Jul 8, 2026Getting Started7 min read
The County Said My Certificate Was Invalid - 3 Mistakes That Almost Cost Me Everything
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Marcus Cole
Tax lien investor since 2019
TL;DR
- →A missing form almost voided my certificate.
- →Recording fees vary by county. I underpaid by $12.
- →County clerks are helpful if you ask ahead.
Audio narration by Marcus Cole
The Form Nobody Told Me About
After winning the clerk asked for an affidavit. Texas requires a sworn statement. I had to get it notarized.
The Recording Fee Surprise
Cameron County charges $28. El Paso $34. Always call ahead for the exact fee.
The Owner Address Problem
The property address on the tax list is often wrong. Use the appraisal district site for the mailing address.
Marcus Field Notes
Ask: What forms? What fee? Where to mail the notice? One call saves the headache.
Keywords this article targets
tax lien paperworkcounty clerk tax lientax lien recording feetax lien redemption noticetax lien mistakes
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