How to Search Hood County Records (Start Here)
Texas splits court duties: the District Clerk handles felonies and civil; the County Clerk handles misdemeanors, probate, and property recordings.
- Court records: District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate). Search online through re:SearchTX.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: County Clerk.
- Property values: County Appraisal District (CAD).
- Tax bills: County Tax Assessor-Collector.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
Online access is limited for Hood County. Most records require contacting the offices directly.
BZ
Business & Other
Official .gov
Hood County
Official government website of Hood County, Texas.
hoodcounty.texas.gov
VR
Vital Records
Genealogy Databases
Use this Hood County Genealogical Society service to search for Hood County census records, military records, marriages, divorces, court records, births, and other miscellaneous records.
granburydepot.org
BZ
Business & Other
Official .gov
Hood County, TX
Public records resource for Hood County. Source: wikidata_P856.
hoodcounty.texas.gov
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Hood County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Hood County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Hood 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 Hood County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Hood 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 Hood County records available online? ▼
Online access in Hood 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 Hood 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 Hood County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Hood County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Hood County directly.
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