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Waller County, Texas public records

In Waller County, deeds are recorded by the Waller County Clerk; property values come from the Waller County Appraisal District; court files are split between the Waller County District Clerk and the Waller 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 Waller 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 recordsWaller County Clerk5Search deeds23Free search$1.00 per page (legal and letter size); plats $5.00 (18x24) or $10.00 (larger)4
Property values and ownersWaller County Appraisal District6Property search7—
Property tax billsWaller County Tax Assessor-Collector8Tax bill search9—
Court casesWaller County District Clerk10
Waller County Clerk8
Waller County Clerk - Probate5		506th Judicial District Court10
County Court at Law No. 15
County Court at Law No. 25
Constitutional County Court5		County Clerk court records: copies $1.00 per page; certified $1.00 per page + $5.00; name search $5.00 per name11
Marriage recordsWaller County Clerk8—License $71.00 ($11.00 with Twogether in Texas certificate); certified copies $17.00 (1 page), $18.00 (2 pages), $19.00 (3 pages)12
Divorce recordsWaller County District Clerk10——
Birth certificatesWaller County Clerk - Vital Records5—$23.00 certified copy13
Death certificatesWaller County Clerk - Vital Records5—$21.00 first copy, $4.00 each additional13
Probate and willsWaller County Clerk - Probate5Search probate cases5—
Business names (DBA)Waller County Clerk8—Assumed name certificate $12.50 including one signature; $0.50 each additional; copies $1.00/page; certified $5.00 + $1.00/page14

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Waller County are recorded by the Waller County Clerk (Official Public Records / Real Property Records).5

Online search
tx.countygovernmentrecords.com/…2Free search
Cost
Account (free registration required)3
Who runs it
CountyGovernmentRecords.com3
Years online
1994-present2
Copy fee
$1.00 per page (legal and letter size); plats $5.00 (18x24) or $10.00 (larger)4
Certified copy fee
$5.00 per document certification in addition to copy fee4
Recording fee
$15.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page; $0.25 per name over 52
How to order
Copy request form in office or by form (Copy Request PDF); payment by credit/debit, cash, money order or cashier's check2
Searches by staff
No lien searches by the office2

How deeds work in Texas

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Waller County Appraisal District (Waller CAD) sets property values6; the Waller County Tax Assessor-Collector bills and collects the tax8.

Tax bill search
tax.co.waller.tx.us9
Appealing a value
Protest to Waller CAD through the taxpayer portal (portal.waller-cad.org) or drop box at 900 13th St.7

How property tax works in Texas

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
506th Judicial District CourtFelonies, and civil, family and tax cases (with concurrent jurisdiction shared with the County Courts at Law)15Waller County District Clerkportal-txwaller.tylertech.cloud/…10
County Court at Law No. 1Family law (divorce, custody, child support, CPS, Title IV-D), civil suits under $325,000, appeals from Justice Court15Waller County District Clerk (civil, family and tax cases in the 506th District Court and County Courts at Law)portal-txwaller.tylertech.cloud/…5
County Court at Law No. 2Class B and above misdemeanors, guardianship and contested probate (from January 1, 2025)15Waller County Clerkportal-txwaller.tylertech.cloud/…5
Constitutional County CourtUncontested probate15Waller County Clerk - Probateportal-txwaller.tylertech.cloud/…5
Justice of the Peace Courts (Precincts 1-4)———
Fees
County Clerk court records: copies $1.00 per page; certified $1.00 per page + $5.00; name search $5.00 per name11

Criminal records and background checks

Misdemeanor records
County Clerk holds misdemeanor records from the late 1800s; name search $5.0011
Felony
District Clerk (felonies, grand jury)10

How Texas courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Waller County Clerk.8

Fee
License $71.00 ($11.00 with Twogether in Texas certificate); certified copies $17.00 (1 page), $18.00 (2 pages), $19.00 (3 pages)12
How to apply
Both applicants in person with ID, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday-Friday; 72-hour wait; valid 90 days12

Texas marriage records, statewide

Birth certificates

Kept by the Waller County Clerk - Vital Records.5

Fee
$23.00 certified copy13
Coverage
Births anywhere in Texas (remote birth certificates; may not be accepted for passports)13
Who may order
Qualified applicants only: self, child, spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, legal guardian or legal representative (proof required)13
How to order
In person or by mail with notarized application and ID copy; no email requests13

Ordering a Texas birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Waller County Clerk - Vital Records.5

Fee
$21.00 first copy, $4.00 each additional13
Coverage
Deaths within Waller County only13

Ordering a Texas death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Waller County Clerk - Probate.5

Fees
$360.00 base filing fee for letters testamentary, muniment of title, administration, heirship, guardianship or small estate affidavit16

Finding a will or probate case in Texas

Business names (DBA)

Kept by the Waller County Clerk.8

Fee
Assumed name certificate $12.50 including one signature; $0.50 each additional; copies $1.00/page; certified $5.00 + $1.00/page14

