Atascosa County, Texas public records
In Atascosa County, deeds are recorded by the County Clerk; property values come from the Atascosa Central Appraisal District; court files are split between the District Clerk and the County Clerk.
On this page
- Where to get each record
- Deeds and land records
- Property values, owners and tax bills
- Court records: which clerk keeps which case
- Marriage records
- Divorce records
- Birth certificates
- Death certificates
- Probate records and wills
- Business names (DBA)
- Voter records
- Historical records
- Good to know about Atascosa County records
- Office addresses, phones and hours
- Records that are not online: public records requests
- Questions people ask
- Official copies vs look-alike sites
- Sources
Where to get each record
| Record | Office | Search online | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeds and land records | County Clerk3 | Search deeds2 | $1.00 non-certified copy2 |
| Property values and owners | Atascosa Central Appraisal District4 | Property search4 | — |
| Property tax bills | Tax Assessor & Collector3 | Tax bill search4 | — |
| Court cases | District Clerk3 County Clerk3 | 81st & 218th District Court5 Atascosa County Court at Law2 | County Clerk: certified copy $5.00; non-certified copies $1.002 |
| Marriage records | County Clerk3 | — | — |
| Divorce records | District Clerk3 | Search divorce records5 | State statute: certified $5 certificate and seal plus $1 per page6 |
| Birth certificates | County Clerk3 | — | $23.00 each7 |
| Death certificates | County Clerk3 | — | $21.00 first copy; $4.00 each additional copy purchased at the same time8 |
| Probate and wills | County Clerk3 | — | — |
| Business names (DBA) | County Clerk3 | — | — |
Deeds and land records
Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Atascosa County are recorded by the County Clerk.3
- Online search
- atascosa-tx-pa.iharriscomputer.com2
- Who runs it
- Harris Recording Solutions (Aumentum Recorder Public Access, "County Clerk - Web Access") on iharriscomputer.com, linked from the County Clerk page9
- Years online
- Images from 2022 and later viewable online; earlier images at the office. Index start year not stated.9
- Copy fee
- $1.00 non-certified copy2
- Certified copy fee
- $5.00 certified copy2
- Recording fee
- $25.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page; over 5 names add $0.25 per name2
- How to order
- Contact or visit the County Clerk; online payments via the link on the County Clerk page2
Property values, owners and tax bills
The Atascosa Central Appraisal District sets property values4; the Tax Assessor & Collector bills and collects the tax3.
- Property search
- esearch.atascosacad.com (Atascosa CAD appraisal records search)4
- Tax bill search
- actweb.acttax.com/… (search accounts, pay online by credit card or eCheck)4
- Parcel map (GIS)
- gis.bisclient.com/atascosacad10
- Appealing a value
- Protests go to the Appraisal District, not the Tax Office4
How property tax works in Texas
Court records: which clerk keeps which case
| Court | Cases | Records kept by | Case search |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81st & 218th District Court (also serves Frio, Karnes, La Salle and Wilson Counties) | Felony criminal cases, divorce, land title, election contests and civil matters11 | District Clerk | public.lgsonlinesolutions.com/ors.html Register or guest login; select Atascosa District Clerk; Criminal or Civil5 |
| Atascosa County Court at Law | Records kept by the County Clerk (county courts, county courts at law and probate)12 | County Clerk (also county court, county court at law and probate records) | atascosa-tx-pa.iharriscomputer.com County Clerk Online Records Search2 |
| Justice of the Peace Courts, Precincts 1-4 | Class C misdemeanors and minor civil matters11 | — | No online search linked; contact each precinct (Pct. 1 Pleasanton 830-569-2801; Pct. 2 Lytle 830-772-5828; Pct. 3 Jourdanton 830-769-2074; Pct. 4 Pleasanton 830-569-6614)13 |
- Fees
- County Clerk: certified copy $5.00; non-certified copies $1.002
Criminal records and background checks
- Felony
- District Clerk; search via Criminal option on LGS portal5
- Sheriff
- Local background checks and jail records via Sheriff, ext. 223914
