The PROPERTY FRAUD INFORMATION PACKET is the Liberty County Clerk's guide and set of forms for property owners who believe a recorded document wrongly conveyed title to their real property, following Texas Government Code 51.9035. It combines the Owner's Affidavit, the Certificate of Mailing, the Petition for Judicial Review and the court's Judicial Finding form. On FillingPDF you can fill out the packet online and download or print the completed PDF; the documents are recorded or filed through the Liberty County Clerk and District Clerk offices, and the county publishes the original PDF at the official link.
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What is PROPERTY FRAUD INFORMATION PACKET – Liberty County, TX?
The PROPERTY FRAUD INFORMATION PACKET is a Liberty County Clerk publication that gives property owners the guidelines and the forms to challenge a recorded document that purports to convey title to, or an interest in, their real property, under Texas Government Code 51.9035.
The packet opens with five guideline steps and then reproduces the documents those steps call for:
- Owner's Affidavit Regarding Purported Conveyance, recorded with the county clerk to establish a presumption under Section 51.901(c)(4), Government Code, that the recorded instrument is fraudulent.
- Certificate of Mailing of Owner's Affidavit Regarding Purported Conveyance, recorded with proof that the affidavit was mailed.
- Petition for Judicial Review of Document or Instrument Purporting to Convey Title to or an Interest in Real Property, with a supporting affidavit, filed with the district clerk.
- Judicial Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law Regarding a Document or Instrument Purporting to Convey Title to or an Interest in Real Property, which the presiding judge completes and signs.
The packet states that the process is effective December 2025. The petition asks the court only to decide whether the document conveys title; it does not seek a ruling on any underlying claim between the parties and does not seek to invalidate a legitimate conveyance. The packet contains no tax forms and does not deal with tax bills.
Who needs to file PROPERTY FRAUD INFORMATION PACKET – Liberty County, TX?
Owners of real property in Liberty County who believe they are victims of property fraud, because a document recorded with the county clerk purports to convey their title or an interest in the property, use this packet. The Owner's Affidavit is made by the owner or owners (the affiants), who state that they own the property and have not conveyed it to any grantee other than those they list.
The petition's supporting affidavit is sworn by an affiant who states being over 21 years of age and of sound mind.
Limits stated in the packet:
- The petition does not ask the court to decide any underlying claim of the parties, and it does not seek to invalidate a legitimate conveyance.
- The petitioner acknowledges that sanctions under Chapter 10, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, may apply if the petition is found to be frivolous.
- The judge, not the owner, completes the Judicial Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law.
The packet does not describe anyone signing for an owner, such as an agent or attorney.
When to file PROPERTY FRAUD INFORMATION PACKET – Liberty County, TX
Use the packet when you believe a recorded document has fraudulently conveyed your property; the guidelines set no calendar deadline, only an order of steps. Record the Owner's Affidavit first, mail it, then record the Certificate of Mailing with proof of mailing.
The one timing rule: the Petition for Judicial Review is filed with the district clerk after 120 days have passed since the recording of the Certificate of Mailing. The petition is then placed on the district court's miscellaneous docket for a hearing. After the judge rules, request a certified copy of the Judicial Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law from the district clerk and record it with the county clerk. The packet gives no processing time.
Documents you need
- The purported fraudulent document used to convey title: attach it to the Owner's Affidavit when you submit the affidavit to the county clerk for recording.
- A copy of the Owner's Affidavit and of the purported fraudulent deed, mailed by certified mail to the person who claims to own the property.
- Proof of mailing, such as the Certified Mail Receipt: submit it with the Certificate of Mailing for recording.
- A true and correct copy of the letter sent to the grantor and grantee, attached to the Certificate of Mailing.
- The recorded document or instrument and any other documentary evidence: attach them to the Petition for Judicial Review filed with the district clerk.
- A certified copy of the Judicial Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law, requested from the district clerk after the judge rules, to be recorded with the county clerk.
How to fill out PROPERTY FRAUD INFORMATION PACKET – Liberty County, TX
Read the five guideline steps
The first page lists the sequence under Texas Government Code 51.9035: record the affidavit, mail it, record the certificate, wait 120 days, file the petition, then record the certified findings.
Complete the Owner's Affidavit
Enter the affiant name or names, the legal description of the property, and the recording information (Instrument Number) of the purported conveyance in paragraph (2). In paragraph (3), list any interests you did grant, then sign and date.
Have the affidavit notarized
Sign before a notary: the notary completes the State of Texas and County block, the sworn date, the commission expiration and the printed name.
