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NOTICE
ONCE A CASE IS E FILED THROUGH THE E FILE SYSTEM, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS
IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
SB 16 – Local Government Code 191.010(b)
(b) A County Clerk shall require a person presenting a document in person for filing in the real property records of the county to present a photo identification to the clerk. The clerk shall copy the photo identification or record information from the photo identification. The clerk may not charge a person a fee to copy for record the information from a photo identification.
(Effective 9/1/2025)
Information:
- Important information regarding County Clerk Searches (PDF)
SEARCHES: The County Clerk and Staff will not conduct searches that are not authorized by statute. The record search authorized by statute is Federal Tax Lien (Texas Property Code 14.004(d)
The Error & Omissions Insurance of the County Clerk only covers actions of the County Clerk & her Staff, which are statutorily required duties. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the county, as well as the clerk individually, to refrain from performing any action (including records search) which is not legally required.
Attorney General Opinion WW-607 Summary states: “The County Clerk has no duty to search the records under their control and guarantee the correctness thereof” - County Clerk Recording Fees as of January 1, 2024 (PDF)
- Download the most recent Appointment and Fees Report (Link)
- Public Search Now Available from 1983 to Present Official Public Records: Public Search Available: Notice to Researchers Regarding Land Index Books & Volumes for Deeds, Oil & Gas from sovereignty to 1983 – Pecos QuickLink Site (Opens in a new window)
- County Government Records.com – Texas (Opens in a new window): This site is used to search for documents that have been recorded in the County Clerk’s office in various counties. Users of this site must register to conduct document searches. Registration is free. As a registered user you will be able to search the index and view summary information about documents. Most counties require a fee to view the image of a document. After you log in, you may purchase images on a “document by document” basis or you may purchase a monthly subscription that allows you to view, download and print unlimited document images from that county. Prices vary by county. The only accepted credit card types are Visa and MasterCard. Please note that there is an upper limit of $1000.00 worth of images per receipt.
- TexasLawHelp. The Law, Made Clear.
- TexasLawHelp.org is a website dedicated to providing free, reliable legal information to low-income Texans. It is part of a broader effort within the national legal aid community to use technology, specifically the Internet, to enhance and expand the delivery of legal aid.
- TexasLawHelp is a joint effort of legal aid, courts, and non-profit organizations throughout Texas. It is completely free to use.
- HELP FOR SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS (Texas Judicial Branch)
- PLAT REGULATIONS RECORDING SUBDIVISION PLATS: Plat regulations recording subdivision plats (PDF) 2022
- ASSUMED NAME FORMS: Filer is responsible for verifying availability of requested assumed name. Filing an Assumed Name is filing a public notice, it is not a copyright, trademark or incorporated right of ownership. Duplicating a business name is discouraged, but the Clerk’s office cannot prevent it.
