How to Search Gaines County Records (Start Here)
Gaines County has 4 record-keeping departments, none of which share data with each other.
- The District Clerk is where court records live in Texas.
- For property values and ownership details, go to the Appraisal District.
- Marriage records: contact the County Clerk directly.
Worth knowing: District Clerk handles felonies/divorces, County Clerk handles property/marriages.
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Gaines County Appraisal District real estate, business personal property, mobile home, mineral, and automobile records. Address: Gaines CAD, 302 S.E. Avenue B, Seminole, TX 79360-4438. Phone: 432-758-3263.
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Use the databases below based on the type of record you are searching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Gaines County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Gaines County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Gaines 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 Gaines County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Gaines 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 Gaines County records available online? ▼
Online access in Gaines County is limited. We list 2 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 Gaines 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 Gaines County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Gaines County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Gaines County directly.
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