Kerr County, Texas public records

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

Last checked against official sources on November 8, 2026.

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 Kerr 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	Kerr County Clerk⁴	Search deeds²³⁴Fee charged	$1.00 per page (plain copy)²
Property values and owners	Kerr Central Appraisal District⁵	Property search⁶	—
Property tax bills	Kerr County Tax Assessor-Collector⁷	Tax bill search⁷	—
Court cases	Kerr County District Clerk⁸ Kerr County Clerk⁴ Kerr County Clerk – Probate Department⁹	198th and 216th District Courts⁸ Kerr County Court at Law⁴ Kerr County Court⁴ Justice of the Peace Courts, Precincts 1–4¹⁰	Fees: district copies: District Clerk: plain copies $1.00 per page; certified $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page; emailed electronic records $1.00 per page for the first 10 pages then $0.10 per page; $5.00 search fee for older records that must be printed¹¹
Marriage records	Kerr County Clerk⁴	Search marriage records⁴³	Certified copy fee: $21 per certified copy; plain copies $2⁴
Divorce records	Kerr County District Clerk⁸	—	Certified copy fee: $5.00 per document certification plus $1.00 per page¹¹
Birth certificates	Kerr County Clerk⁴	—	$23 per birth certificate (anyone Texas-born)⁴
Death certificates	Kerr County Clerk⁴	—	$21 first copy; $4 each additional copy in the same transaction⁴
Probate and wills	Kerr County Clerk – Probate Department⁹	Search probate cases⁴	—
Business names (DBA)	Kerr County Clerk⁴	Search business names⁴³	$29 if the clerk acknowledges the form; $23 with your own notary⁴

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Kerr County are recorded by the Kerr County Clerk (Land & Official Public Records).⁴

Online search: ava.fidlar.com/TXKerr/AvaWeb²³Fee charged
Cost: AVA real-time search: cost not stated by the county; Laredo: subscription only⁴
Who runs it: Fidlar Technologies (AVA; Laredo subscription)⁴
Years online: From sovereignty to the present²

Copy fee: $1.00 per page (plain copy)²
Certified copy fee: $5.00 per certification + $1.00 per page²
Recording fee: Real property: $25.00 first page (recording $5 + records management $10 + records archive $10); $4.00 each additional page²
Plat copies: Plat copies: certified $20.00 per page, plain $15.00 per page (fee schedule); copy-request form says plats $15 each plus $5 per certification²
Email fax copy: $2.00 per email/fax transmission²
How to order: Complete the 'Request for Copy of Land / OPR Records' form and email it to [email protected]; the Clerk replies with a cost estimate¹²
Search help: Older deed books are searched in AVA by volume terms (e.g. 'vol a', 'vol 930'); deed volumes after 930 use Book and Page⁴
Photo ID rule: Photo ID required to present a document in person for filing in the Real Property Records (effective September 1, 2025)⁴
Fraud alerts: Free Property Fraud Alert and Notary Fraud Alert subscriptions⁴

How deeds work in Texas

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Kerr Central Appraisal District sets property values⁵; the Kerr County Tax Assessor-Collector bills and collects the tax⁷.

Property search: esearch.kerrcad.org⁶
Tax bill search: esearch.co.kerr.tx.us (property and tax payment records; online payments)⁷
Parcel map (GIS): gis.bisclient.com/kerrcad⁶
Appealing a value: Protests to the Kerr Central Appraisal District (online appeals at eprotest.kerrcad.org)⁶
Who collects the tax: Kerr County Tax Assessor-Collector collects for Kerr County, the cities of Kerrville and Ingram, several ISDs and districts⁵

How property tax works in Texas

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

Court	Cases	Records kept by	Case search
198th and 216th District Courts	Felony criminal, civil, family/divorce, child support, protective orders, expunctions, tax suits	Kerr County District Clerk (Clerk of the District Courts)	portal-txkerr.tylertech.cloud/…⁸
Kerr County Court at Law	Class A and B misdemeanors; civil up to $325,000 and family (concurrent with district courts); contested probate/guardianship; appeals from JP and municipal courts¹³	Kerr County Clerk	portal-txkerr.tylertech.cloud/…⁴
Kerr County Court (County Judge, probate)	Probate of wills, heirship, guardianship, mental health commitments, eminent domain	Kerr County Clerk – Probate Department (Kerr County Probate Court: County Judge)	portal-txkerr.tylertech.cloud/…⁴
Justice of the Peace Courts, Precincts 1–4	County JP courts (see each precinct page)	—	kerrcountytx.gov/…¹⁰