How Texas courts keep their files
Marriage records
Kept by the County Clerk (also county court, county court at law and probate records).3
- Marriage license fee
- $81.00 marriage license; $52.00 informal marriage2
- Certified
- Certified copies only from the county clerk that issued the license15
- Application
- Application for Marriage License (PDF)2
Texas marriage records, statewide
Divorce records
Kept by: District Clerk15
- Online search
- public.lgsonlinesolutions.com/ors.html5
- Fee
- State statute: certified $5 certificate and seal plus $1 per page6
Texas divorce records: decree or state record
Birth certificates
Kept by the County Clerk (birth and death certificates).3
- Fee
- $23.00 each7
- Fee schedule
- $23.002
- Payment
- Money order or personal check payable to Atascosa County Clerk; valid photo ID7
- Application
- co.atascosa.tx.us/…2
Ordering a Texas birth certificate
Death certificates
Kept by the County Clerk (birth and death certificates).3
- Fee
- $21.00 first copy; $4.00 each additional copy purchased at the same time8
- Fee schedule
- $21.002
- Application
- co.atascosa.tx.us/…2
Ordering a Texas death certificate
Probate records and wills
Kept by the County Clerk (probate filings).3
- Filing fee
- $360.00 for listed probate filings2
- Letters
- $2.00 Letters Testamentary/Administration/Guardianship2
Finding a will or probate case in Texas
Business names (DBA)
Kept by the County Clerk (also county court, county court at law and probate records).3
- Assumed names (DBA)
- Assumed name $24.00; abandonment $23.002
- Form
- Assumed Name Certificate of Ownership (PDF)2
Voter records
Kept by the Elections Administration.3
- Registrar
- Elections Administrator16
- List
- The registrar must furnish any list to any person requesting it (state law)17
Historical records
Kept by the Atascosa County Historical Commission.3
- Bulk
- County Clerk sells records on USB: 1856-1967 $810.30; 1967-1994 $111.32; 1995 to present $357.302
- Military
- Military discharge recording: no fee; request form on the County Clerk page2
- State
- TSLAC county records on microfilm18
Good to know about Atascosa County records
- Two district courts (81st and 218th) sit across five counties: Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, La Salle and Wilson.19
- County Clerk online images start in 2022; earlier images require an office visit.9
- The District Clerk mandates e-filing for civil and criminal cases.20
- Property tax and appraisal are separate agencies; the Tax Office does not set values.4
Office addresses, phones and hours
County Clerk
- Address
- 1 Courthouse Circle Drive, Suite 102, Jourdanton, TX 780262
- Phone
- 830-767-2511; fax 830-769-10212
- [email protected]2
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.2
County Clerk (also county court, county court at law and probate records)
- Address
- 1 Courthouse Circle Drive, Suite 102, Jourdanton, TX 780262
- Phone
- 830-767-25112
- [email protected]2
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.2
Atascosa Central Appraisal District
- Address
- 1020 Bensdale Dr., Pleasanton, TX 7806421
- P.O. Box 600, Pleasanton, TX 7806421
- Phone
- 830-569-8326; fax 830-569-834221
- [email protected]21
- Website
- atascosacad.com4
Tax Assessor & Collector
- Address
- 1001 Oak St., Jourdanton, TX 78026; Lytle office 1567 FM 3175, Lytle, TX 78052 (Monday and Wednesday only)4
- 1001 Oak St., Jourdanton, Texas 78026-284921
- Phone
- 830-769-3142 or 830-769-3842; fax 830-769-21154
- [email protected]4
- Hours
- Jourdanton lobby Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; drive-thru 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.4
District Clerk
- Address
- 1 Courthouse Circle Drive, Suite 4-B, Jourdanton, TX 7802620
- Phone
- 830-769-3011; fax 830-769-133220
- [email protected]20
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday close at 4:00 p.m.; closed 12:00-1:00 p.m.20
District Clerk
- Address
- 1 Courthouse Circle Drive, Suite 4-B, Jourdanton, TX 7802620
- Phone
- 830-769-301120
- [email protected]20
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday close at 4:00 p.m.; closed 12:00-1:00 p.m.20
County Clerk (probate filings)
- Address
- 1 Courthouse Circle Drive, Suite 102, Jourdanton, TX 780262
