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Kaufman County, Texas public records

In Kaufman County, deeds are recorded by the Kaufman County Clerk; property values come from the Kaufman Central Appraisal District; court files are split between the Kaufman County District Clerk and the Kaufman 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. Birth certificates
  7. Death certificates
  8. Probate records and wills
  9. Business names (DBA)
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Kaufman 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 recordsKaufman County Clerk – Real Property2Search deeds2$1.00 per page (noncertified paper copy; Texas statutory fee)3
Property values and ownersKaufman Central Appraisal District4Property search5—
Property tax billsKaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector6Tax bill search6—
Court casesKaufman County District Clerk7
Kaufman County Clerk – Court Division8
Kaufman County Clerk – Probate Division9		86th and 422nd District Courts7
County Court at Law10
County Court at Law 2 (Judge Bobby Rich) and County Judge11
Justice of the Peace Courts, Precincts 1-412		County Clerk court records: inspection free; plain copies $1 per page; certified copies $5 certification plus $1 per page; certification of facts (search result without copies) $58
Marriage recordsKaufman County Clerk13——
Divorce recordsKaufman County District Clerk7——
Birth certificatesKaufman County Clerk – Vital Statistics14——
Death certificatesKaufman County Clerk – Vital Statistics14——
Probate and willsKaufman County Clerk – Probate Division9Search probate cases11—
Business names (DBA)Kaufman County Clerk13Search business names15—

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Kaufman County are recorded by the Kaufman County Clerk – Real Property (land records).2

About this search
Kaufman County Clerk Self-Service Web, linked from the county's Property Records Search page2
Who runs it
Tyler Technologies (Self-Service Web, tylerhost.net), linked from the County Clerk's Property Records Search page16
Copy fee
$1.00 per page (noncertified paper copy; Texas statutory fee)3
Certified copy fee
$5.00 clerk's certificate plus $1.00 per page (Texas statutory fee)3
How to order
Record in person at the County Clerk (Justice Center) or by eRecording through goepn.com, CSC (cscglobal.com) or Simplifile; documents eRecorded before 3:30 p.m. are processed the same business day. Plats are recorded only Tuesday-Thursday 8:30-3:30.18
Plats
Plats recorded only Tuesday-Thursday between 8:30 and 3:30; on Monday or Friday they must be dropped off17
Fraud alerts
Free Fraud Notify email alerts when documents are recorded using your name or property: kaufmancountytx-web.tylerhost.net/…19

How deeds work in Texas

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Kaufman Central Appraisal District (KCAD; appraisal district, a separate political subdivision) sets property values4; the Kaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
esearch.kaufman-cad.org (Kaufman CAD Property Search); interactive map gis.bisclient.com/kaufmancad5
Tax bill search
actweb.acttax.com/… (pay/search online via the Kaufman County Tax Office, linked from the county Tax Assessor page)6
Parcel map (GIS)
Kaufman CAD interactive map gis.bisclient.com/kaufmancad5
Appealing a value
Protests are filed with Kaufman CAD (online protest eprotest.kaufman-cad.org; Property Tax Appeal Procedures PDF updated 4-2025)5
Tax due
Tax notices usually mailed in early October; due upon receipt, must be paid by January 31; 7% penalty/interest begins February 16

How property tax works in Texas

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
86th and 422nd District CourtsFelony, civil and family (divorce) cases in district courtKaufman County District Clerkportal-txkaufman.tylertech.cloud/Portal Tyler Odyssey Portal ('Search Court Records', linked from the District Clerk and court pages); smart search shown without sign-in, register/sign-in also offered7
County Court at Law (Judge Joseph Russell)Misdemeanor and felony cases, CPS and juvenile cases, civil lawsuits, appeals from JP courts, DWI specialty courtKaufman County Clerk – Court Division (county-court records: misdemeanor, probate, guardianship)portal-txkaufman.tylertech.cloud/Portal10
County Court at Law 2 (Judge Bobby Rich) and County JudgeProbate, guardianship and mental health mattersKaufman County Clerk – Probate Division (clerk for County Court at Law 2 and the County Judge)portal-txkaufman.tylertech.cloud/Portal11
Justice of the Peace Courts, Precincts 1-4Fine-only misdemeanors, small claims up to $20,000, evictions12—portal-txkaufman.tylertech.cloud/Portal Tyler Odyssey Portal ('Smart Search'); the JP page's 'Case Search' link goes to12
Fees
County Clerk court records: inspection free; plain copies $1 per page; certified copies $5 certification plus $1 per page; certification of facts (search result without copies) $58
Mail search
Mail requests to Court Department, Kaufman County Clerk, 1902 US HWY 175, Kaufman TX 75142 with name, offense date within a 10-year period (misdemeanor) or decedent and approximate date of death (probate), fees and return address8

