Hidalgo County Recorder Mechanics Lien Filing

You can file your mechanics lien in Hidalgo County by mail, by courier, or in person. The County Clerk also accepts electronic filings of documents from an authorized eRecording submitter.

In Person

You can bring your documents to the Hidalgo County Clerk’s office located at:

317 Closner Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78541
Telephone: (956) 318-2100
Fax: (956) 318-2105

Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F

Postal Mail

You can also mail your documents to the following address:

Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office
P.O. Box 58
Edinburg, TX 78541

Commercial Carrier (FedEx, UPS, USPS Express or Priority Mail, etc.):

You can send your documents to the following address:

Recording Division
317 Closner Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78541

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

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

Generally, filing a lien in Texas is one of the more difficult states. Texas has a variety of required documents being exchanged and very strict deadlines for a valid lien claim.

The Hidalgo County, Texas requirements for recording a mechanics lien are:

1. Verify you have the right to file a valid lien. This includes having sent a monthly notice for each month labor or materials were furnished on a project. A monthly notice must be sent the second and third month for every month work is performed. This can be confusing but basically this means if you furnished labor this month, your deadline to send a two month and third month notice are two and three months from now, respectively. It’s important to keep in mind that if you perform work on the same construction job in Texas for two consecutive months you will need to have sent a total of 4 notices to retain lien rights. So if work was performed in January, your deadline would be March and April for a 2 and 3 month notice. Keep in mind it’s a little more complex if the labor or materials furnished were for a Homestead project.

2. Draft your affidavit of lien (mechanics lien claim) for your specific role on the job. The forms are different for general contractors vs. subcontractors so make sure you use the correct form. Not doing so could invalidate your lien claim! Make sure all required fields are completed and call the county Clerk if you have questions about specific required fields. Again, submitting a mechanics lien claim in Texas not completed correctly could lead to an invalid claim returned to you, potentially leading to a missed lien deadline. Be sure to include other relevant attachments as well.

3. File your lien claim with the County Clerk’s office where work was performed.

4. Send a copy of your lien claim to the Property Owner and General Contractor (if you were a second-tier contractor or supplier). This is important as sending a copy of the lien may expedite payment as the Property Owner or General Contractor may not learn a lien was filed on the property if not contacted.

To learn more about filing your lien claim and other requirements, learn more from our How to File a Texas Mechanics Lien Step by Step Guide.

The margin and page size requirements for Hidalgo County are as follows:

Margins: 1.5 inches at the top of the first page. For the remaining pages, use half-inch (.5) margins on the sides and bottom. On the last page, include a 3 inch margin at the bottom.

Page size: Pages must be 8.5 x 11.

Font size may not exceed 12 point.

The Hidalgo County Clerk accepts, cash, check, and all major credit/debit card payments.

Keep in mind that each credit card transaction is charged with a service fee of $2.50 with each $100 increment.

The Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office fee schedule is as follows:

Recording liens

$26 for the first page
$4 for each following page

Copies

The search fee is $5
Copies cost $1 for each page
Certification costs $5 for each page

Credit cards are charged with a $2.50 convenience fee for increments of $100.

You can obtain a recorded copy of your lien in person, by mail, or over the phone.

In person

Visit the Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office at:

317 N. Closner Blvd.
Edinburg, TX 78541
Phone: (956) 381-2100
Fax: (956) 318-2105

To get in touch by mail, send requests to:

Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office
P.O. Box 58
Edinburg, TX 78541

You can obtain the property’s legal description by visiting the Hidalgo County Clerk in person.

Additionally, you can search for property descriptions online using the Real Records Property Search at:

https://hidalgotx.search.kofile.com/48215/Home/Index/1

Determining if you have the right to file a lien in Hidalgo County, Texas can be complicated. Texas has one of the most complex lien laws in the U.S. and filing a lien in Hidalgo 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.