- Phone
- 830-767-25112
- [email protected]2
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.2
County Sheriff
- Address
- 1108 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton, TX 7802614
- Phone
- 830-769-3434: Reports ext. 2243 or 2229; Jail Records ext. 2239; Open Records ext. 224314
- Hours
- 24 hours; appointments with Sheriff Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.14
County Clerk (birth and death certificates)
- Address
- 1 Courthouse Circle Drive, Suite 102, Jourdanton, TX 780262
- Phone
- 830-767-25112
- [email protected]2
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.2
Elections Administration
- Address
- 914 Main Street, Suite 115, Jourdanton, TX 7802622
- Phone
- 830-769-1472; fax 830-769-121522
- [email protected]22
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed 12:00-1:00 p.m.22
Atascosa Central Appraisal District (interactive map)
- Address
- 1020 Bensdale Dr., Pleasanton, TX 7806421
- P.O. Box 600, Pleasanton, TX 7806421
- Phone
- 830-569-832621
- [email protected]21
Atascosa County Historical Commission
- Address
- 25 East 5th Street, Leming, TX 7805023
- 1 Courthouse Circle Drive, Suite 105, Jourdanton, TX 7802623
- Phone
- 830-480-274123
Records that are not online: public records requests
- Request page
- co.atascosa.tx.us/required-postings24
- Where to send it
- Atascosa County Public Information Officer (County Attorney), [email protected]24
- Sheriff
- Sheriff: [email protected]14
How to write a public records request
Questions people ask
How do I get a copy of a deed in Atascosa County?
How much is a birth certificate in Atascosa County?
$23.00 each.7
Where do I get a divorce decree in Atascosa County?
Divorce decrees are court records; ask the District Clerk.15
How much does a marriage license cost in Atascosa County?
$81.00 marriage license; $52.00 informal marriage.2
How do I look up who owns a property in Atascosa County?
Use the property search of the Atascosa Central Appraisal District: esearch.atascosacad.com4
Official copies vs look-alike sites
A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Atascosa County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.
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Sources
Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.
- Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
- County ClerkAtascosa Countychecked November 7, 2026
- Atascosa County homepageAtascosa Countychecked November 7, 2026
- Tax Assessor & CollectorAtascosa Countychecked November 7, 2026
- How to view District Court civil cases (PDF)Atascosa County Court at Lawchecked November 7, 2026
- Texas Government Code Chapter 51, ClerksTexas Legislaturechecked November 7, 2026
- Application for Birth Certificate (PDF)Atascosa County Clerkchecked November 7, 2026
- Application for Death Certificate (PDF)Atascosa County Clerkchecked November 7, 2026
- County Clerk Web Access disclaimer pageAtascosa County Clerkchecked November 7, 2026
- Atascosa Central Appraisal DistrictAtascosa CADchecked November 7, 2026
- Texas Judicial Branch / Office of Court Administrationchecked November 7, 2026
- Texas Court Records (research guide)Texas State Law Librarychecked November 7, 2026
- Justices of the PeaceAtascosa Countychecked November 7, 2026
- County SheriffAtascosa Countychecked November 7, 2026
- Marriage and Divorce RecordsTexas Department of State Health Serviceschecked November 7, 2026
- Election Duties (county voter registrars and election officials)Texas Secretary of Statechecked November 7, 2026
- Texas Election Code Chapter 18, Lists of Registered VotersTexas Legislaturechecked November 7, 2026
- Genealogy research at TSLACTexas State Library and Archives Commissionchecked November 7, 2026
- 81st & 218th District Court81st & 218th Judicial Districtchecked November 7, 2026
- District ClerkAtascosa Countychecked November 7, 2026
- Property Tax County Directory: AtascosaTexas Comptroller of Public Accountschecked November 7, 2026
- Elections AdministrationAtascosa Countychecked November 7, 2026
- Historical CommissionAtascosa Countychecked November 7, 2026
- Required PostingsAtascosa Countychecked November 7, 2026
- County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026