Lipscomb County Public Records Search

Lipscomb County is in the far northeast corner of the Texas Panhandle, with the town of Lipscomb serving as the county seat. Public records in this small county include property deeds, court case filings, vital records, and official documents kept at the county courthouse. With a population around 3,000, Lipscomb County has fewer filings than urban counties, but the same rules for access apply. This page outlines how to find and request public records through county offices and state systems.

County Clerk and Property Records

The Lipscomb County Clerk keeps all official county records. That includes real property deeds, liens, plats, assumed name filings, and marriage licenses. Birth and death records for events in the county are also on file here. The office is at the Lipscomb County courthouse in the town of Lipscomb.

To get copies, contact the County Clerk at the Lipscomb County courthouse. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus $5. Birth certificates are $23 and death certificates are $21. Because this is a small rural office, it is a good idea to call ahead before visiting to confirm hours and availability.

Mail requests are welcome for most records. Send a written description of the document you need, along with a check or money order for estimated costs. The clerk's staff can estimate the fee if you contact them first. Property ownership and appraisal data are also available through the Lipscomb County Appraisal District, which maintains separate records from the County Clerk's deed index.

Court Records in Lipscomb County

Lipscomb County is served by the 31st Judicial District Court. District-level civil and criminal cases are filed with the District Clerk at the Lipscomb County courthouse. The county court handles lower-level civil and criminal matters and probate. Both sets of records are maintained locally.

re:SearchTX is the statewide Texas court records portal. You can search Lipscomb County cases by name or case number. The system is free to use and shows docket entries, hearing dates, and party names for most district and county court cases. Some older or sealed records may not appear.

New court filings in Lipscomb County can be submitted electronically through eFileTexas. This is the mandatory filing platform for most civil cases in Texas district courts. The District Clerk can answer questions about filing requirements and accepted document formats.

Federal cases with Lipscomb County parties are handled by the Northern District of Texas. Federal court records are searchable through the PACER system at pacer.gov.

Public Information Act Requests

Any person can request public records from Lipscomb County offices under the Texas Public Information Act. Submit your request in writing to the office that holds the records. You do not need to explain why you want the records.

The county must respond within 10 business days. It may provide the records, ask for clarification, give a cost estimate, or cite an exception. If the county believes records should be withheld, it must seek guidance from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division before denying access.

PIA copy fees are $0.10 per page for paper records. Other formats may vary. The AG's website has the full cost schedule. You can request a fee waiver in some cases. If your request is improperly denied, you can file a complaint with the AG or pursue a court order to compel release.

Fees and Additional Resources

Standard fees for Lipscomb County records:

• Plain copies: $1.00 per page
• Certified copies: $1.00 per page plus $5.00 certification
• PIA copies: $0.10 per page
• Birth certificates: $23.00
• Death certificates: $21.00

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office can issue certified birth and death records statewide. If you cannot get to the Lipscomb courthouse, ordering through the state office by mail or online is a good option.

For statewide criminal history, use the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. This service covers reported convictions and deferred adjudications across all Texas courts. It is separate from a full court records search but gives a quick overview.

The Texas Public Information Act is the law that gives you the right to request records from any Lipscomb County government office. The full text is at the Texas Legislature's official site.

Cities in Lipscomb County

The town of Lipscomb is the county seat and the main population center in Lipscomb County. Other small communities include Booker and Higgins. None of these towns has a population over 100,000, so no dedicated city record pages exist. All residents use the county offices in Lipscomb for public records requests.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lipscomb County.