Fees: district copies: District Clerk: plain copies $1.00 per page; certified $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page; emailed electronic records $1.00 per page for the first 10 pages then $0.10 per page; $5.00 search fee for older records that must be printed¹¹
Fees: district civil filing: $350.00 base filing fee for all new civil, family and tax suits¹⁴
Fees: county search fee: County Clerk: $5.00 search fee paid up front if the case number is unknown⁴
Fees: county court at law filing: County Court at Law: criminal cases are filed with the County Clerk; civil cases with the District Clerk¹³
Fees: how to request: District Clerk records: complete the request form and email it to the District Clerk¹¹

Criminal records and background checks

Felony: District Clerk (felony case numbers start with A or B)⁸
Misdemeanor: County Clerk (County Court at Law misdemeanor cases start with CR); 'Request for Misdemeanor Case Records' form⁴
Jail: portal-txkerr.tylertech.cloud/… (jail and bond records)¹⁵
State: Texas DPS Crime Records Service (linked by the county)¹⁵

How Texas courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Kerr County Clerk.⁴

Online search: txkerr.fidlar.com/…⁴³
About this search: Kerr vitals, DBA and marks & brands search⁴³

Marriage license fee: $81 ($21 with a Texas premarital education certificate; 72-hour waiting period waived)²
Certified copy fee: $21 per certified copy; plain copies $2⁴
How to order: Fill in the certified-copy application and email it to [email protected], or print and bring/mail it⁴
State: Texas DSHS issues verification letters only; certified copies only from the county clerk¹⁶

Texas marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kerr County District Clerk (district courts hear divorce and family cases)¹⁴

Certified copy fee: $5.00 per document certification plus $1.00 per page¹¹
State: Certified divorce decrees only from the district clerk¹⁶

Texas divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Kerr County Clerk (birth and death certificates).⁴

Fee: $23 per birth certificate (anyone Texas-born)⁴
Who may order: The registrant or an immediate family member, with valid ID⁴
What it covers: Kerr County-born: long form (passport-acceptable); born elsewhere in Texas: abstract/short form via the state's remote system⁴
How to order: In person with valid driver's license (5–15 minutes), or by mail with the notarized second page of the application⁴
Application: legacy.co.kerr.tx.us/…⁴

Ordering a Texas birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Kerr County Clerk (birth and death certificates).⁴

Fee: $21 first copy; $4 each additional copy in the same transaction⁴
What it covers: Kerr County deaths only²
Who may order: A funeral home or an immediate family member⁴

Ordering a Texas death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Kerr County Clerk – Probate Department (Kerr County Probate Court: County Judge).⁹

Online search: portal-txkerr.tylertech.cloud/…⁴

How to order: Submit the 'Request for Probate Records' form; allow 72 hours for processing; $5.00 search fee if the case number is unknown⁴
Will deposit: Will for safekeeping: $11.00 per will²
Which court: Kerr County Probate Court (County Judge); contested matters may go to the County Court at Law⁹

Finding a will or probate case in Texas

Business names (DBA)

Kept by the Kerr County Clerk.⁴

Online search: txkerr.fidlar.com/…⁴³

Fee: $29 if the clerk acknowledges the form; $23 with your own notary⁴
What it covers: Sole proprietorships and general partnerships at the County Clerk; LLCs/LLPs with the Texas Secretary of State⁴

Voter records

Kept by the Kerr County Clerk – Elections Administrator (voter registration: Tax Assessor-Collector).¹⁷

Registration: Voter registration is handled by the Kerr County Tax Assessor-Collector¹⁸
Elections: Elections administered by the County Clerk as Elections Administrator¹⁷

