Access Crane County Public Records

Crane County public records are held at the county courthouse in Crane, Texas. The County Clerk and District Clerk offices there maintain court case files, property documents, marriage licenses, vital records, and other official records for the county. Crane County is in West Texas in the Permian Basin oil region. Public records are available through written requests, in-person visits, and in some cases through the statewide online court portal. This guide covers each office, what records they hold, and how to request copies.

Crane County Clerk

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

To access property records or request copies, contact the County Clerk at the Crane County Courthouse. In-person visits are the most direct option for accessing records. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. Name searches run $5.00 per name for staff-assisted searches.

Vital records from the County Clerk include birth and death certificates for events in Crane County. Birth certificates are $23.00 for the first copy. Death certificates cost $21.00. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section also maintains these records at the state level and accepts online and mail orders.

Crane County District Clerk and Courts

The Crane County District Clerk holds all district court records for the county. These include civil cases, criminal matters, family law filings, and other district court cases. Crane County is part of a multi-county judicial district in West Texas. The District Clerk is at the Crane courthouse.

Court case records can be searched online through the re:SearchTX portal. This free statewide tool covers participating Texas courts and lets you search by party name or cause number. Attorneys file electronically through eFileTexas.gov. Mail requests for court documents should be directed to the District Clerk at the Crane County Courthouse, Crane, TX 79731.

Mail requests typically take 5 to 10 business days. In-person requests at the Crane courthouse are usually handled the same day for active records. The county has up to 10 business days to respond to any public information request under Texas law.

Public Information Requests in Crane County

All Crane County offices operate under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request public records in writing. The office has 10 business days to respond. If records are to be withheld, the agency must seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division.

Federal court records fall under the Western District of Texas. Use PACER to access federal case files for the Midland-Odessa division that covers Crane County.

The Texas AG's Open Government division resolves disputes between requestors and agencies when records are denied, and publishes guidance on proper open records compliance for all Texas county offices.

Fees and Criminal Records

Copy fees are $1.00 per page for plain copies and $1.00 per page plus $5.00 for certified copies. PIA copies from non-court offices cost $0.10 per page. Online court searches through re:SearchTX are free. In-person requests at the Crane courthouse are usually handled the same day.

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. The Texas State Library and Archives in Austin holds historical documents for older research needs.

Cities in Crane County

Crane is the county seat and only incorporated city in the county.

Crane County is in the Permian Basin and is largely rural aside from the city of Crane. All county records go through the courthouse in Crane.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Crane County in West Texas.