Searching Young County: what to expect
Young County publishes some records directly — 2 local sources below — and leans on state systems for the rest. For cases, go straight to co.young.tx.us: Texas courts search county by county, and that's Young County's entry point. The standout local source is esearch.youngcad.org, covering parcel and property-tax data. For recorded documents there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Texas recorded documents page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Young County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Young County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Young County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
18,236
Population
Census estimate
7,565
Households
Census estimate
$65,565
Median income
Annual household
$142,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Graham
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
2 sources
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
Young County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Young County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | District Court Dockets - Young County, Texas TJB | Judicial Data | Judicial Directory |
| Criminal records | Current Jail List - Young County, Texas Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | Current Jail List - Young County, Texas |
| Property records | Young CAD Property Search About CountyGovernmentRecords.com |
| Vital records | Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov Local Vital Record Offices - Y | Texas DSHS |
| Voter records | Texas Voter Registration | Texas.gov Open Records Policy |
| Professional licenses | TDLR Active License Search |
| Recorded documents | County Clerks Young County Sales Taxpayer Search |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Young County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Young County Records
2026
Young County court records portal verified
State court system links for Young County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Young County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Young County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Young County property records online
Young 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 Young County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Young County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Young 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 Young County Records
MYTH"Young County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Young County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Young 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 Young County data."
FACTOnly the official Texas state repository has verified, current Young County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Young County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Young 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.co.young.tx.us — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.texas.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.texas.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Young County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Young 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 Young County lookups:
About Young County, Texas
Young County is located in the North Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Graham.
- Population: 18,236
- Households: 7,565
- Median household income: $65,565
- Median home value: $142,100
- Below poverty line: 15.7%
- Land area: 914.5 sq mi
- Population density: 19.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 10
Young County Records Available on Microfilm from Midwestern State University | Texas State Library
Official Free
(b) Reel numbers may appear to be out of sequence, but this listing is correct. (c) Reel 1784697 contains a list of the 1912 Young County school names, the school district number and the school classi
Young CAD Property Search
Official Free
Parcel and valuation data for Young County — ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics. If a link breaks, start from esearch.youngcad.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.
District Court Dockets - Young County, Texas
Official Free
Important Notice on Future Dockets due to COVID-19 · Young County Courthouse 516 Fourth Street Graham, Texas, 76450
TJB | Judicial Data | Judicial Directory
Official Free
Court case information for Texas. Try surname-only searches when a full name returns nothing; spelling variations are common. Fee waivers and forms usually live on the same court site.
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
PACER covers the federal side: cases from Young County appear here when they were filed in U.S. district or bankruptcy court. Searching the official side is free.
Current Jail List - Young County, Texas
Official Free
Young County Courthouse 516 Fourth Street Graham, Texas, 76450 · How to reach us. Please contact each office individually
Texas DPS — Crime Records
Official Free
Texas Department of Public Safety — Crime Records Service. Official statewide criminal-history check (CCH).
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.
Local Vital Record Offices - Y | Texas DSHS
Official Free
The Department of State Health Services is currently undergoing Sunset review. Learn more about the Sunset process and provide feedback · This page provides information about Local Vital Record Offices - Y
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 Voter Registration | Texas.gov
Official Free
Learn who can vote in Texas, how to check if you're registered, register to vote in Texas, and prepare for voting day.
Open Records Policy
Official Free
Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer’s agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public.
Texas SOS — My Voter Portal
Official Free
Texas Secretary of State — My Voter Portal: registration status, polling place lookup, and sample ballot.
Current Jail List - Young County, Texas
Free
<strong>Young County Courthouse</strong> 516 Fourth Street Graham, Texas, 76450 · How to reach us. Please contact each office individually
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Young County?
Young County court cases are searchable through the TJB | Judicial Data | Judicial Directory portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/judicial-directory/. 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.
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.
How do I run a Texas background check?
Texas background checks are handled by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.