Historical records

Vital history: County Clerk 'Historical Data Report' (birth, death and marriage) at legacy.co.kerr.tx.us/cclerk/docs/Vitals-Historical-Data⁴
Old books: Old Land/OPR books, including plats, can be viewed in person at the Clerk's office⁴
Archives: Historical Commission archives at Schreiner University's William Logan Library; non-digital archives by appointment (830-792-7337)¹⁹
DD-214: Military discharge (DD214) filing and certified copies: no charge²

Good to know about Kerr County records

County Clerk's office established 1856⁴
Deed records are searchable online from sovereignty (the earliest records) to the present²
Flooding that began July 14, 2026 hit the Kerr County Courthouse on July 16, 2026 and closed it; offices relocated temporarily and courts were moved to alternate locations by regional order. The District Clerk (Suite 236) and Tax Assessor-Collector (Suite 124) have returned, but the courthouse lower level and second floor remained closed to the public.⁷
Probate and guardianship hearings are held in the Commissioners Court Room, 1st floor of the courthouse⁴
Trustee/foreclosure sales are held the first Tuesday of each month at the courthouse front entrance⁴
County Clerk staff will help on public computers but do not conduct research⁴

Office addresses, phones and hours

Kerr County Clerk (Land & Official Public Records)

Address: 700 Main St., Room 122, Kerrville, TX 78028 (Kerr County Courthouse, first floor)²
Mail: 700 Main St., Room 122, Kerrville, TX 78028 (Kerr County Courthouse, first floor)²
Phone: 830-792-2255⁴
Email: [email protected] (records requests); [email protected] (County Clerk)¹²
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.⁴
Website: kerrcountytx.gov/…⁴

Kerr County Clerk

Address: 700 Main St., Room 122, Kerrville, TX 78028 (Kerr County Courthouse, first floor)²
Mail: 700 Main St., Room 122, Kerrville, TX 78028 (Kerr County Courthouse, first floor)²
Phone: 830-792-2255⁴
Email: [email protected]⁴
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.⁴
Website: kerrcountytx.gov/…⁴

Kerr County Clerk – Probate Department (Kerr County Probate Court: County Judge)

Address: 700 Main St., Room 122, Kerrville, TX 78028 (Kerr County Courthouse, first floor)²
Mail: 700 Main St., Room 122, Kerrville, TX 78028 (Kerr County Courthouse, first floor)²
Phone: (830) 792-2261 (Probate Department)⁴
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m. (Probate Court page)⁹
Website: kerrcountytx.gov/…⁹

Kerr County Clerk (birth and death certificates)

Address: 700 Main St., Room 122, Kerrville, TX 78028 (Kerr County Courthouse, first floor)²
Mail: 700 Main St., Room 122, Kerrville, TX 78028 (Kerr County Courthouse, first floor)²
Phone: 830-792-2255⁴
Email: [email protected] (records requests); [email protected] (County Clerk)¹²
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.⁴
Website: kerrcountytx.gov/…⁴

Kerr County District Clerk (Clerk of the District Courts)

Address: Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Suite 236, Kerrville, TX 78028¹¹
Mail: Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Suite 236, Kerrville, TX 78028¹¹
Phone: (830) 792-2281⁸
Email: [email protected] (District Clerk)⁸
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.⁸
Website: kerrcountytx.gov/…⁸

Kerr County District Clerk (civil and family; also County Court at Law civil filings)

Address: Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Suite 236, Kerrville, TX 78028¹¹
Mail: Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Suite 236, Kerrville, TX 78028¹¹
Phone: (830) 792-2281⁸
Email: [email protected] (District Clerk)⁸
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.⁸
Website: kerrcountytx.gov/…⁸

Kerr County District Clerk (divorce and family cases)

Address: Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Suite 236, Kerrville, TX 78028¹¹
Mail: Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Suite 236, Kerrville, TX 78028¹¹
Phone: (830) 792-2281⁸
Email: [email protected] (District Clerk)⁸
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.⁸
Website: kerrcountytx.gov/…⁸

Kerr County Tax Assessor-Collector

Address: Kerr County Courthouse, Suite 124, 700 Main Street, Kerrville; West Kerr Annex, 510 College Street, Ingram, TX 78025⁷
Mail: 700 Main St., Suite 124, Kerrville, Texas 78028-5326⁵
Phone: 830-792-2243 (property taxes); 830-792-2242 (main)⁷
Email: [email protected]⁵
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (courthouse office)⁷
Website: kerrcountytx.gov/…⁷

