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Rusk County, Texas public records

In Rusk County, deeds are recorded by the Rusk County Clerk; property values come from the Rusk County Appraisal District; court files are split between the Rusk County District Clerk and the Rusk 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. Business names (DBA)
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Rusk 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 recordsRusk County Clerk2Search deeds23Free search$1.00 per page (paper, noncertified), Local Gov't Code §118.011(a)(4)(A)4
Property values and ownersRusk County Appraisal District5Property search6—
Property tax billsRusk County Tax Assessor-Collector7Tax bill search78—
Court casesRusk County District Clerk9
Rusk County Clerk2		4th Judicial District Court9District Clerk (effective 01/01/2026): record search/name search $5.00; certification fee $5.00; copies $1.00 per page; new civil suit $350.0010
Marriage recordsRusk County Clerk2—$66.002
Divorce recordsRusk County District Clerk — Family Law9—Certified copy fee: $5.00 certification fee plus copy charges10
Birth certificatesRusk County Clerk — Vital Records2——
Death certificatesRusk County Clerk — Vital Records2——
Probate and willsRusk County Clerk2——
Business names (DBA)Rusk County Clerk2——

Deeds and land records

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

Online search
texaslandrecords.com/…2Free search
Cost
Free3
Who runs it
Texas Land Records (texaslandrecords.com), linked by the County Clerk2
Copy fee
$1.00 per page (paper, noncertified), Local Gov't Code §118.011(a)(4)(A)4
Certified copy fee
$5.00 clerk's certificate plus $1.00 per page (LGC §118.011(a)(3))4
Recording fee
OPR filing: $20 first page, $4 each additional page; federal tax liens $20.00; state tax lien $10.00; posted notices $2.002
How to order
In person or by mail with a self-addressed postage-paid envelope for returns; call 903-657-0330 for amounts2

How deeds work in Texas

Property values, owners and tax bills

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

Property search
ruskcad.org/home6
Parcel map (GIS)
ruskcad.org/home/map6
Appealing a value
Protests to the Rusk County Appraisal District, online protest at ruskcad.org or by email [email protected] (homestead properties)6

How property tax works in Texas

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
4th Judicial District CourtFelony criminal, civil, familyRusk County District Clerk (criminal)idocket.com/main_menu.htm9
County Court at Law (Judge Chad Wes Dean)Criminal (misdemeanor arraignment and trial dockets), family/SAPCR and pro se divorce docketsRusk County Clerk—
Justice of the Peace Courts, Precincts 1–5Evictions, small claims, occupational driver's licenses, trafficRusk County Clerk—
Fees
District Clerk (effective 01/01/2026): record search/name search $5.00; certification fee $5.00; copies $1.00 per page; new civil suit $350.0010

Criminal records and background checks

Felony
District Clerk (criminal), 3rd floor9
Jail
Inmate listings linked by the Sheriff11

How Texas courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Rusk County Clerk.2

Marriage license
County Clerk, by appointment; both applicants present with valid DL or ID; license hours 8–11 a.m. or 1–3 p.m.2
Fee
$66.002
State
Certified copies of marriage licenses only from the county clerk12

Texas marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by the Rusk County District Clerk — Family Law.9

Which court
District Clerk Family Law division (2nd floor)9
Certified copy fee
$5.00 certification fee plus copy charges10
State
Certified divorce decrees only from the district clerk12

Texas divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

County Clerk issues birth and death certificates in person (photo ID) or by mail (copy of photo ID and notarized signature); do not pay online2

Ordering a Texas birth certificate

Death certificates

County Clerk issues death certificates (same request form; notarized by mail)2

Ordering a Texas death certificate

Business names (DBA)

Assumed name form from the County Clerk2

Voter records

Kept by: Rusk County Elections Office, 204 N. Main Street, Henderson13

Historical records

Rusk County Historical Commission meets at the Depot Museum, 514 N. High Street, Henderson14

Good to know about Rusk County records

  • The County Clerk requires a driver license or photo ID to file land documents and accepts no out-of-state personal checks (since January 1, 2024)2
  • Appeals from Rusk County go to the Sixth and Twelfth Courts of Appeals9
  • Recording DD-214s for veterans is offered by the County Clerk2

Office addresses, phones and hours

Rusk County Clerk (Official Public Records)

Address
115 North Main, Suite 206, Henderson TX 75652 (Rusk County Courthouse)2
Mail
P. O. Box 758, Henderson, TX 756532
Phone
903-657-0330 (main); 903-657-0301 (vital records / marriage license appointments)2
Hours
Monday–Thursday 7:30–4:45 (no filing after 4 p.m.); Friday 7:30–4:00 (filings by noon); phones not answered 12–12

Rusk County Clerk

Address
115 North Main, Suite 206, Henderson TX 75652 (Rusk County Courthouse)2
Mail
P. O. Box 758, Henderson, TX 756532
Phone
903-657-0330 (main); 903-657-0301 (vital records / marriage license appointments)2
Hours
Monday–Thursday 7:30–4:45 (no filing after 4 p.m.); Friday 7:30–4:00 (filings by noon); phones not answered 12–12

Rusk County Clerk (clerk of the county courts)

Address
115 North Main, Suite 206, Henderson TX 75652 (Rusk County Courthouse)2
Mail
P. O. Box 758, Henderson, TX 756532
Phone
903-657-0330 (main); 903-657-0301 (vital records / marriage license appointments)2
Hours
Monday–Thursday 7:30–4:45 (no filing after 4 p.m.); Friday 7:30–4:00 (filings by noon); phones not answered 12–12

Rusk County Clerk — Vital Records

Address
115 North Main, Suite 206, Henderson TX 75652 (Rusk County Courthouse)2
Mail
P. O. Box 758, Henderson, TX 756532
Hours
Monday–Thursday 7:30–4:45 (no filing after 4 p.m.); Friday 7:30–4:00 (filings by noon); phones not answered 12–12

Rusk County District Clerk (criminal)

Address
115 North Main Street, Ste 301 (3rd floor: civil, criminal, jury, registry), Henderson, Texas 756529
Mail
P O Box 1687, Henderson, TX 75653-16879
Phone
903-657-0353 (civil, criminal)9

Rusk County District Clerk (civil)

Address
115 North Main Street, Ste 301 (3rd floor: civil, criminal, jury, registry), Henderson, Texas 756529
Mail
P O Box 1687, Henderson, TX 75653-16879
Phone
903-657-0353 (civil, criminal)9

Rusk County District Clerk — Family Law

Address
115 North Main Street, Ste 202 (2nd floor: family law), Henderson, Texas 756529
Mail
P O Box 1687, Henderson, TX 75653-16879
Phone
903-657-0348 (family law)9

Rusk County Appraisal District

Address
107 N. Van Buren St., Henderson, TX 75652-31135
Mail
P.O. Box 7, Henderson, Texas 75653-00076

Rusk County Tax Assessor-Collector

Address
202 North Main Street, Henderson, Texas 756527
Mail
P.O. Box 988, Henderson, Texas 75653-09885
Phone
903-657-0338; tax department 903-657-03157

Rusk County Treasurer (county funds; not property tax)

Address
115 North Main Street, Henderson, Texas 7565215

Rusk County Elections Office

Address
204 N. Main Street, Henderson, TX 7565213
Mail
PO Box 668, Henderson, TX 7565313

Rusk County Sheriff's Office

Address
210 West Charlevoix, Henderson, Texas 7565211
Hours
24/711

Rusk County Appraisal District Interactive Map

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Mail to the applicable elected official or department head; Commissioners Court staff 903-657-0326 for ADA accommodation17

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Rusk County Clerk (Official Public Records) keeps deed records. To order copies: In person or by mail with a self-addressed postage-paid envelope for returns; call 903-657-0330 for amounts. Plain copies: $1.00 per page (paper, noncertified), Local Gov't Code §118.011(a)(4)(A). Certified copies: $5.00 clerk's certificate plus $1.00 per page (LGC §118.011(a)(3)).24

Can I search Rusk County land records online for free?

Yes. The official search: texaslandrecords.com/…32

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

Use the property search of the Rusk County Appraisal District: ruskcad.org/home6

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 Rusk 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 ClerkRusk Countychecked November 4, 2026
  3. Texas Land Records — Real Property Official Records SearchTexas Land Records (vendor)checked November 4, 2026
  4. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 118, Fees Charged by County OfficersTexas Legislaturechecked November 4, 2026
  5. County Directory: RuskTexas Comptroller of Public Accountschecked November 4, 2026
  6. Rusk County Appraisal District (home)Rusk County Appraisal Districtchecked November 4, 2026
  7. County Tax Assessor-CollectorRusk Countychecked November 4, 2026
  8. Tax Assessor-Collector | Rusk County, TexasRusk County, TXchecked November 8, 2026
  9. District ClerkRusk Countychecked November 4, 2026
  10. District Clerk Civil Fees (PDF)Rusk County District Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  11. SheriffRusk Countychecked November 4, 2026
  12. Marriage and Divorce RecordsTexas Department of State Health Serviceschecked November 4, 2026
  13. ElectionsRusk Countychecked November 4, 2026
  14. Rusk County Historical CommissionRusk Countychecked November 4, 2026
  15. County TreasurerRusk Countychecked November 4, 2026
  16. Rusk County, Texas (home)Rusk Countychecked November 4, 2026
  17. Public Information Act (PDF)Rusk Countychecked November 4, 2026
  18. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026