Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026.
Socorro, Texas, in El Paso County, has about 39,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Socorro is in the deed records of the County Clerk and its taxable value is set by the Appraisal District; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Socorro public records, El Paso County property records, Socorro arrest records, Socorro warrants, Socorro inmate search, Socorro police reports, Texas arrest records and Texas inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Socorro
Who owns a parcel in Socorro and what it sold for are in the deed records of the County Clerk, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Clerk's page at apps.epcountytx.gov/publicrecords (page title: County of El Paso Texas -), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Socorro
What a parcel in Socorro is taxed on is the business of the Appraisal District, which also keeps the parcel maps. Texas property is appraised by a separate appraisal district, not a county assessor, and a homestead's appraised value for tax can rise no more than 10 percent a year.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Appraisal District's page at epcad.org/Search (page title: El Paso Central Appraisal District), a site that blocks automated checks (HTTP 403), so open it in a browser.
Permits and City Records in Socorro
The city's own records, permits among them, start with the city clerk. For Socorro, SearchSystems opened and checked the city clerk's page at costx.us/city-clerk (page title: City Clerk | City of Socorro Texas), phone (915) 858-2915, 124 S. Horizon Blvd. Socorro, TX 79927, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Socorro
An eviction is a court case in the County Courts and Justice Courts, and so is a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit, in the El Paso County District Court; the court file is public unless sealed.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Texas Public Information Act a county office must answer a request within 10 business days, and it may charge the copy rates set by the Attorney General, plus labor for large requests.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for El Paso County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for El Paso County and Texas. These property pages and recorded document pages from its El Paso County listing were opened again on October 1, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Selected Accounts For Payment (actweb.acttax.com)
- Assumed Business Names (apps.epcountytx.gov)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Socorro?
The County Clerk, at apps.epcountytx.gov/publicrecords. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Socorro are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Socorro?
The Appraisal District.
Where are evictions from Socorro filed?
In the County Courts and Justice Courts. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Texas?
Texas property is appraised by a separate appraisal district, not a county assessor, and a homestead's appraised value for tax can rise no more than 10 percent a year.
Is this the official Socorro website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.