How to Search Collin County Public Records
Collin County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S. (1.25M residents), centered on McKinney, Plano, and Frisco across 886 sq mi north of Dallas.
- Court cases (District): District Clerk — collincountytx.gov/district-clerk — civil, family, felony cases.
- County Clerk: County Clerk — collincountytx.gov/county-clerk — probate, misdemeanor, real property records.
- Jail / inmate: Sheriff's Office — collincountytx.gov/sheriff — Collin County Detention Facility.
- Vital records: County Clerk Vital Records (McKinney & Plano) — collincountytx.gov/county-clerk — birth, death, marriage.
- Property: Collin Central Appraisal District — collincad.org — parcels and values.
Population
1.25M
Cities
24
Square Miles
886
Founded
1846
Departments
40+
Searching Collin County: what to expect
Collin County runs a real online records operation — 7 of the sources below are the county's own, alongside the statewide systems. The county docket is online at apps2.collincountytx.gov — one of the more useful local sources, since Texas has no single statewide court search. The county's own strong points: collincad.org covers parcel and property-tax data, and collin.tx.publicsearch.us handles general county records. For vital records there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Texas vital records page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Collin County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Collin County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Collin County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
1,254,658
Population
Census estimate
383,675
Households
Census estimate
$113,255
Median income
Annual household
$411,100
Median home value
Census ACS
McKinney
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
5 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
6 sources
Vital records
3 sources
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Collin County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Collin County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Judicial Online Search Justices Peace: Traffic Tickets |
| Criminal records | Judicial Online Search COLLIN COUNTY TEXAS |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Collin Central Appraisal District – Official Site Search & Pay Property Tax |
| Vital records | Collin County | County Clerk: Marriage Licenses Civil Paper Online Search |
| Voter records | Texas SOS – My Voter Portal |
| Professional licenses | County Clerk Frequently Asked Questions |
| Recorded documents | County Clerks Election Store Collin County Foreclosure Notices |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Collin County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Collin County Records
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Collin County court records portal verified
State court system links for Collin County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Collin County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Collin County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
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Collin County property records online
Collin County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
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FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Texas, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Collin County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Collin County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Collin County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Texas statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Texas state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Collin County Records
MYTH"Collin County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Collin County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Collin County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Collin County data."
FACTOnly the official Texas state repository has verified, current Collin County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Collin County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Collin County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- apps2.collincountytx.gov — Court records — official source
- cijspub.co.collin.tx.us — Criminal records — official source
- taxpublic.collincountytx.gov — Property records — official source
- www.collincountytx.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Collin County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Collin County, use Texas's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Texas statewide record systems:
- Texas Court Records →
- Texas Criminal Records →
- Texas Property Records →
- Texas Vital Records →
- Texas Voter Records →
- Texas Wants & Warrants →
- Texas Licenses →
- Texas Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Texas statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Shortcuts for the most common Collin County lookups:
About Collin County, Texas
Collin County is located in the North Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is McKinney.
- Households: 383,675
- Median household income: $113,255
- Median home value: $411,100
- Below poverty line: 6.3%
- Population density: 1,491.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 16
- NCES schools indexed: 250
Collin Central Appraisal District – Official Site
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Links to CCAD appraisal data exports, GIS shapefiles, appraisal reports, and other Public Information · Information and links for submitting an Open Records Request The mission of the Collin Central Appraisal District is to appraise all property in the Collin County Appraisal District
Search & Pay Property Tax
Official Free
Account Number: Account numbers can be found on your Tax Statement. If you do not know the account number try searching by owner name/address or property location.
Collin County | GIS/Rural Addressing: 911 Addressing
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The official county government website for Collin County to find government documents and services, and contact county elected officials, including elections, land records, jury duty, court cases, county sheriff, county jail, district attorney, property taxes, vehicle registrations, animal control, job openings, auctions, sales and foreclosures.
Collin County | Sales and Auctions
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The official county government website for Collin County to find government documents and services, and contact county elected officials, including elections, land records, jury duty, court cases, county sheriff, county jail, district attorney, property taxes, vehicle registrations, animal control, job openings, auctions, sales and foreclosures.
Register Your Vehicle | TxDMV.gov
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You may renew your vehicle registration Texas by Texas through the following links: Registration renewal notices are mailed to registered vehicle owners unless they opt to go paperless.
