How to Search Hays County, Texas Records (Start Here)
Hays 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
Registered Offenders
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Search Texas Department of Public Safety registered offender listing to view offender name, photo, gender, race, DOB, date of registration.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax Records
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Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector property tax records and tax payment service.
Recorded Documents
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Hays County Clerk deeds, mortgages, liens, and other official records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Hays County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Hays County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Hays 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 Hays County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Hays 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 Hays County records available online? ▼
Online access in Hays 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 Hays 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 Hays County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Hays County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Hays County directly.
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