Search Goliad County Public Records

Goliad County public records are on file at the county courthouse in Goliad, Texas. The County Clerk and District Clerk offices hold property deeds, court case files, marriage licenses, and vital records for all communities in the county. Goliad County is located in the Coastal Bend region of South Texas, southwest of Victoria. Many court records are searchable online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. This page explains each office, what it maintains, how to search online, and what fees apply for copies of official records.

Goliad County Clerk

The Goliad County Clerk maintains official property records and county court filings in Goliad. The office records deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, and plat maps. Marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and probate case files are also handled by the clerk. County court cases including misdemeanor criminal matters go through this office as well.

The clerk's office is at the Goliad County Courthouse in Goliad. Contact the office in person or by mail to request copies of recorded documents. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus $5.00. A name search fee of $5.00 per name applies when staff must assist with a manual search.

Birth and death certificates for events in Goliad County are on file with the County Clerk. Birth certificates cost $23.00 and death certificates cost $21.00 for the first copy. State-level certified copies are available from the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section in Austin.

District Court and Court Records

The Goliad County District Clerk holds district court records including civil suits, felony criminal matters, family law cases, and juvenile records. Goliad County is served by the 24th Judicial District. The District Clerk office is at the courthouse in Goliad.

You can search case records for free online using the re:SearchTX portal. Search by party name or cause number to see case type, filing date, and status. The portal covers all Goliad County courts and is updated regularly. It is the best place to start before calling or visiting the clerk.

Attorneys in Goliad County courts file electronically through eFileTexas.gov. Mail requests for court copies take 5 to 10 business days. In-person requests at the Goliad courthouse are typically handled the same day.

Note: In-person visits work best for getting certified copies the same day. Mail requests may take longer during busy periods.

Public Information Requests

Goliad County offices operate under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Any written request must receive a response within 10 business days. No special form is required. Describe the records you want and submit your request in writing to the right office.

If records are to be withheld, the office must seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division. PIA copies from administrative county offices cost $0.10 per page. Sealed court orders and juvenile records are not subject to public release.

Federal court records for Goliad County fall under the Southern District of Texas. Search those through PACER.

Fees for Copies

Plain court copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus $5.00. Name searches run $5.00 per name. PIA copies cost $0.10 per page from administrative offices. Online case searches through re:SearchTX are free.

In-person requests at the Goliad courthouse are usually processed the same day. Mail requests take 5 to 10 business days. All PIA requests get a 10 business day response window. Vital records from the county clerk cost $23.00 for birth and $21.00 for death certificates.

The Texas Office of Court Administration provides resources on how Texas courts operate and how to access case records statewide, including those from the Goliad County courthouse in the 24th Judicial District.

Vital Records and Criminal History

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains statewide birth and death certificates, marriage records, and divorce verifications. Order certified copies online, by mail, or in Austin in person. Birth records cost $23.00 and death records cost $21.00 for the first copy.

Criminal history checks are available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division for $3.15 online. The DPS Sex Offender Registry is free to search. The Texas State Library and Archives holds historical and older government records from across Texas, including documents from coastal counties like Goliad.

Cities in Goliad County

Goliad is the county seat and largest city in Goliad County. All court and property records are at the Goliad County courthouse.

No other cities in Goliad County meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page. All records and filings route through the Goliad County courthouse.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Goliad County in the Coastal Bend region of South Texas.