How to Search Kaufman 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 Kaufman County. Most records require contacting the offices directly.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Kaufman County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Kaufman County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County records available online? ▼
Online access in Kaufman 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 Kaufman 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 Kaufman County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Kaufman County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Kaufman County directly.
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Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Kaufman County — Texas Judicial Branch Courts Directory
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Authoritative state courts directory maintained by the state judicial branch; includes information for this county. County: Kaufman County.
Property & Tax Records
Property | CAD & GIS
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Kaufman County Appraisal District inquiry for real, auto, business personal, mineral, and mobile home records. Click on "CAD Map" at the top of the page for an interactive GIS map search. Address: Kaufman CAD, 3950 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX 75142-3718. Phone: 972-932-6081.
Kaufman County — Texas Comptroller County Directory (Appraisal Districts)
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Authoritative state tax/property directory maintained by the state revenue department; includes information for this county. County: Kaufman County.
