How to Search Bastrop County, Texas Records (Start Here)
Bastrop County, Texas — District Clerk for felonies/major civil, County Clerk for misdemeanors and recordings. CAD for property values.
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Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Payments
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Bastrop County District Clerk online civil, felony, and family court payments.
Property & Tax Records
Property | CAD
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Bastrop County Appraisal District auto, mineral, real, business personal, and mobile home property records. Address: Bastrop CAD, 212 Jackson St.
Recorded Documents
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Search for recorded documents (deeds, liens, mortgages, etc.) from the Bastrop County Recorder's office by grantor/grantee, date filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Bastrop County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Bastrop County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Bastrop 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 Bastrop County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Bastrop 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 Bastrop County records available online? ▼
Online access in Bastrop County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Bastrop 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 Bastrop County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Bastrop County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Bastrop County directly.
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