Recorded documents in Texas — deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, military discharges, UCC filings, and assumed names — are filed with the County Clerk under Local Government Code Chapter 191. Each of the 254 county Clerks operates an Official Public Records search, many through Cott Systems, iDocMarket, or county-hosted databases.
About Texas Recorded Documents
Texas Recorded Documents
Statewide Records
Recorded Documents | 29 Counties
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Find recorded documents (mortgages, deeds, judgments, liens, and more). Currently provides coverage in 29 Texas counties.
Recorded Documents | Various Counties
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Find Deed and Property Courthouse Records from various counties in Texas. Includes deeds, probate records, divorces, land records, property, liens, judgments, etc. Requires registration. Some counties require payment to search.
County Records
Bastrop County
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County Clerk public access in Bastrop County. Search real estate, marriage, vital records, and other official documents.
Bexar County
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Bexar County land records. Searches and images are provided free with registration. Click on "Records Search" to start.
Brazoria County
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Register with the Brazoria County Clerk to use their service to search for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, etc).
Collin County
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Collin County deeds, mortgages, judgments, assignments, releases, land records, marriage licenses, and assumed name filings.
Ellis County
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Recorded documents, plat index, land records, and UCC filings from the Ellis County Clerk.
Glasscock County | Documents
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Land records filed with the Glasscock County Recorder since 7/2/2015.
Glasscock County | Documents & Images
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Document search and document images from the Glasscock County Recorder. Access requires a Pass.
Gregg County
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Gregg County Clerk public access to birth, death, marriage, real estate (deeds, mortgages, amendments, assignments, judgments) and uniform commercial code documents.
Harris County
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Harris County deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, affidavits, agreements, assignments, UCCs, and much more.
Hartley County | Documents
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Hartley County Recorder documents records filed since 6/1/1994.
Hartley County | Documents & Images
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Search Hartley County Recorder document search and image downloads. Requires a Pass or subscription.
Hidalgo County
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Official records, financing statements, judgments, assumed business name filings, and liens filed with the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office.
Hopkins County
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Hopkins County recorded documents and land records. Requires registration.
Tom Green County
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Land and vital record document searches from the Tom Green County Clerk's Office.
Wichita County
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County Clerk's Office of Wichita County Grantor / Grantee & land records searches.
City Records
Recorded Documents | Multiple Counties
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Recorded documents in Angelina, Bandera, Bee, Bell, Bowie, Brazos, Burleson, Cameron, Castro, Cherokee, Cochran, Coleman, Cooke, Duval, Edwards, Fannin, Freestone, Goliad, Grayson, Grimes, Hockley, Hutchinson, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Johnson, Lamb, Leon, Limestone, Live Oak, Madison, Marion, Matagorda, Midland, Milam, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Panola, Real, Robertson, Rusk, San Augustine, Scurry, Smith, Taylor, Upton, ValVerde, Walker, Wilbarger, Wilson, and Zapata Counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are deeds and mortgages recorded in Texas?
County Recorder, Register of Deeds, County Clerk, or Circuit Court Clerk depending on state.
Can I search recorded documents online for free?
Most counties offer free name and document-number search; certified copies require a fee.
How far back do online records go?
Modern indices typically reach 1970s–1990s; older instruments often require in-person search.
Are mortgage payoff documents public?
Filed satisfactions and releases are public; original loan terms are not in the recorded copy.