Texas Land Records | Multi-County Deed Search
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Shared search portal used by dozens of Texas county clerks for recorded land documents — deeds, mortgages, and liens in one interface. Pick the county first; index coverage and image years differ from clerk to clerk.
Official Record Search - Quick Search - Collin County, Texas County Clerk
Free
The clerk's office is the record hub for Collin County — filings, indexes, and copy requests. Searching the official side is free.
Judicial Online Search
Official Free
Court case information for Collin County, Texas. Attorneys of record appear on the docket, useful when you need to contact a party. Case numbers speed searches considerably, but party names work.
Justices Peace: Traffic Tickets
Official Free
Submit the payment, the ticket, driver’s license and proof of insurance to the Court in person or by mail. The insurance must have the phone number, name of your insurance company, effective dates and you must be listed as a driver to be considered valid. The court also needs a copy of your valid Texas driver?s license.
Constables Constable Sales
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The Constable Sale is held the first Tuesday of each month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the A. Steindam Courts Building, 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, Texas, 75071. All property sold by the Constable is published in the McKinney Courier Gazette or Collin County Commercial Record.
District Clerk
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The Collin County District Clerk serves as the registrar, recorder, and custodian of all pleadings, filings, and court records for the District Courts of Collin County, as established by the Texas Constitution. Our office also oversees jury services for every statutory District, County, and Justice of the Peace court within the county.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS ════════════════════ Misc. Docket No. 15-9051
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County. The Collin County District Courts and District Clerk adopt the Texas Supreme Court
PublicSite Sor Public SORNA
Official Free
Under Art. 62.403(b), a person with a single reportable adjudication or conviction may apply to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for an individual risk assessment .
Collin County | County Clerk: Marriage Licenses
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Upon receipt of the certificate, the County Clerk will deduct $60.00 from the license fee and waive the state required 72-hour waiting period. For more information on participating in the premarital training course please visit the Twogether In Texas website. Marriage License without the certificate - $80.00 (No checks accepted)
Civil Paper Online Search
Official Free
Court case information for Collin County, Texas. Case numbers speed searches considerably, but party names work. Dockets list every filing and hearing, usually enough to follow a case without ordering documents.
Voter Registration Search - Elections
Official Free
Election administration for Collin County runs through this office, from voter rolls to results. Searching the official side is free.
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
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The Texas Department of State Health Services — custodian of birth and death records statewide and the agency behind Texas vital statistics. Certificate orders and eligibility rules start here.
Judicial Online Search
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Court case information for Collin County — dockets, hearing dates, and case lookups. If a link breaks, the office homepage at apps2.collincountytx.gov carries the new path.
COLLIN COUNTY TEXAS
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You can search for case records using this website. If you wish to perform a search, follow these steps: 1. Select the appropriate area that you would like to search from the search menu.
County Clerk Frequently Asked Questions
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This office answers most records requests in Collin County. If a link breaks, the office homepage at collincountytx.gov carries the new path.
TDLR Active License Search
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TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
Texas SOS – My Voter Portal
Official Free
Voter and election business for Collin County is managed here. If a link breaks, the office homepage at teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov carries the new path.
Texas | County Voter Registrar Directory
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The Secretary of State's directory of county voter registrars — the office to contact about registration records in each of Texas's 254 counties. Addresses and phone numbers are kept current by the state.
Election Store
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Voter registration and election information for Collin County, Texas. Registration data is public under state law, though how much displays online varies. Election offices update the file continuously; a lookup today reflects the live roll.
Collin County Foreclosure Notices
Official Free
This office maintains the official recorded-document index for Collin County. Searching the official side is free.
Contact: County Directory
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The official county government website for Collin County to find government documents and services, and contact county elected officials, including elections, land records, jury duty, court cases, county sheriff, county jail, district attorney, property taxes, vehicle registrations, animal control, job openings, auctions, sales and foreclosures.
Sheriff's Office A Career in Law Enforcement
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This office holds the sheriff's records for Collin County. If a link breaks, the office homepage at collincountytx.gov carries the new path.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Collin County?
Collin County court cases are searchable through the Judicial Online Search portal: https://apps2.collincountytx.gov/JudicialRecords/CivilPaper/153346/Other%7CCase%20Detail. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Texas if I wasn't convicted?
In Texas, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Texas's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Texas?
Yes. Active warrants in Texas appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Texas Department of Public Safety system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
How do I run a Texas background check?
Texas background checks are handled by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.