Criminal records and background checks

Misdemeanor
County Clerk court records (misdemeanor criminal cases) searchable by mail or in person; $5 certification of facts8
Felony
District courts / District Clerk; online via Tyler Odyssey Portal20
Sheriff
Kaufman County Sheriff: kaufmanso.com21

How Texas courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Kaufman County Clerk.13

How to request
Licenses issued only at the County Clerk's office, 1902 E. US Highway 175, Kaufman; arrive by 3:30 pm, about 30 minutes; online application for in-office or ZOOM issuance22
Record search
kaufmancountytx-web.tylerhost.net/… (Marriage Records Search and Copy Requests)23
Certified copies
Certified copies of marriage licenses come only from the county clerk that issued the license24

Texas marriage records, statewide

Birth certificates

Kept by the Kaufman County Clerk – Vital Statistics (birth and death certificates).14

Coverage
Qualified applicants can buy a certificate for any Texas birth 1926-present, or any Kaufman County birth 1876-present14
Restrictions
Closed to public inspection until 75 years after birth14
Eligibility
Parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, adult child or the registrant; others need a signed notarized authorization naming them plus ID copies25
Online
Kaufman County Certified Birth Certificates online (Tyler): clerkfilings.tylerportico.com/…14

Ordering a Texas birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Kaufman County Clerk – Vital Statistics (birth and death certificates).14

Coverage
Deaths in Kaufman County, 1903-present26
Restrictions
Closed to public inspection until 25 years after death26
Eligibility
Parent, grandparent, sibling, adult child, spouse or informant; others need a signed authorization naming them plus ID27
Online
Kaufman County Death Certificate Requests (Tyler): clerkfilings.tylerportico.com/…26

Ordering a Texas death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Kaufman County Clerk – Probate Division (clerk for County Court at Law 2 and the County Judge).9

Which court
County Court at Law 2 and the County Judge hear estates, guardianships and mental health commitments; probate judges require an attorney except for a Small Estate Affidavit9
Mail search
Mail search: name of deceased and approximate date of death, with fees8

Finding a will or probate case in Texas

Business names (DBA)

Kept by the Kaufman County Clerk.13

About this search
Assumed Name Search15
How to request
Unincorporated businesses file an Assumed Name Certificate (DBA) with the County Clerk in the county where they do business; good for 10 years28

Voter records

Kept by the Kaufman County Elections Department.29

Registration
Register in person at 3003 S. Washington St., by mail to PO Box 1347, or via the Secretary of State application; must be registered 30 days before Election Day30

Historical records

Genealogy
The County Clerk points genealogists to the Genealogy Collection at the State Archives Library (TSLAC)14

Good to know about Kaufman County records

  • In 2016 all City of Terrell birth and death records were consolidated into the Kaufman County Clerk's Office14
  • Kaufman County birth records go back to 1876; death records to 190314
  • The Tax Assessor-Collector is also the county's agent for motor vehicle registration6
  • District Court e-filing has been mandatory since July 1, 20187
  • The District Clerk also processes passports (Tuesday-Thursday 9:30 AM-3:00 PM)7

Office addresses, phones and hours

Kaufman County Clerk – Real Property (land records)

Address
1902 US Highway 175, Kaufman, TX 75142 (Kaufman County Justice Center)13
Mail
PO Box 729, Kaufman, TX 7514213
Phone
469-376-4730 (Real Properties and Vital Statistics); e-fax 469-595-058713
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm (except county holidays)13

Kaufman County Clerk

Address
1902 US Highway 175, Kaufman, TX 75142 (Kaufman County Justice Center)13
Mail
PO Box 729, Kaufman, TX 7514213
Phone
Real Properties and Vital Statistics 469-376-4730; Probate 469-376-4738; Court Division 469-376-473613
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm (except county holidays)13