Kerr Central Appraisal District

Address: 212 Oak Hollow Dr., Kerrville, TX 78028⁵
Mail: P.O. Box 294387, Kerrville, TX 78029-4387⁵
Phone: 830-895-5223⁵
Email: [email protected]⁵
Website: kerrcad.org⁵

Kerr County Clerk – Elections Administrator (voter registration: Tax Assessor-Collector)

Address: Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Suite 122¹⁷
Phone: 830-792-2251 (Elections); voter registration 830-792-2242¹⁷
Email: [email protected]¹⁷
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.¹⁷
Website: kerrcountytx.gov/…¹⁷

Kerr County Historical Commission (archives housed at Schreiner University's Logan Library)

Address: West Kerr County Courthouse Annex, 510 College Street, Ingram, Texas 78025 (mail); archives: 2100 Memorial Boulevard, Kerrville, by appointment¹⁹
Phone: 830-896-9029, extension 1149 (Commission); 830-792-7337 (archives appointments)¹⁹
Email: [email protected]¹⁹
Website: kerrcountytx.gov/…¹⁹

Records that are not online: public records requests

Request page: legacy.co.kerr.tx.us/…¹⁵
Where to send it: [email protected]; 830-792-2235; 700 Main Street, Suite 103, Kerrville, Texas 78028²⁰
Law enforcement: Sheriff's Office records via kerrcountysheriff.com¹⁵

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Kerr County Clerk (Land & Official Public Records) keeps deed records. To order copies: Complete the 'Request for Copy of Land / OPR Records' form and email it to [email protected]; the Clerk replies with a cost estimate. Plain copies: $1.00 per page (plain copy). Certified copies: $5.00 per certification + $1.00 per page.⁴¹²²

Can I search Kerr County land records online for free?

No, the official online search charges a fee. AVA real-time search: cost not stated by the county; Laredo: subscription only. The official search: ava.fidlar.com/TXKerr/AvaWeb⁴

How much is a birth certificate in Kerr County?

$23 per birth certificate (anyone Texas-born).⁴

Where do I get a divorce decree in Kerr County?

Divorce decrees are court records; ask the Kerr County District Clerk (district courts hear divorce and family cases).¹⁴

How much does a marriage license cost in Kerr County?

$81 ($21 with a Texas premarital education certificate; 72-hour waiting period waived).²

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

Use the property search of the Kerr Central Appraisal District: esearch.kerrcad.org⁶

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 Kerr 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
Fee Schedule Collected by the County ClerkKerr County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
https://www.kerrcountytx.gov/kerr-county-all-departments/kerr-county-clerkKerr County, TXchecked November 8, 2026
Kerr County ClerkKerr Countychecked November 4, 2026
Property Tax County Directory: KerrTexas Comptroller of Public Accountschecked November 4, 2026
Kerr Central Appraisal District (home)Kerr Central Appraisal Districtchecked November 4, 2026
Kerr County Tax Assessor-CollectorKerr Countychecked November 4, 2026
Clerk of the District Courts of Kerr CountyKerr Countychecked November 4, 2026
Kerr County Probate CourtKerr Countychecked November 4, 2026
Kerr County CourtsKerr Countychecked November 4, 2026
Request for Copies from the District Clerk’s OfficeKerr County District Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
Request for Copy of Land / OPR RecordsKerr County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
Kerr County Court at LawKerr Countychecked November 4, 2026
Kerr County District Clerk – Civil Filing Fees 2026-2027Kerr County District Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
Kerr County Public RecordsKerr Countychecked November 4, 2026
Marriage and Divorce RecordsTexas Department of State Health Serviceschecked November 4, 2026
Kerr County ElectionsKerr Countychecked November 4, 2026
Voting in Kerr CountyKerr Countychecked November 4, 2026
Kerr County Historical CommissionKerr Countychecked November 4, 2026
Texas Public Information Act Information Request Form (Kerr County)Kerr Countychecked November 4, 2026
County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026