How to Search Anderson County Records (Start Here)
Texas splits court duties: the District Clerk handles felonies and civil; the County Clerk handles misdemeanors, probate, and property recordings.
- Court records: District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate). Search online through re:SearchTX.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: County Clerk.
- Property values: County Appraisal District (CAD).
- Tax bills: County Tax Assessor-Collector.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
Anderson County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
These databases link to official government portals — no middleman, no fees.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Payments
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Anderson County District Clerk online criminal and civil court online payments.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
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County Clerk of Anderson County recorded document / land record database. Address: Anderson County Clerk, 500 N Church Rm 10, Palestine TX 75801.
Vital Records
Genealogy
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Anderson County Genealogy from the TXGenWeb project, including Confederate Pension Files, photos, news items, census records, churches, history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Anderson County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Anderson County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Anderson County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Appraisal District (CAD). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Assessor-Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Anderson County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Anderson County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Clerk (marriage) / DSHS (birth, death). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Anderson County records available online? ▼
Anderson County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and vital records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Anderson County? ▼
Texas splits court duties between two clerks. The District Clerk handles felony criminal cases and civil cases filed in District Court. The County Clerk handles misdemeanors, probate, and records property documents like deeds and liens. For criminal matters, start with the District Clerk. For everything else, start with the County Clerk.
Is there a statewide search that covers Anderson County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Anderson County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Anderson County directly.
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