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No single search covers everything in Lavaca County.

Lavaca 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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No free public search databases are currently available online for this county. Records may be available by contacting county offices directly — by phone, mail, or in-person visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who handles court records in Lavaca County? ▼

Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Lavaca County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.

Who handles property records in Lavaca 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 Lavaca County? ▼

Marriage licenses in Lavaca 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 Lavaca County records available online? ▼

Most records in Lavaca County are not available online. Contact the county offices directly. Check the Texas state page for statewide search tools that may include Lavaca County.

What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Lavaca 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.