Searching Martin County: what to expect
Searches in Martin County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (3 below) and Texas's statewide databases for everything else. Texas courts search county by county, and Martin County has no public online docket listed — case records mean the clerk's office, or the statewide options on the Texas court records page. Two local sources do most of the work — martincad.org for parcel and property-tax data, co.martin.tx.us for the sheriff's side — jail roster and inmate lookups. 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 Martin County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Martin County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Martin County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
5,179
Population
Census estimate
1,912
Households
Census estimate
$70,217
Median income
Annual household
$143,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Stanton
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
2 sources
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
Martin County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Martin County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. |
| Criminal records | Current Inmate Roster - Martin County Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Martin CAD checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | Martin County Records Available on Microfilm from University… Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov |
| Voter records | Elections Administration Office | Martin County Public Records - Martin County |
| Professional licenses | Quick Links • County & District Clerk |
| Recorded documents | County Clerks Martin County Texas Comptroller Business Search |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Martin County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Martin County Records
2026
Martin County court records portal verified
State court system links for Martin County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Martin County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Martin County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Martin County property records online
Martin 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 Martin County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Martin County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Martin 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 Martin County Records
MYTH"Martin County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Martin County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Martin 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 Martin County data."
FACTOnly the official Texas state repository has verified, current Martin County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Martin County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Martin 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.txcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.co.martin.tx.us — Criminal records — official source
- www.tsl.texas.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.martinvotes.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Martin County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Martin 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 Martin County, Texas
Martin County is located in the West Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Stanton.
- Population: 5,179
- Households: 1,912
- Median household income: $70,217
- Median home value: $143,500
- Below poverty line: 16.9%
- Land area: 915.0 sq mi
- Population density: 5.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 4
Martin CAD
Official Free
To courteously and professionally in compliance with the statutes of the Texas Property Tax Code. The Martin County Appraisal District appraises property for ad valorem taxation of these taxing authorities
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.
Current Inmate Roster - Martin County
Official Free
Current inmate roster for Martin County, Texas, published by the sheriff's office. Booking information is public record in nearly every state, and this feed comes straight from the jail's system.
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 .
Martin County Records Available on Microfilm from University of Texas - Permian Basin | Texas State Library
Official Free
MARRIAGE RECORD 1885-1950 Index: For an index to Marriage Record, 1885-1950, request Reel 1987215. Reel 1987215 1885-1927 Vol. 1 1928-1928 Vol. 2 1928-1940 Vol. 3 1939-1940 Vol. 4 (to page 56) Reel 1987216 1940-1949 Vol.
Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov
Official Free
Request vital records you need online, including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage and divorce verification letters, and more.
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.
Elections Administration Office | Martin County
Official Free
Register to vote, give a change of address, or discover election results through the Elections Administration office.
Public Records - Martin County
Official Free
Official public records resource for Louisiana. It is the authoritative source for this record type in its jurisdiction. Start here before paying any commercial site for the same information.
Texas SOS – My Voter Portal
Official Free
Texas's My Voter Portal. Confirm your registration, districts, and polling location — the official statewide check maintained by the Secretary of State.
County & District Clerk | Martin County
Free
Martin County Clerk — court documents, marriage licenses, official records.
25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction.
Official Free
Howard County District Courts - 1 118th 24.220 Also serves Glasscock and Martin counties. General district court jurisdiction. County Courts at Law - 0 County Court 26.041-26.051 General county court jurisdiction. Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3 2 precincts.
Quick Links • County & District Clerk
Official Free
Office directory for Martin County, Texas. Contacts stay reasonably current, but offices move — the phone numbers outlive the addresses. Phone first: five minutes with the right clerk saves a misdirected records request.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
Privacy and Security Policy | Accessibility | Open Records Policy | Link Policy Compact with Texans | Report Suspected Fraud, Waste, or Abuse | Texas.gov | Statewide Search Border Programs Team | Texas Transparency | Texas Veterans Portal | Contact TDLR
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.
Texas Comptroller Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
The Texas Comptroller's taxable-entity search. Confirms a company's franchise-tax status, registered agent, and right to do business in Texas — often more current than the corporate filing itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Martin County?
Martin County court cases are searchable through the 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/All_Archived_documents/JudicialInformation/pubs/AR97/judad.htm. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Texas?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Texas counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Texas if I wasn't convicted?
In Texas, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Texas's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Are Martin 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.