How to Search Texas Recorded Documents (Start Here)
Recorded documents in Texas — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the County Clerk in each county.
What this page covers: Texas recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).
Where to start: Go to the County Clerk in the county where the property is located. Many county county clerks offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.
Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.
Recorder of deeds
Statewide deed index?
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Number of counties
254 counties
Population
31,290,831
Households
11,099,400
Median Income
$75,780
Median Home Value
$260,400
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Texas recorded documents URL verified against the official state publisher at www.sos.state.tx.us on the review date. 5 primary .gov sources cited below.
Texas Recorded Documents — Key Facts (2026)
Deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, liens, military discharges in Texas — what gets recorded and where in 2026.
County
Where deeds live
Permanent record
SoS
Where UCC live
Secretary of State
Article 9
UCC governs
Secured transactions
Public
Most recorded docs
With redaction
Federal
DD-214 / IRS liens
National-level
Deeds
100
Mortgages
95
Liens (property)
70
UCC (business)
55
Powers of attorney
25
Military DD-214
10
Unit: relative volume (deeds=100).
What Changed in 2026 — Texas Recorded Documents
2026
Texas recorded documents portal active
The official Texas portal at www.sos.state.tx.us continues to serve as the canonical entry point for recorded documents in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for recorded documents
The NASS UCC Filings overview at www.nass.org provides federal-level context that complements Texas state records.
2026
Texas access in 2026
For 2026, Texas continues to publish recorded documents information through state-authorized portals; check www.sos.state.tx.us for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Texas's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for the .gov complement.
The 5-Type Texas Recorded Documents Map
1
Type 1 — Real property (Deeds, Mortgages)
Texas County Recorder / Register of Deeds. Permanent record.
2
Type 2 — UCC (business collateral)
Most filed with Texas Secretary of State. Some real-estate UCCs are county.
3
Type 3 — Liens (tax, mechanic's, judgment)
Property liens at the county. IRS federal tax liens may file at county OR state.
4
Type 4 — Personal documents (POA, military DD-214)
Often optional county recording in Texas for safekeeping. Originals at federal NPRC.
5
Type 5 — Maps & subdivisions
Texas county recorder; some at state mapping office.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Texas Recorded Documents
❌ Myth: "All UCC filings are at the Texas county."
✓ Truth: False. Most UCC filings (Article 9) are at the Texas Secretary of State, not county.
❌ Myth: "All liens show up in a deed search."
✓ Truth: False. Federal tax liens may file at county OR state. Judgment liens vary. Always cross-check.
❌ Myth: "Recording a deed transfers title."
✓ Truth: False. The deed transfers title when delivered. Recording gives public notice — important but different.
❌ Myth: "DD-214 is only federal."
✓ Truth: Partially false. The original is federal (NPRC), but many veterans record a copy at their Texas county for easy access.
❌ Myth: "Old Texas recorded docs are fully digitized."
✓ Truth: False. Most Texas counties only digitized records back to ~1990-2000. Older docs are paper at the courthouse.
Primary Sources (All .gov / Official)
- www.sos.state.tx.us — Official Texas Recorded Documents — State portal for Texas recorded documents
- NASS UCC Filings overview — National Association of Secretaries of State
- National Archives — Military Records (DD-214) — National Personnel Records Center
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — Federal lien procedures
- HUD Recording Basics — Federal property recording basics
- USA.gov — Government Records — Federal record retrieval portal
- data.gov — Assessor datasets — Federal-cataloged county data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds and mortgages in Texas?▼
In Texas, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real-property documents are recorded at the county level by the county Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder). The Official Texas Recorded Documents at www.sos.state.tx.us handles statewide filings such as UCC-1 financing statements and corporate documents.
Where do I file a UCC-1 financing statement in Texas?▼
UCC-1 financing statements covering personal property and business collateral are filed centrally with the Official Texas Recorded Documents at www.sos.state.tx.us. Fixture filings on real estate are an exception — those go to the county where the property is located.
Are Texas recorded documents available online?▼
Most Texas countys publish a free online index of recorded documents (by name, document type, or date). Image access (the actual deed image) is often available either free or for a small per-page fee. Statewide UCC and corporate filings are searchable through the Official Texas Recorded Documents at www.sos.state.tx.us.
How do I obtain a certified copy of a Texas recorded deed?▼
Certified copies of deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are issued by the county Recorder where the document was originally recorded. Fees and ID requirements vary; see your specific county page below. The Official Texas Recorded Documents (www.sos.state.tx.us) handles certified copies of statewide filings such as UCCs and articles of incorporation.
What's the difference between a deed and a title in Texas?▼
A deed is the recorded instrument that conveys ownership; the title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Deeds in Texas are recorded with the county Recorder; title insurance and title searches are private-sector services that examine the chain of recorded deeds. The Official Texas Recorded Documents at www.sos.state.tx.us publishes the statewide rules.