How to Search Dallas County Public Records
Dallas County is the second most populous county in Texas (2.66M residents), home to Dallas and 29 other cities across 880 sq mi of the DFW Metroplex.
- Court cases: Online Record Search — dallascounty.org/services/record-search — civil, criminal, family, juvenile.
- Jail / inmate: Jail Lookup System — dallascounty.org/jaillookup/search.jsp — current Dallas County Jail.
- Vital records: County Clerk Vital Records — dallascounty.org/government/county-clerk/vital-records — birth, death, marriage.
- Property: Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) — dallascad.org — parcels and values; County Clerk for deeds.
- Statewide courts: Texas e-File search — efile.txcourts.gov — appellate cases.
Population
2.66M
Cities
30
Square Miles
880
Founded
1846
Departments
40+
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Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Dallas County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Dallas County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Dallas County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
2,656,028
Population
Census estimate
959,184
Households
Census estimate
$70,732
Median income
Annual household
$252,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Dallas
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
6 sources
Vital records
1 source
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
Dallas County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Dallas County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Dallas County | Online Record Search TJB | 5th COA |
| Criminal records | Inmates JP Court Fines and Fees |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Dallas County state portal below |
| Property records | Dallas Central Appraisal District Juris/JurisdictionIntersect (MapServer) |
| Vital records | County Clerk | Vital Records Division - Public Record Search |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Dallas County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | Official Record Search - Quick Search - Dallas County, Texas… |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Dallas County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Dallas County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Dallas County Records
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Dallas County court records portal verified
State court system links for Dallas County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Dallas County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Dallas County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
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Dallas County property records online
Dallas 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 Dallas County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Dallas County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Dallas 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 Dallas County Records
❌ Myth: "Dallas County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Dallas County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Dallas County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing 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 Dallas County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Dallas County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Dallas County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Dallas County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially 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 (All Verified)
- www.txcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- dallas.tx.publicsearch.us — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Dallas County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Dallas 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
About Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County is located in the North Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Dallas.
- Households: 959,184
- Median household income: $70,732
- Median home value: $252,200
- Below poverty line: 14.0%
- Population density: 3,041.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 64
- NCES schools indexed: 694
Warrant Resolution - Dallas Municipal Court
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Dallas County Records Available on Microfilm from Dallas Public Library | Texas State Library
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Dallas County Web Site - Property Tax
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Dallas County Web Site for all important business in the county.
Tax | Coppell, TX
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The City of Coppell spans multiple counties including Dallas County and Denton County. Use the buttons located at the top to access your county's appraisal district. The Dallas County Tax Office collects property taxes for all property located within the city limits of Coppell .
Welcome to the City of Garland Tax Office payment website
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Box 462010 Garland, TX 75046-2010 - 972-205-2410 - citytaxes@garlandtx.gov · For questions regarding this website, please call Governmental Data Services at 817-431-6176. For questions regarding this account, please contact the Tax Office directly at 972-205-2410.
Official Record Search - Quick Search - Dallas County, Texas County Clerk
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Dallas Central Appraisal District
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Appraisal Data Updated: 5/20/2026 · © 2026 Dallas Central Appraisal District. All Rights Reserved
Juris/JurisdictionIntersect (MapServer)
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View In: ArcGIS JavaScript ArcGIS Online Map Viewer ArcGIS Earth ArcMap ArcGIS Pro View Footprint In: ArcGIS Online Map Viewer Service Description: This map service contains common taxing jurisdictions for properties within Dallas County, Texas . These include municipalities, school districts, ...
Tax Office | Property Tax Lookup/Payment Application
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Property tax payments can also be paid over the phone by calling 1 (877) 253-0150 . Debit/credit processing fees will apply. If you have questions about Dallas County Property Taxes, please contact propertytax@dallascounty.org, see our Frequently Asked Questions, or call our Customer Care Center ...
Dallas County Elections Department – Dallas County Elections – Your trusted source for voting information,…
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This deadline applies to ID-related Training sessions are open to the public as space allows. Attendance must be scheduled in advance by contacting VotingSites-ED@dallascounty.org or calling (214) 819-6332.
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
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Access property records, Access real properties
Dallas County | Online Record Search
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Dallas County and District Court Case Information and Documents Registration to this site is not required for public access Civil District Courts Family District Courts (Case Information Only) County and Probate Courts Felony and Misdemeanor ** Click here to watch a video on how to use the Dallas County Courts Portal **
TJB | 5th COA
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The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas was formally opened on September 4, 1893. There was a Chief Justice and two Associate Justices until 1978 (85 years) when three additional Justices were authorized.
PublicSite Sor Public SORNA
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compile and publish a list of reportable convictions or adjudications for which a person must register under this chapter for a period that exceeds the minimum (c) To the extent possible, the department shall periodically verify with the United States Department of Justice's Office of Sex Offender Sentencing,
Inmates
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Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext. 821 CM/ECF Help Desk (Ft. Worth): 817-333-6000 · CM/ECF Help Desk (Dallas, Wichita Falls): 800-442-6850
JP Court Fines and Fees
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This online payment application may not show all of your unpaid citations. Payment Options: For your convenience, we have provided the following payment options: Browsers & Security In order to successfully transact a secure credit card payment, your browser MUST support 128-bit encryption, allow Cookies, and have Java Script enabled. If you are using an older browser, please download one of the latest from here: Firefox Chrome · Warning! Disclaimer by Dallas County, Texas You are about to leave the Dallas County on-line system and enter Chase's on-line system to input your personal…
Crime Records Reports and Statistical Information | Department of Public Safety
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The Crime in Texas - Quarterly Trends reports provide a comprehensive examination of crime data for agencies across all regions of the state, with a primary focus on index crimes, which encompass a range of serious offenses including Murder, Aggravated Assault, Human Trafficking, Rape, Arson, Robbery, Larceny/Theft, Burglary, and Motor Vehicle Theft. These are statistical reports that include annual counts of Arrests and annual counts of Convictions broken down by County and by Offense.
County Clerk | Vital Records Division - Public Record Search
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You’ll notice a few changes to the Dallas County Clerk’s Office as a result of the introduction of a new: Vital and Records Management System. This system is used to record real property records as well as process marriage Licenses, birth and death certificates and other documents recordable, according to state law.
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has notified DSHS that two Texas residents were Need a copy of your birth certificate? We can help you. Vital Statistics maintains birth records for the state of Texas.
Official Record Search - Quick Search - Dallas County, Texas County Clerk
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Dallas County Clerk John F. Warren's Assumed Business Name (DBA) registry, required under Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 71 for sole proprietorships, general partnerships, and certain entities operating under a name other than their legal name, indexes every DBA filed in Dallas County. Search by business name, owner name, or filing date through the PublicSearch portal. DBA certificates are valid for 10 years and may be renewed; the filing fee is $24 plus $0.50 per additional owner.
TDLR Active License Search
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TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
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County Clerks
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Felony Collections
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County Administration
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On behalf of the Dallas County Commissioners Court, I would like to welcome you to the official website of Dallas County, Texas. As the ninth largest county in the country and second most populace in the state, Dallas County is home to over 2.4 million residents.
Revised: 11-01-2022 Page 1 of 194 The Dallas County Administrative Code
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Dallas County?
Dallas County court cases are searchable through the TJB | 5th COA portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/5thcoa/. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Texas?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Texas counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Texas?
Yes — in Texas, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are Texas criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Texas's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.