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Hood County, Texas public records

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

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  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. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Hood 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 recordsHood County Clerk2Search deeds2$1.00 per page3
Property values and ownersHood Central Appraisal District4Property search5—
Property tax billsHood Central Appraisal District6Tax bill search5Fee charged—
Court casesHood County District Clerk7
Hood County Clerk8		355th District Court7
County Court at Law9
County Court (County Judge) - probate8		—
Marriage recordsHood County Clerk8—$8 copy of marriage license (Hood County only); $20 replacement copy3
Divorce recordsHood County District Clerk7——
Birth certificatesHood County Clerk - Birth, Death and Marriage Records10—$23 per certified copy (additional copies $23)3
Death certificatesHood County Clerk - Birth, Death and Marriage Records10—$21 first copy; $4 each additional copy purchased at the same time3
Probate and willsCounty Judge11——
Business names (DBA)Assumed names (DBA) filed with the County Clerk3——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Hood County are recorded by the Hood County Clerk (Official Public Records / deed records).2

About this search
Hood County Clerk/Recorder Self-Service Web2
Who runs it
Tyler Technologies (Self-Service Web)12
Copy fee
$1.00 per page3
Certified copy fee
Certified copies $5.00 (as listed; the schedule does not say per page or per document)3
Search fee
$5 per written record search; no lien/title searches; no searches by phone2
How to order
Search online (Tyler Self-Service) or in person at the County Clerk, 201 W. Bridge Street, Granbury; most Official Public Records are open for the public to search themselves3
Recording fee
$15.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page (effective 04-02-2024)3
Fraud alerts
Free Property Fraud Alert subscription offered by the County Clerk8
DD-214
Military discharge records (DD214) filed and certified free3
Scam warning
County Clerk warns of companies offering deed copies at elevated cost (upwards of $65)8

How deeds work in Texas

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Hood Central Appraisal District (HCAD) sets property values4; the Hood Central Appraisal District bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
southwestdatasolution.com/webindex.aspx (HCAD property search by owner name, address, legal description, geographic ID, property ID)5
Tax bill search
Pay online through HCAD's 'Pay Online Tax' link (secure.go2gov.net/…); taxes paid to HCAD at 1902 W. Pearl St.5
Appealing a value
Protest to the Appraisal Review Board, preferably online through HCAD's property search once notices are mailed13

How property tax works in Texas

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
355th District CourtFelony, civil and family (district court) casesHood County District Clerk (clerk of the 355th District Court)portal-txhood.tylertech.cloud/portal Hood County District Clerk Records Portal, Tyler7
County Court at LawMisdemeanor criminal cases, family violence protective orders, family law matters, civil matters up to a quarter of a million dollars; appeals from JP and municipal courtsHood County Clerkportal-txhood.tylertech.cloud/Portal County Clerk 'Online Court Records'9
County Court (County Judge) - probateProbate, guardianship, mental competencyHood County Clerkportal-txhood.tylertech.cloud/Portal8
Online payments
County Clerk online fine/court cost payments carry a 5% card fee, minimum $1.008

Criminal records and background checks

Summary
County court (misdemeanor) records via the County Clerk Tyler portal; felony via the District Clerk portal. Statewide conviction database: Texas DPS (state record).9

How Texas courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Hood County Clerk.8

Marriage license fee
$77 without a state-approved marriage education certificate; $17 with one14
Copy fee
$8 copy of marriage license (Hood County only); $20 replacement copy3
Rules
License valid 90 days anywhere in Texas; 72-hour waiting period unless an applicant is on active military duty14
Ordering online
Birth, death and marriage records can be ordered online via the county's Permitium page8

Texas marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Divorce decrees are kept by the District Clerk (district court); certified decrees only from the district clerk (state record)15

Texas divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Hood County Clerk - Birth, Death and Marriage Records.10

Fee
$23 per certified copy (additional copies $23)3
Who may order
Immediate family only (spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling) with application and ID10
Restrictions
Only Texas births; no phone, email or fax orders10

Ordering a Texas birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Hood County Clerk - Birth, Death and Marriage Records.10

Fee
$21 first copy; $4 each additional copy purchased at the same time3

Ordering a Texas death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the County Judge (constitutional county court: probate, guardianship, mental health).11

Which court
County Judge holds hearings for all probate matters11

Finding a will or probate case in Texas

Business names (DBA)

Assumed names (DBA) filed with the County Clerk: $14.00 plus $.50 for each additional name3

Historical records

Historical deed record index books (Deed Records 1871-1952) on Kofile QuickLink, linked from the County Clerk pages8