Record the affidavit and mail copies
Submit the affidavit with the purported fraudulent document to the county clerk for recording. Then send a copy of both by certified mail to the person claiming to own the property and keep the receipt.
Complete the Certificate of Mailing
Enter your name or names, the date the affidavit was recorded and its recording information, and the date you mailed the letter. List the attached letter copy and proof of mailing, then sign before a notary.
Prepare the Petition for Judicial Review
Fill in the cause number if assigned, the judicial district, the property address or legal description, the petitioner's name, the recording date and page count of the instrument, and the purported grantee. Sign with typed name and address.
Complete the petition's affidavit
The affiant enters the county and name, signs, and has the affidavit sworn before a notary, with the date, printed name and commission expiration.
Leave the Judicial Finding to the court
Fill in only the caption details you know, such as the property. The judge completes the findings, checks and initials the ruling, and signs.
Review the whole packet
Check names, legal description, instrument numbers and dates against the recorded documents, and confirm every notary block is complete before filing.
Download the completed PDF
Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and take the documents to the offices described under How to submit.
How to submit PROPERTY FRAUD INFORMATION PACKET – Liberty County, TX
The packet uses two offices, both at 1923 Sam Houston St., Liberty, Texas 77575, plus a certified-mail step.
- County Clerk (recording): Liberty County Clerk, 1923 Sam Houston St., Room 209. Record the Owner's Affidavit with the purported fraudulent document attached, then the Certificate of Mailing with proof of mailing, and finally the certified copy of the Judicial Findings.
- Certified mail: mail a copy of the Owner's Affidavit and the purported fraudulent deed by certified mail to the person who claims to own the property. The Certified Mail Receipt is your proof of mailing.
- District Clerk (filing): Liberty County District Clerk, 1923 Sam Houston St., Room 115. File the Petition for Judicial Review with the Judicial Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law, no sooner than 120 days after the Certificate of Mailing was recorded.
The packet says no fee is required to record these documents with the county clerk or to file with the district clerk (Gov't Code 51.9035). FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Recording the Owner's Affidavit without attaching the purported fraudulent document used to convey title, which the guidelines require.
- Skipping certified mail to the person who claims to own the property, so there is no Certified Mail Receipt to serve as proof of mailing.
- Submitting the Certificate of Mailing without the copy of the letter and the proof of mailing that it lists as attachments.
- Filing the Petition for Judicial Review before 120 days have passed since the Certificate of Mailing was recorded.
- Taking the petition to the county clerk instead of the district clerk, which handles the petition and the miscellaneous docket.
- Leaving an affidavit unsworn: the Owner's Affidavit, the Certificate of Mailing and the petition's affidavit each carry a notary jurat.
- Recording an ordinary copy of the court's findings instead of requesting a certified copy from the district clerk.
- Asking the court in the petition to decide an underlying dispute; the petition is limited to the status of the document, and a frivolous petition may bring sanctions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Liberty County Property Fraud Information Packet?
It is the Liberty County Clerk's guide and set of forms for owners who believe a recorded document fraudulently conveyed their property. It follows Texas Government Code 51.9035 and includes the Owner's Affidavit, Certificate of Mailing, Petition for Judicial Review and the Judicial Finding form.
Is this a Liberty County property tax form?
No. The packet addresses recorded documents that purport to convey title to real property, not tax bills or tax payments. It contains no tax forms. It is one of the property-related documents published by the Liberty County Clerk.
Is there a fee to file the property fraud documents?
No. The packet says no fee is required to record the documents with the county clerk or to file with the district clerk, citing Gov't Code 51.9035. Certified mail costs for the mailing step are not addressed in the packet.
How long must I wait before filing the petition?
Wait until 120 days have passed since the Certificate of Mailing was recorded. Then file the Petition for Judicial Review and the Judicial Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law with the Liberty County District Clerk, Room 115.
Where do I record the affidavit and the court's findings?
Record them with the Liberty County Clerk, 1923 Sam Houston St., Room 209, Liberty, Texas 77575. The petition itself is filed with the Liberty County District Clerk at the same street address, Room 115.
Do I need to mail the affidavit to anyone?
Yes. The guidelines require you to mail a copy of the Owner's Affidavit and the purported fraudulent deed by certified mail to the person who claims to own the property. The Certified Mail Receipt is your proof of mailing for the Certificate of Mailing.
Do the forms have to be notarized?
The Owner's Affidavit, the Certificate of Mailing and the petition's affidavit each include a sworn-before-a-notary block, so sign them in front of a notary. The packet does not say whether remote notarization is accepted.
Can I fill out the packet online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Liberty County and does not record or file anything; you take the documents to the County Clerk and District Clerk yourself.
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