Searching Moore County: what to expect
Moore County publishes some records directly — 2 local sources below — and leans on state systems for the rest. No online docket is listed for the county itself; the Texas court records page maps the alternatives, and the clerk fills direct requests. Locally, moorecad.org takes care of parcel and property-tax data, while co.moore.tx.us covers the election side. The county posts nothing for recorded documents, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Texas recorded documents page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Moore County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Moore County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Moore County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
21,872
Population
Census estimate
6,989
Households
Census estimate
$59,041
Median income
Annual household
$122,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Dumas
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Moore County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Moore County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Northern District of Texas | United States District Court COVID-19 Operating Plan for the MOORE County Judiciary |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Moore CAD – Official Site checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov |
| Voter records | Elections - Moore County, Texas Moore County Voter Registration Figures |
| Professional licenses | TDLR Active License Search |
| Recorded documents | County Clerks Moore County Texas Comptroller Business Search |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Moore County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Moore County Records
2026
Moore County court records portal verified
State court system links for Moore County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Moore County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Moore County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Moore County property records online
Moore 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 Moore County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Moore County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Moore 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 Moore County Records
MYTH"Moore County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Moore County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Moore 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 Moore County data."
FACTOnly the official Texas state repository has verified, current Moore County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Moore County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Moore 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.txnd.uscourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.texas.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.co.moore.tx.us — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Moore County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Moore 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
Shortcuts for the most common Moore County lookups:
About Moore County, Texas
Moore County is located in the Panhandle Region of Texas. The county seat is Dumas.
- Population: 21,872
- Households: 6,989
- Median household income: $59,041
- Median home value: $122,700
- Below poverty line: 13.5%
- Land area: 899.7 sq mi
- Population density: 24.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 12
Moore CAD – Official Site
Official Free
Property research in Moore County starts here: parcels, assessments, and tax detail. If a link breaks, start from moorecad.org directly.
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.
Northern District of Texas | United States District Court
Official Free
Welcome to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. This website is intended to provide support for attorneys, jurors, litigants, the media, and the general public. Public notices are posted under the Notices heading below.
COVID-19 Operating Plan for the MOORE County Judiciary
Official Free
The Texas Judiciary prides itself on being efficient and transparent. Texas has one of the largest judicial systems in the country, with over 450 District Courts, 14 Intermediate Courts of Appeals, and two High Courts with statewide jurisdiction .
Elections - Moore County, Texas
Official Free
Voter registration and election information for Moore County, Texas. District assignments here settle which races you actually vote in. Lookups confirm registration status, party, districts, and the correct polling place.
Moore County Voter Registration Figures
Official Free
Voter registration status, polling place, and ballot lookup.
Texas SOS – My Voter Portal
Official Free
Welcome to Moore County, Texas · Extended Burn Ban Effective 01/26/2026 Burn Ban Effective 10/27/2025
County Clerk - Moore County, Texas
Free
Day-to-day records for Moore County pass through the clerk's office reached here. It is an official government source.
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 .
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.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
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 Moore County?
Moore County court cases are searchable through the Northern District of Texas | United States District Court portal: https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/city-data/moore-county. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
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.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Texas?
In Texas, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Texas law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Are Texas criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Texas's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.