Good to know about Hood County records

  • Property taxes are paid to the Hood Central Appraisal District, not the county Tax Assessor-Collector6
  • County Clerk warns about companies selling deed copies for $65 or more; certified copies cost a fraction at the office8
  • Trustee and foreclosure sales are held the first Tuesday of each month at the south door of the courthouse2
  • Historical deed index books from 1871 are online via Kofile QuickLink16
  • Brands must be re-registered every ten years (current period to August 31, 2031)8
  • District Clerk warns of jury-duty payment scams7

Office addresses, phones and hours

Hood County Clerk (Official Public Records / deed records)

Address
201 W. Bridge Street, Granbury, TX 760488
Mail
Hood County Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 339, Granbury, Texas 760488
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8

Hood County Clerk

Address
201 W. Bridge Street, Granbury, TX 760488
Mail
P.O. Box 339, Granbury, Texas 760488
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8

Hood Central Appraisal District (HCAD)

Address
1902 W. Pearl St., Granbury, TX 760485
Mail
P O Box 819, Granbury, Texas 760485
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.5

Hood Central Appraisal District

Address
1902 W. Pearl St., Granbury, TX 760485
Mail
P O Box 819, Granbury, Texas 760485
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.5

Hood County District Clerk (clerk of the 355th District Court)

Address
1200 W. Pearl Street, Granbury, TX 760487
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM7

Hood County District Clerk (district court civil and family cases)

Address
1200 W. Pearl Street, Granbury, TX 760487
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM7

County Judge (constitutional county court: probate, guardianship, mental health)

Address
Hood County Courthouse, 100 E. Pearl St., Granbury, TX 76048 (county main address)11
Phone
817-579-3200 (county main line)11

Hood County Clerk - Birth, Death and Marriage Records

Address
201 W. Bridge Street, Granbury, TX 760488
Mail
P.O. Box 339, Granbury, Texas 760488
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM8

Hood County Sheriff's Office - Public Information Requests

Address
Hood County Law Enforcement Center, 400 Deputy Larry Miller Dr., Granbury TX 7604818
Mail
Same as street address (US mail or in person)18

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
[email protected]; 817-408-3450; Hood County Annex I - Personnel Office, 1410 W. Pearl St., Granbury TX 76048 (Sheriff: [email protected], 817-579-3316)18

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Hood County Clerk (Official Public Records / deed records) keeps deed records. To order copies: Search online (Tyler Self-Service) or in person at the County Clerk, 201 W. Bridge Street, Granbury; most Official Public Records are open for the public to search themselves. Plain copies: $1.00 per page. Certified copies: Certified copies $5.00 (as listed; the schedule does not say per page or per document).23

How much is a birth certificate in Hood County?

$23 per certified copy (additional copies $23).3

Where do I get a divorce decree in Hood County?

Divorce decrees are kept by the District Clerk (district court); certified decrees only from the district clerk (state record).15

How much does a marriage license cost in Hood County?

$77 without a state-approved marriage education certificate; $17 with one.14

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

Use the property search of the Hood Central Appraisal District (HCAD): southwestdatasolution.com/webindex.aspx5

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 Hood 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. County Clerk - Public RecordsHood County, TXchecked November 4, 2026
  3. County Clerk - Filing FeesHood County, TXchecked November 4, 2026
  4. Local Property Appraisal and Tax Information: Hood CountyTexas Comptroller of Public Accountschecked November 4, 2026
  5. Hood Central Appraisal District - Official SiteHood Central Appraisal Districtchecked November 4, 2026
  6. Tax Assessor-CollectorHood County, TXchecked November 4, 2026
  7. 355th District ClerkHood County, TXchecked November 4, 2026
  8. County ClerkHood County, TXchecked November 4, 2026
  9. County Clerk (courts)Hood County, TXchecked November 4, 2026
  10. Birth CertificatesHood County, TXchecked November 4, 2026
  11. County JudgeHood County, TXchecked November 4, 2026
  12. Hood County Clerk/Recorder Self-Service WebTyler Technologies for Hood County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  13. Online ProtestHood Central Appraisal Districtchecked November 4, 2026
  14. Marriage LicensesHood County, TXchecked November 4, 2026
  15. Marriage and divorce recordsTexas Department of State Health Serviceschecked November 4, 2026
  16. QuickLink - Hood County, TexasKofile for Hood County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  17. Court Directory search results, Hood County (all court types)Texas Office of Court Administration (Texas Judicial Branch)checked November 7, 2026
  18. Open Record RequestsHood County, TXchecked November 4, 2026
  19. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026