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Dallas County, Texas public records

In Dallas County, deeds are recorded by the Dallas County Clerk; property values come from the Dallas Central Appraisal District; court files are split between the Dallas County District Clerk and the Dallas County Clerk.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Good to know about Dallas County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsDallas County Clerk – Recording Division4Search deeds2$1.00 per page (real property records, plain copy)3
Property values and ownersDallas Central Appraisal District5Property search6—
Property tax billsDallas County Tax Assessor/Collector7Tax bill search8—
Court casesDallas County District Clerk – Felony Records Desk9
Dallas County Clerk7
Dallas County Clerk – Probate Courts Division4		District Courts9
County Criminal Courts (misdemeanor) and County Courts at Law9
Probate Courts9
Justice of the Peace Courts7		—
Marriage recordsDallas County Clerk – Vital Records Division4——
Divorce recordsDallas County District Clerk10——
Birth certificatesDallas County Clerk – Vital Records Division4—$23.00 (search and/or certified copy); fee applies to unsuccessful searches11
Death certificatesDallas County Clerk – Vital Records Division4—$21.00 first copy; $4.00 each additional11
Probate and willsDallas County Clerk – Probate Courts Division4Search probate cases9—
Business names (DBA)Dallas County Clerk7——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Dallas County are recorded by the Dallas County Clerk – Recording Division.4

Who runs it
PublicSearch (dallas.tx.publicsearch.us), linked by the County Clerk2
Copy fee
$1.00 per page (real property records, plain copy)3
Certified copy fee
$1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee per document3
Recording fee
$26.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page3
How to order
Electronic certified OPR documents can be bought online; record searches by email only (not phone/fax)3
Fraud alerts
Free property fraud alert system2

How deeds work in Texas

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) sets property values5; the Dallas County Tax Assessor/Collector (Tax Office) bills and collects the tax7.

Tax bill search
dallascounty.org/…8
Appealing a value
Protest to DCAD (uFILE online protest; Online TaxRep)6

Full Dallas County deeds and property guide: searches, appeals and state rules

How property tax works in Texas

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
District Courts (felony criminal, civil, family, juvenile)Felony, civil district, divorce/family, juvenileDallas County District Clerk – Felony Records Deskcourtsportal.dallascounty.org/DALLASPROD9
County Criminal Courts (misdemeanor) and County Courts at LawMisdemeanor, county civilDallas County Clerkcourtsportal.dallascounty.org/…9
Probate CourtsWills, estates, guardianshipsDallas County Clerk – Probate Courts Divisioncourtsportal.dallascounty.org/DALLASPROD9
Justice of the Peace CourtsSmall claims, evictions, Class C misdemeanors—dallascounty.org/government/jpcourts7

Criminal records and background checks

Full Dallas County court guide: each court, its clerk, sealed records and statewide search

How Texas courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Dallas County Clerk – Vital Records Division.4

Marriage license fee
$80.00 without premarital course certificate; $21.00 with Twogether in Texas certificate; informal marriage $46.0011
Copies
$10.00 search and/or certified copy11
Online
Online ordering of certified marriage, birth, death copies via the clerk's secure portal12

Texas marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Dallas County District Clerk (Divorce Decree request form)9

Texas divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Dallas County Clerk – Vital Records Division.4

Fee
$23.00 (search and/or certified copy); fee applies to unsuccessful searches11

Ordering a Texas birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Dallas County Clerk – Vital Records Division.4

Fee
$21.00 first copy; $4.00 each additional11

Ordering a Texas death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Dallas County Clerk – Probate Courts Division.4

Finding a will or probate case in Texas

Business names (DBA)

Assumed names (unincorporated) with the County Clerk; incorporated assumed names with the Secretary of State only since Sept. 1, 20192

Voter records

Dallas County Elections, dallascountyvotes.org7

Good to know about Dallas County records

  • County Clerk records about 400,000 documents a year.2
  • Online criminal case information goes back to 1975; most felony documents online for cases filed after 2009.13
  • Court documents recorded in the property records must be certified copies.2
  • Misdemeanor records are with the County Clerk, felony records with the District Clerk.13
  • Records Building reopened after closure; repairs may cause future closures.13

Office addresses, phones and hours

Dallas County Clerk

Address
Records Building, 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 752024
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday4

Dallas County Clerk – Recording Division

Address
Records Building, 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 752022
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday2

Dallas County District Clerk – Felony Records Desk

Address
Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX 75202 (second floor)13
Phone
214-653-5950 (Felony Records Desk)13
Hours
8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday (Felony Records Desk)13

Dallas County District Clerk – Civil, Family and Juvenile Court Section

Address
District Clerk's Office, George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street, Suite 103, Dallas, TX 7520210
Phone
(214) 653-7307 (District Clerk main)10

Dallas County District Clerk (divorce filings and decrees)

Address
District Clerk's Office, George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street, Suite 103, Dallas, TX 7520210
Phone
(214) 653-7307 (District Clerk main)10

Dallas County Clerk – Probate Courts Division

Address
Records Building, 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 752024
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday4

Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD)

Separate from county government

Address
2949 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75247-61025
Mail
2949 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75247-61025

Dallas County Tax Assessor/Collector (Tax Office)

Address
Records Building, 500 Elm Street, Suite 3300, Dallas, TX 75202814
Mail
500 Elm St, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 752025
Hours
Customer Care Center (phone): Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.8

Dallas County Elections

Dallas County Sheriff's Office

Dallas County Clerk – Vital Records Division

Address
Records Building, 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 752024
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday4

Records that are not online: public records requests

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Dallas County?

The Dallas County Clerk – Recording Division keeps deed records. To order copies: Electronic certified OPR documents can be bought online; record searches by email only (not phone/fax). Plain copies: $1.00 per page (real property records, plain copy). Certified copies: $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee per document.43

How much is a birth certificate in Dallas County?

$23.00 (search and/or certified copy); fee applies to unsuccessful searches.11

Where do I get a divorce decree in Dallas County?

Divorce decrees are court records; ask the Dallas County District Clerk (Divorce Decree request form).9

How much does a marriage license cost in Dallas County?

$80.00 without premarital course certificate; $21.00 with Twogether in Texas certificate; informal marriage $46.00.11

How do I look up who owns a property in Dallas County?

Use the property search of the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD): dallascad.org/SearchOwner.aspx6

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 Dallas 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.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Dallas County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  3. Dallas County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  4. Dallas County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  5. Dallas County - Local Property Appraisal and Tax InformationTexas Comptroller of Public Accountschecked November 4, 2026
  6. Dallas Central Appraisal Districtchecked November 4, 2026
  7. Dallas Countychecked November 4, 2026
  8. Dallas County Tax Assessor/Collectorchecked November 4, 2026
  9. Dallas Countychecked November 4, 2026
  10. Dallas County District Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  11. Dallas County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  12. Dallas County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  13. Dallas County District Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  14. Tax OfficeDallas County, TXchecked November 8, 2026
  15. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026