Coryell County Public Records

Coryell County public records are held at the county courthouse in Gatesville, Texas. The County Clerk and District Clerk offices maintain court case files, property documents, marriage licenses, vital records, and other official records for Coryell County. The county is in central Texas and includes Fort Hood, one of the largest military installations in the country. This guide covers each office, how to search for records, and what fees apply for copies of public documents.

Coryell County Clerk Office

The Coryell County Clerk is the official custodian for property records, marriage licenses, assumed name filings, vital records, and county court case files. The clerk's office is at the county courthouse in Gatesville. Property documents filed here include deeds, deeds of trust, mortgage documents, liens, releases, and plat maps for real property in Coryell County.

Records can be searched in person at the courthouse in Gatesville or by written request. Contact the County Clerk for information on available search tools and online access options. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus $5.00 certification. Name search fees are $5.00 per name for staff-assisted searches.

Vital records from the County Clerk include birth and death certificates for events in Coryell County. Birth certificates are $23.00 for the first copy. Death certificates cost $21.00. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section also maintains statewide vital records and accepts online, mail, and in-person orders.

Coryell County District Clerk

The Coryell County District Clerk maintains all district court records for the county. This includes civil cases, felony criminal matters, family law filings, juvenile records, and probate cases. The District Clerk is also at the Gatesville courthouse.

Court case records for Coryell County can be searched online through the re:SearchTX portal. This free statewide tool lets you search by party name or cause number across all participating Texas courts. Results include case type, filing date, court assignment, and case status. Attorneys file electronically through eFileTexas.gov.

For documents not available online, contact the District Clerk directly. Mail requests typically take 5 to 10 business days. In-person visits to the Gatesville courthouse can often produce same-day results for active records.

Coryell County Public Information Requests

Coryell County offices follow the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Any written request for public records must receive a response within 10 business days. No special form is required. If an agency wants to withhold records, it must seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division.

Federal court records for Coryell County fall under the Western District of Texas. Use PACER to search and access federal case files. The Waco division of the Western District covers Coryell County at the federal level.

Fees and Processing Times

Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus $5.00. PIA request copies from non-court offices are $0.10 per page. Name searches run $5.00 per name. Vital records are $23.00 for birth certificates and $21.00 for death certificates.

Online searches are free and immediate. Mail requests take 5 to 10 business days. In-person requests at the courthouse are usually handled the same day for records in the active system. The county has up to 10 business days to respond to any PIA request.

Texas DSHS Vital Statistics maintains the official state archive for births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, including records for events that occurred in Coryell County.

Criminal Records and Other Sources

Criminal history records are available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Name-based searches cost $3.15 online. The DPS Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name or location. For court criminal records in Coryell County specifically, contact the District Clerk at the Gatesville courthouse.

The Texas State Library and Archives in Austin holds historical government records. For older Coryell County materials or genealogical research, TSLAC is a useful resource for records not accessible through county offices.

Cities in Coryell County

Gatesville is the county seat of Coryell County.

Other communities in Coryell County include Copperas Cove, Killeen (partially in Bell County), and Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood). All county court and property records go through the Coryell County courthouse in Gatesville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Coryell County in central Texas.