Lamb County Records Database

Lamb County public records are held at the courthouse in Littlefield, a county seat on the South Plains of West Texas. Property records, court case files, marriage records, and vital records are each maintained by a specific county office. Texas state systems provide online access for court cases and criminal history searches statewide. This guide explains where each type of Lamb County record lives, how to request it, what fees to expect, and where to search online.

Lamb County Clerk

The Lamb County Clerk's office in Littlefield records all real property instruments for the county. Deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, and plats are all indexed here. Lamb County sits on the South Plains and has a large agricultural base, so farm and ranch transactions and irrigation-related instruments are common in the records. Name searches are $5.00 per name. Copies run $1.00 per page, and certified copies include an additional $5.00 fee per document.

Marriage licenses are issued and recorded by the County Clerk in Littlefield. Certified copies of Lamb County marriage records can be requested in person or by mail with prepayment. The clerk also keeps probate records and commissioners court minutes. Older records from earlier decades are also held by this office.

Certified birth and death records are available from the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Unit. Visit dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics to order. Birth certificates are $23 and death certificates are $21. Older Lamb County vital records not in the state system may be with the clerk.

Lamb County District Court Records

The Lamb County District Clerk manages records for the 154th Judicial District Court. The court handles felony criminal matters, civil suits above the county court limit, and family law proceedings including divorce, custody, and child support. Certified copies of Lamb County divorce decrees, civil judgments, and criminal case files are available from the District Clerk in Littlefield.

Search Lamb County cases online for free through the re:SearchTX portal. Enter a name or case number to get basic case information. Actual documents require a direct request to the Lamb County District Clerk. New filings submitted via eFileTexas.gov appear in the portal after processing.

Federal cases for Lamb County residents are in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Access federal civil, criminal, and bankruptcy records through PACER.

Public Information Act Requests

The Texas Public Information Act applies to all Lamb County government bodies, including the county departments, the City of Littlefield, local school districts, and other public entities. Any person can request records in writing. No reason is needed. The agency has 10 business days to respond. If they claim an exemption, they must seek approval from the Texas AG's Open Government division.

Copy fees are $0.10 per page for paper documents. Electronic records often cost less. The AG's office can assist if a Lamb County agency fails to comply with the law or overcharges for records.

Note: Requests for records from Lamb County ISD are handled separately from county government requests. Send your written request directly to the entity holding the records.

Criminal Records and State Systems

Statewide criminal history including Lamb County cases is available from the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. These name-based searches cover arrests and dispositions from all Texas counties. For a certified copy of a specific Lamb County criminal case, contact the District Clerk in Littlefield.

Historical records from Lamb County may be available through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Business entity and UCC filings are maintained by the Texas Secretary of State.

Texas Secretary of State business records can help verify ownership of agricultural businesses and LLCs common in Lamb County's farming economy.

Business entity filings relevant to Lamb County farming operations and commercial transactions are searchable through the Secretary of State's online database.

Cities in Lamb County

Littlefield is the county seat. Sudan and Earth are other communities in the county. All county property and court records are filed at the Littlefield courthouse.

No city in Lamb County meets the population threshold for a dedicated records page. All residents use the clerk offices in Littlefield for official record requests.

Nearby Counties

Lamb County is in the South Plains of West Texas, west of Lubbock. Neighboring counties are also primarily agricultural.