Gray County Clerk’s recording fee is $26.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page.

Additional Recording Fees

Indexing Fee: $0.25 for each additional name to be indexed in excess of five (5)

Lien Fees

Federal Tax Lien/Release of Lien: $31.00
State Tax Lien/Release: $16.00
Hospital Lien/Released: $26.00

How do I get a recorded copy of my lien from Gray County's Recorders Office?

You can obtain a recorded copy of your lien in person at the Gray County Clerk’s office located at the following address from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:

205 N. Russell Room 200
Pampa, Texas 79065

Phone Number: 806-669-8004
Fax Number: 806-669-8054

You can also search Gray County’s Official Public Records online at: http://www.lgs-hosted.com/rmtgraycck.html/

Access to a copy of a lien may require paying a fee.

Do I have the right to file a mechanics lien in Gray, Texas?

Determining if you have the right to file a lien in Gray County, Texas can be complicated. Texas has one of the most complex lien laws in the U.S. and filing a lien in Gray is no different. Generally, construction contractors who

1) furnish labor or materials

2) send all required documents before filing a lien, such as monthly notices

3) if a homestead, have a proper written contract

4) and meet any state deadlines and fees for your lien claim.

You can learn more about Mechanics Liens in Texas and more specific requirements for filing a lien overall in our step by step guide.

Do I have to send a monthly notice to file a lien in Gray County, Texas?

Yes, you will need to have sent a Texas Preliminary Notice (monthly notices) to be able to file a lien in Gray County, TX. Not sending the correct Texas Monthly Notice may result in an invalid lien claim at the time of filing with the Gray County Recorder / Assessor.