Searching Kendall County: what to expect
Searches in Kendall County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (2 below) and Texas's statewide databases for everything else. For cases, go straight to kendallcountytx.gov: Texas courts search county by county, and that's Kendall County's entry point. The standout local source is co.kendall.tx.us, covering parcel and property-tax data. One gap: recorded documents aren't published by the county itself. Use the Texas recorded documents page for those.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Kendall County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Kendall County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Kendall County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
51,828
Population
Census estimate
16,763
Households
Census estimate
$104,196
Median income
Annual household
$464,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Boerne
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Kendall County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Kendall County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Form Center • Record Search Information current as of 06/16. Page 1 Child Protection Cou… |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | checkHuman.title - County Government Records Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search |
| Vital records | Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) |
| Voter records | Voter Registration Information | Kendall County, TX Voter Registration | Kendall County, TX |
| Professional licenses | Public Information Request | Kendall County, TX |
| Recorded documents | County Clerks Kendall County Sales Taxpayer Search |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Kendall County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Kendall County Records
2026
Kendall County court records portal verified
State court system links for Kendall County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Kendall County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Kendall County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Kendall County property records online
Kendall County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
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 Kendall County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Kendall County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Kendall 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 Kendall County Records
MYTH"Kendall County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Kendall County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Kendall County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing 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 Kendall County data."
FACTOnly the official Texas state repository has verified, current Kendall County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Kendall County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Kendall County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially 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 and Official Record Portals
- www.kendallcountytx.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.co.kendall.tx.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Kendall County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Kendall 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
Looking for a person, not a database? Start with the Texas guides:
About Kendall County, Texas
Kendall County is located in the South Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Boerne.
- Population: 51,828
- Households: 16,763
- Median household income: $104,196
- Median home value: $464,100
- Below poverty line: 5.1%
- Land area: 662.5 sq mi
- Population density: 78.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 14
Texas Land Records | Multi-County Deed Search
Official Free
Shared search portal used by dozens of Texas county clerks for recorded land documents — deeds, mortgages, and liens in one interface. Pick the county first; index coverage and image years differ from clerk to clerk.
County Clerk | Kendall County, TX
Official Free
Office directory for Kendall County, Texas. Phone first: five minutes with the right clerk saves a misdirected records request. Directories like this exist because the right office varies by county — confirm before you mail anything.
Public Information Requests | Kendall County, TX
Official Free
A Public Information or Open a request. To submit a Public Information or Open Records Request to Kendall County, please click on the link below to obtain the request form
Form Center • Record Search
Official Free
Office directory for Kendall County, Texas. Directories like this exist because the right office varies by county — confirm before you mail anything. Fax numbers still matter here — plenty of clerk offices accept requests no other way.
Information current as of 06/16. Page 1 Child Protection Court of South Texas
Official Free
Court case information for Kendall County, Texas. Dockets list every filing and hearing, usually enough to follow a case without ordering documents. Judgment and disposition entries here are what background screeners verify against.
Voter Registration Information | Kendall County, TX
Official Free
To be eligible for voter registration, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the county, 18 years of age by election day, not a convicted felon, and not declared mentally incompetent by a court of law .
Voter Registration | Kendall County, TX
Official Free
Voter registration and election information for Kendall County, Texas. Absentee and mail-ballot tracking usually runs through the same portal. It is the fastest way to verify a registration survived a move or name change.
Texas SOS – My Voter Portal
Official Free
Seek information concerning the departments committed to maintaining the community's momentum.
Texas DPS — Crime Records
Official Free
The Crime Records Division of the Texas DPS — home of the state's conviction database, fingerprint services, and criminal history review. Start here for any official Texas background check question.
PublicSite Sor Public SORNA
Official Free
Under Art. 62.403(b), a person with a single reportable adjudication or conviction may apply to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for an individual risk assessment .
Public Information Request | Kendall County, TX
Official Free
The Texas Public Information Act gives the public the right to request access to government information. A Public Information Request is a request for public information contained in the files or records of a Texas governmental agency. To learn further, visit Public Information Requests website.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Official Free
The Texas Department of State Health Services — custodian of birth and death records statewide and the agency behind Texas vital statistics. Certificate orders and eligibility rules start here.
Texas | County Voter Registrar Directory
Official Free
The Secretary of State's directory of county voter registrars — the office to contact about registration records in each of Texas's 254 counties. Addresses and phone numbers are kept current by the state.
Sales Taxpayer Search
Business, Voter & Other
Look up any active Texas sales-tax permit holder by name or taxpayer number. Useful for confirming a business is real and collecting tax legitimately.
Kendall County
Official Free
The Employee Information System (EIS) application is no longer available effective May 31, 2025. Please contact your agency Human Resource or Payroll representative for any questions or inquiries · Search for and verify the status of Texas Sales and Use Tax permits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Kendall County?
Kendall County court cases are searchable through the Form Center • Record Search portal: https://www.kendallcountytx.gov/FormCenter/District-Clerk-7/Record-Search-47. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Texas?
Yes. Active warrants in Texas appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Texas Department of Public Safety system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Texas?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Texas record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Are Kendall County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.