Kaufman Central Appraisal District (KCAD; appraisal district, a separate political subdivision)

Address
3950 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX 75142-37184
Mail
P.O. Box 819, Kaufman, TX 75142-08194
Phone
972-932-6081; fax 972-932-47494
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.5

Kaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector

Address
Kaufman County Courthouse Annex, 100 N Washington St, Kaufman, TX 75142; sub-courthouses at 200 E Main St, Forney; 408 E College St, Terrell; 103 N Main St, Kemp6
Mail
100 N. Washington St., Kaufman, Texas 75142-20514
Phone
469-376-4596 (Kaufman); Forney 469-376-4600; Terrell 469-376-4728; Kemp 469-376-46266
Hours
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F (Kemp 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, closed 12-12:30)6

Kaufman County District Clerk

Address
Kaufman County Justice Center, 1902 E US Hwy 175, Kaufman, TX 751427
Hours
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM7

Kaufman County Clerk – Court Division (county-court records: misdemeanor, probate, guardianship)

Address
Court Department, Kaufman County Clerk, 1902 US HWY 175, Kaufman, TX 751428
Mail
Court Department, Kaufman County Clerk, 1902 US HWY 175, Kaufman, Tx 751428
Phone
469-376-4736; e-fax 469-595-056213
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm (except county holidays)13

Kaufman County Clerk – Probate Division (clerk for County Court at Law 2 and the County Judge)

Address
1902 US Highway 175, Kaufman, TX 75142 (Kaufman County Justice Center)13
Mail
PO Box 729, Kaufman, TX 7514213
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm (except county holidays)13

Kaufman County Elections Department

Address
3003 S Washington Street, South Campus, Kaufman, TX 7514229
Mail
PO Box 1347, Kaufman, TX 7514229
Phone
469-376-4595; fax 469-595-039529

Kaufman County Clerk – Vital Statistics (birth and death certificates)

Address
1902 US Highway 175, Kaufman, TX 75142 (Kaufman County Justice Center)13
Mail
PO Box 729, Kaufman, TX 7514213
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm (except county holidays)13

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Criminal District Attorney's Office: [email protected]; mail Attn: Civil Division - Open Records, PO Box 729, Kaufman TX 7514231

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Kaufman County Clerk – Real Property (land records) keeps deed records. Plain copies: $1.00 per page (noncertified paper copy; Texas statutory fee). Certified copies: $5.00 clerk's certificate plus $1.00 per page (Texas statutory fee).23

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

Use the property search of the Kaufman Central Appraisal District (KCAD; appraisal district, a separate political subdivision): esearch.kaufman-cad.org5

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 Kaufman 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; all 32 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Property Records SearchKaufman County
  3. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 118, Fees Charged by County OfficersTexas Legislature
  4. County Directory: Kaufman - 129Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
  5. Kaufman Central Appraisal District – Official SiteKaufman Central Appraisal District
  6. Tax AssessorKaufman County
  7. District ClerkKaufman County
  8. Searches & CopiesKaufman County
  9. Probate and GuardianshipKaufman County
  10. County Court at LawKaufman County
  11. County Court at Law 2Kaufman County
  12. Justice of the PeaceKaufman County
  13. County ClerkKaufman County
  14. Birth CertificatesKaufman County
  15. Assumed Name SearchKaufman County
  16. Kaufman County Clerk Self-Service Web (disclaimer page)Tyler Technologies for Kaufman County Clerk
  17. Land and Vital Recording Fee ScheduleKaufman County
  18. E-Recording OptionsKaufman County
  19. Property Fraud NotifyKaufman County
  20. 86th District JudgeKaufman County
  21. DepartmentsKaufman County
  22. Marriage LicensesKaufman County
  23. Marriage Records Search and Copy RequestsKaufman County
  24. Marriage and Divorce RecordsTexas Department of State Health Services
  25. Birth Request FormsKaufman County
  26. Death CertificatesKaufman County
  27. Death Request FormsKaufman County
  28. Assumed Names (DBA)Kaufman County
  29. ElectionsKaufman County
  30. Voter InformationKaufman County
  31. Public Information Act / Open RecordsKaufman County
  32. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau