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Victoria County, Texas public records

In Victoria County, deeds are recorded by the County Clerk; property values come from the Victoria Central Appraisal District; court files are split between the District Clerk and the 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. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Victoria County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsCounty Clerk4Search deeds2$1.00 per page (noncertified, printed on paper); electronic copies of real property records are priced under Gov't Code §§552.231 and 552.2623
Property values and ownersVictoria Central Appraisal District5Property search5—
Property tax billsTax Assessor-Collector6Tax bill search6—
Court casesDistrict Clerk4
County Clerk2		District Courts: 24th, 135th, 267th and 377th78—
Marriage recordsCounty Clerk2——
Divorce recordsDistrict Clerk4——
Birth certificatesCity of Victoria, City Secretary4——
Death certificatesCity of Victoria, City Secretary4——
Probate and willsCounty Clerk2——
Business names (DBA)County Clerk2——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Victoria County are recorded by the County Clerk.4

Online search
manatron.vctx.org2
Copy fee
$1.00 per page (noncertified, printed on paper); electronic copies of real property records are priced under Gov't Code §§552.231 and 552.2623
Certified copy fee
$5.00 for the clerk's certificate plus $1.00 per page3
Fee schedule
2025 County Clerk Fee Schedule is linked on the County Clerk page7
How to order
Contact the County Clerk's office for copies of filed documents2
Recording alerts
Recording Notification Service: rns.vctx.org/…79

How deeds work in Texas

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Victoria Central Appraisal District sets property values5; the Tax Assessor-Collector bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
Victoria Central Appraisal District: victoriacad.org5
Tax bill search
Online Payment / Property Search: actweb.acttax.com/…6
Appealing a value
File a notice of protest (Form 50-132) with the ARB, usually by May 15 or 30 days after the notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later; ARB decisions may be appealed to district court, regular binding arbitration, or SOAH (certain criteria).10
Who does what
Property appraisal is done by separate countywide appraisal districts, not the county; collection usually by county tax assessor-collector11

How property tax works in Texas

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
District Courts: 24th, 135th, 267th and 377thFelony, civil, family and divorceDistrict Clerk (district courts: felony, civil, family)odysseypa.vctx.org Civil & Criminal Records78
County Courts at Law 1 and 2Class A and B misdemeanors, appeals from municipal and justice courts, civil cases over $500 up to $250,000, probate, juvenile7County Clerk (county courts at law, misdemeanor, probate)—
Justice of the Peace, Precincts 1-4Justice court matters——
Fees
County Court at Law filing fees: ask the County Clerk2
State search
re:SearchTX (research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch) for civil cases from participating district, county and probate courts (free subscription plan; full documents may cost); TAMES Case Search (search.txcourts.gov/CaseSearch.aspx) for the Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals and courts of appeals.12

Criminal records and background checks

About this search
Criminal Records78
State
Texas Department of Public Safety, Crime Records Service — Computerized Criminal History (CCH); public portion = convictions and deferred adjudications.13

How Texas courts keep their files

Marriage records

County Clerk of the county that issued the license (certified copies only there); DSHS Vital Statistics issues verification letters only (marriages from 1966).14

Marriage license fee
$60.00 statutory 'Marriage License' fee (Local Gov't Code §118.011(a)(7)); if neither applicant proves Texas residency the clerk may collect an additional $100 (§118.018(d)); fee waived for Texas residents who complete a premarital education course and present the certificate within one year (§118.018(b-1)); optional $5 voluntary contribution to the Texas Home Visiting Program (§118.018(c)). Counties may add other statutory fees, so the total charged varies by county.3
Online application
manatron.vctx.org/…2

Texas marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

District Clerk of the county where the divorce was granted (certified decrees only there); DSHS issues verification letters (divorces from 1968).14

Texas divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the City of Victoria, City Secretary (local registrar, birth and death).4

Local
City Secretary, City of Victoria: $23 each, local or other Texas counties15
Who may order
The registrant, immediate family (child, parent/guardian, sibling, grandparent, spouse), guardian, or legal agent/representative; others need documentation of a direct, tangible interest (25 TAC §181.1(21)).16

Ordering a Texas birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the City of Victoria, City Secretary (local registrar, birth and death).4

Local
City Secretary: $21 first copy, $4 each additional copy in the same transaction (Victoria County only)15
State
DSHS Vital Statistics Section; local registrars/county clerks where the death occurred.17

Ordering a Texas death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the County Clerk (county courts at law, misdemeanor, probate).2

Which court
County Courts at Law hear probate; file with the County Clerk2

Finding a will or probate case in Texas

Business names (DBA)

Kept by the County Clerk (county courts at law, misdemeanor, probate).2

State rule
Unincorporated persons (sole proprietors, general partnerships) file assumed name certificates with the County Clerk in each county where they have premises or do business; $2 filing + 50 cents per name indexed.18

Voter records

Kept by Elections Administrator.19

Registration deadline
Register at least 30 days before the election20
State rule
Lists of registered voters are public: the county registrar must furnish a copy to any person (within 15 days); the SOS furnishes statewide list information on request with an affidavit of no commercial use. SSN, driver's license number and certain protected addresses are confidential.21

Historical records

State
Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC): county records on microfilm via 23 Regional Historical Resource Depositories, county tax rolls, statewide vital statistics indexes (not original certificates).22

Good to know about Victoria County records

  • Town site laid out in 1824; first courthouse 184923
  • Courthouse complex has an 1892 courthouse and a 1967 courthouse; the County Clerk is on the first floor of the 1967 building2
  • Attorney filings in the County Courts at Law must be e-filed; faxed filings are not authorized2

Office addresses, phones and hours

County Clerk

County Clerk (county courts at law, misdemeanor, probate)

District Clerk (district courts: felony, civil, family)

District Clerk (district courts: civil, family, divorce)

Victoria Central Appraisal District

Address
2805 N. Navarro St., Ste. 300, Victoria, TX 77901-39475

Tax Assessor-Collector

Address
205 N. Bridge Street, Suite 101, Victoria, TX 779016
Mail
P.O. Box 2569, Victoria, Texas 77902-25695
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:45 pm6

City of Victoria, City Secretary (local registrar, birth and death)

Address
105 W Juan Linn Street, Victoria, TX 7790115

Elections Administrator

Address
2805 N Navarro Street Suite 500, Victoria TX 7790119

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 Victoria County?

The County Clerk keeps deed records. To order copies: Contact the County Clerk's office for copies of filed documents. Plain copies: $1.00 per page (noncertified, printed on paper); electronic copies of real property records are priced under Gov't Code §§552.231 and 552.262. Certified copies: $5.00 for the clerk's certificate plus $1.00 per page.423

Where do I get a divorce decree in Victoria County?

District Clerk of the county where the divorce was granted (certified decrees only there); DSHS issues verification letters (divorces from 1968).14

How much does a marriage license cost in Victoria County?

$60.00 statutory 'Marriage License' fee (Local Gov't Code §118.011(a)(7)); if neither applicant proves Texas residency the clerk may collect an additional $100 (§118.018(d)); fee waived for Texas residents who complete a premarital education course and present the certificate within one year (§118.018(b-1)); optional $5 voluntary contribution to the Texas Home Visiting Program (§118.018(c)). Counties may add other statutory fees, so the total charged varies by county.3

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

Use the property search of the Victoria Central Appraisal District: victoriacad.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 Victoria 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 Courts at LawVictoria Countychecked November 7, 2026
  3. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 118, Fees Charged by County OfficersTexas Legislaturechecked November 7, 2026
  4. Local Vital Record Offices - VTexas Department of State Health Serviceschecked November 7, 2026
  5. County Directory: VictoriaTexas Comptroller of Public Accountschecked November 7, 2026
  6. Tax Assessor-CollectorVictoria Countychecked November 7, 2026
  7. County Clerk (former county domain vctx.org)Victoria Countychecked November 7, 2026
  8. Services | Victoria County, TXVictoria County, TXchecked November 8, 2026
  9. County Courts at Law | Victoria County, TXVictoria County, TXchecked November 8, 2026
  10. Property Tax Protests and AppealsTexas Comptroller of Public Accountschecked November 7, 2026
  11. Property Tax BasicsTexas Comptroller of Public Accountschecked November 7, 2026
  12. Texas Court Records (research guide)Texas State Law Librarychecked November 7, 2026
  13. Criminal History Conviction Name SearchTexas Department of Public Safetychecked November 7, 2026
  14. Marriage and Divorce RecordsTexas Department of State Health Serviceschecked November 7, 2026
  15. Birth & Death CertificatesCity of Victoriachecked November 7, 2026
  16. Persons Qualified to Request or Change RecordsTexas Department of State Health Serviceschecked November 7, 2026
  17. Death RecordsTexas Department of State Health Serviceschecked November 7, 2026
  18. Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 71, Assumed Business or Professional NameTexas Legislaturechecked November 7, 2026
  19. ElectionsVictoria Countychecked November 7, 2026
  20. Elections: Voter Registration (former domain)Victoria Countychecked November 7, 2026
  21. Texas Election Code Chapter 18, Lists of Registered VotersTexas Legislaturechecked November 7, 2026
  22. Genealogy research at TSLACTexas State Library and Archives Commissionchecked November 7, 2026
  23. 1892 Victoria County CourthouseVictoria Countychecked November 7, 2026
  24. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026