Grimes County Public Records

Grimes County public records are maintained at the courthouse in Anderson, Texas. The County Clerk and District Clerk offices hold property documents, court case files, marriage licenses, and vital records for all areas of the county. Grimes County is in the Post Oak Savanna region of Central Texas between Houston and College Station. Many court records are searchable online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. This page explains the offices, what each holds, how to search and request records, and what fees apply for copies.

Grimes County Clerk

The Grimes County Clerk in Anderson maintains all official property records and county court files for the county. The clerk records deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, plat maps, and easements. Marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and county court cases including probate and misdemeanor criminal matters are also handled by this office.

The clerk's office is at the Grimes County Courthouse in Anderson. To request copies or conduct a search, you can visit in person or send a written request by mail. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus $5.00. Name search fees are $5.00 per name when staff assistance is required for manual index searches.

Vital records including birth and death certificates for events in Grimes County are also on file here. 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 by mail or online.

District Court Records

The Grimes County District Clerk holds all district court records for the county including civil suits, felony criminal matters, family law filings, juvenile records, and contested probate. Grimes County is served by the 12th Judicial District. The District Clerk office is at the courthouse in Anderson.

Search court case records for free online through the re:SearchTX portal. You can search by party name or cause number and see case type, filing date, and current status. The system covers Grimes County courts and is a fast way to find case information before calling or visiting in person.

All attorney filings in Grimes County courts go through eFileTexas.gov, the mandatory statewide system. Mail requests for copies take 5 to 10 business days. In-person requests at the Anderson courthouse are usually handled the same day.

Public Information Requests

All Grimes County offices comply with the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Written requests must receive a response within 10 business days. No specific form is needed. Describe the records you want and submit the request in writing to the appropriate county office.

If an agency wants to withhold records, it must seek guidance from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division. PIA copies from administrative county offices cost $0.10 per page. Sealed court files and juvenile records are not available to the public.

Federal matters for Grimes County residents fall under the Southern District of Texas. Use PACER to search federal court records.

Record Copy Fees

Plain 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 from administrative offices cost $0.10 per page. Online searches through re:SearchTX are always free.

In-person requests at the Anderson courthouse are handled the same day in most cases. Mail requests take 5 to 10 business days. All PIA requests must be answered within 10 business days. Vital record copies cost $23.00 for birth and $21.00 for death certificates from the county clerk.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles criminal history searches statewide, covering individuals from Grimes County with Texas criminal records. Online name-based searches cost $3.15 and the Sex Offender Registry is free.

Vital Records and State Databases

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section provides certified birth and death certificates, marriage records, and divorce verifications at the state level. You can order copies online, by mail, or in Austin. 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. Historical state records are at the Texas State Library and Archives. The Texas Secretary of State maintains business records at sos.texas.gov.

Cities in Grimes County

Anderson is the county seat and the main courthouse location in Grimes County. Navasota is the largest city in the county by population.

Other communities include Iola and Todd Mission. No cities in Grimes County meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page. All court and property records go through the Grimes County courthouse in Anderson.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Grimes County in Central Texas between Houston and College Station.