Voter records

Kept by the Waller County Elections Office.8

Historical records

Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor records from the late 1800s at the County Clerk11
Military
DD214 recording and certified copies free4

Good to know about Waller County records

  • Waller County was created in 1873 from Austin and Grimes Counties17
  • County Clerk issues birth certificates for births anywhere in Texas, but death certificates only for deaths in Waller County13
  • Photo ID required for over-the-counter Official Public Record filings since 9/1/2025 (fraud prevention)2
  • Court jurisdiction split changed January 1, 2025: CCL2 takes Class B+ misdemeanors, guardianship and contested probate15
  • New County Courthouse at 836 Austin St in use for hearings from July 27, 202615
  • Free property fraud alert ("Fraud Notify") through the County Clerk's Tyler site5
  • Waller CAD collects no taxes: payments go to each jurisdiction's tax collector7

Office addresses, phones and hours

Waller County Clerk (Official Public Records / Real Property Records)

Address
836 Austin Street, Suite 1200, Hempstead, Texas 77445 (Waller County Courthouse); annex at 32225 US Hwy 90 Business, Brookshire, Texas 77423 (no mail)5
Mail
Waller County Clerk, 836 Austin Street, Suite 1200, Hempstead, Texas 774455
Phone
979-826-7711; Brookshire annex 281-375-5233 ext 35
Hours
M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; open through lunch5

Waller County Clerk

Address
836 Austin Street, Suite 1200, Hempstead, Texas 774455
Mail
836 Austin Street, Suite 1200, Hempstead, Texas 774455
Hours
M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.5

Waller County Appraisal District (Waller CAD)

Address
900 13th St., Hempstead, TX 77445-51556
Mail
P.O. Box 887, Hempstead, TX 77445-08876
Phone
979-921-0060; fax 979-921-03776
Hours
8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday (except holidays)7

Waller County Tax Assessor-Collector

Address
836 Austin Street, STE 1400, Hempstead, TX 77445; Brookshire Annex, 32225 US HWY 90E, Brookshire, TX 774239
Mail
730 9th St., Hempstead, Texas 77445-4534 (per Comptroller; may be outdated)6
Phone
979-826-7620; fax 979-826-76196
Hours
Hempstead: Mon - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Brookshire Annex: Mon - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. then 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.9

Waller County District Clerk

Address
Waller County Justice Center, 400 Sheriff R. Glenn Smith Dr., Bldg. A, Hempstead, Texas 7744510
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm10

Waller County District Clerk (civil, family and tax cases in the 506th District Court and County Courts at Law)

Address
400 Sheriff R. Glenn Smith Dr., Bldg. A, Hempstead, Texas 7744510
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm10

Waller County Clerk - Probate

Address
836 Austin Street, Suite 1200, Hempstead, Texas 7744516

Waller County Clerk - Vital Records

Address
836 Austin Street, Suite 1200, Hempstead, Texas 7744513

Waller County Elections Office

Waller County Sheriff

Address
100 Sheriff R Glenn Smith Dr., Hempstead, TX 7744518
Phone
979-826-8282; fax 979-826-778118

Waller CAD Interactive Map

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
[email protected]; Attn: Public Information, 645 12th St., Hempstead, TX 7744519

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Waller County Clerk (Official Public Records / Real Property Records) keeps deed records. To order copies: Copy request form in office or by form (Copy Request PDF); payment by credit/debit, cash, money order or cashier's check. Plain copies: $1.00 per page (legal and letter size); plats $5.00 (18x24) or $10.00 (larger). Certified copies: $5.00 per document certification in addition to copy fee.524

Can I search Waller County land records online for free?

Yes. Account (free registration required). The official search: tx.countygovernmentrecords.com/…32

How much is a birth certificate in Waller County?

$23.00 certified copy.13

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

Use the property search of the Waller County Appraisal District (Waller CAD): esearch.waller-cad.org7

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 Waller 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. Real Property Records Filing InformationWaller County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  3. County Government Records.com - Texas (login page)CountyGovernmentRecords.com, linked by Waller County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  4. 2024 Waller County Clerk Fee Schedule (PDF)Waller County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  5. County ClerkWaller County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  6. Waller County - Local Property Appraisal and Tax InformationTexas Comptroller of Public Accountschecked November 4, 2026
  7. Waller County Appraisal District home pageWaller County Appraisal Districtchecked November 4, 2026
  8. Waller County, Texas home pageWaller Countychecked November 4, 2026
  9. Waller County Tax OfficeWaller County Tax Assessor-Collectorchecked November 4, 2026
  10. District ClerkWaller County District Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  11. Criminal CourtWaller County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  12. Marriage LicenseWaller County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  13. Vital RecordsWaller County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  14. Assumed Name RecordsWaller County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  15. County Court at Law No. 1Waller Countychecked November 4, 2026
  16. Probate CourtWaller County Clerkchecked November 4, 2026
  17. History of Waller CountyWaller Countychecked November 4, 2026
  18. County SheriffWaller Countychecked November 6, 2026
  19. Public Information RequestWaller Countychecked November 4, 2026
  20. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026