Llano County Public Records Search

Llano County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the courthouse in Llano, a Texas Hill Country county seat on the Llano River northwest of Austin. These offices hold property deeds, court case files, marriage records, and other official county documents. Some records are accessible through Texas state online systems, and others must be requested in person or by mail at the Llano courthouse. This page explains how to access and request public records from Llano County offices and state systems.

County Clerk and Property Records

The Llano County Clerk maintains the official record for the county. Property deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, assumed name certificates, and marriage licenses are all filed here. Birth and death records for events that occurred in Llano County are also on file at this office.

Visit or contact the County Clerk at the Llano County courthouse in Llano, TX to request copies. Plain copies are $1 per page. Certified copies run $1 per page plus $5. Birth certificates are $23 and death certificates are $21. For mail requests, send a clear written description of the records you need along with a check or money order for the estimated fee.

Property records in Llano County go back well into the 1800s. The county has seen growth in recent decades due to its location in the Hill Country. If you need to trace historical ownership of a parcel, the deed index is organized by grantor and grantee name. Bring the legal description or tax parcel number to speed up the search. The Llano Central Appraisal District also holds ownership and valuation data that complements the deed records.

District and County Court Records

Llano County is served by the 33rd Judicial District Court. The District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits, and family law matters filed at the district level. County court records cover lower-level criminal matters, misdemeanors, and probate. Both offices are at the courthouse in Llano.

re:SearchTX is the free statewide portal for Texas court records. Search Llano County cases by party name or case number to see docket entries, filing dates, and event history. Some case documents require an in-person request, but the system gives a good overview of what is on file.

New filings in the district court can be submitted through eFileTexas. This is the mandatory electronic filing system for most civil cases in Texas district courts. If you have questions about what to file and how, the District Clerk at the Llano County courthouse can help.

Federal cases from Llano County fall under the Western District of Texas. You can access federal court records through PACER at pacer.gov.

Texas Public Information Act Requests

The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request records from Llano County government offices. Send a written request to the office that holds the records. Email, fax, and mail all work. You do not need to explain your reason.

The county must respond within 10 business days. It can provide records, ask for clarification, estimate costs, or assert an exception. If an exception is claimed, the county usually must seek an opinion from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division before withholding records.

Standard PIA copy fees are $0.10 per page for paper. If the cost will be significant, the office must give you an estimate before proceeding. You can ask for a fee waiver if the release is in the public interest. The AG's open government website has full guidance on the fee schedule and your rights under the PIA.

Record Fees and State Resources

Fees for Llano County records are listed below.

• 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

For vital records not available at the county level, order directly from Texas DSHS Vital Statistics by mail or online. Processing times vary but are typically a few weeks for mail orders.

Criminal background checks statewide are available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. The state database covers convictions and deferred adjudications reported by Texas courts. For a full case file review, contact the District Clerk or use re:SearchTX.

The Texas Attorney General's Open Government division enforces the Public Information Act and provides resources for record requesters across all Texas counties, including Llano County.

Cities in Llano County

Llano is the county seat and the largest city in Llano County. Kingsland is a growing community in the county near Lake LBJ. Neither city meets the 100,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page. All public records requests in the county go through the offices in Llano.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Llano County.