Search Martin County Public Records

Martin County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the courthouse in Stanton, a West Texas Permian Basin county seat east of Midland. These offices hold property deeds, oil and gas filings, court case files, marriage records, and other official county documents. Some records are available through Texas state online portals, and others require a written request or in-person visit to the Stanton courthouse. This page covers how to access and request public records from Martin County offices and through state systems.

County Clerk and Property Records

The Martin County Clerk keeps all official county records. These include property deeds, liens, mortgages, plats, oil and gas leases, assumed name filings, and marriage licenses. Birth and death records for events in Martin County are also on file here. The office is at the Martin County courthouse in Stanton, TX.

Contact the County Clerk at the Martin County courthouse to request copies. Plain copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5. Birth certificates are $23 and death certificates are $21. Mail requests are accepted with a check or money order. Given that Martin County is in the active Permian Basin oil patch, mineral rights and oil and gas lease records are a common reason people search county records here.

Property and mineral records in the Permian Basin can be complex due to split ownership of surface and mineral estates. The County Clerk's deed index is organized by grantor and grantee. The Martin County Appraisal District maintains valuation and ownership data for property tax purposes, which can supplement the deed record search. For mineral rights research, both sources are useful.

District Court and Case Records

Martin County is served by the 118th Judicial District Court. The District Clerk manages filings for district-level civil, family law, and felony criminal cases. The county court handles lower-level criminal matters and probate. Both offices are at the courthouse in Stanton.

re:SearchTX is the free Texas court records portal. Search Martin County cases by name or case number to see docket entries, event history, and party information. It is maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers most district and county courts statewide.

New court filings in Martin County go through eFileTexas, the mandatory statewide e-filing system for most civil cases in Texas district courts. Contact the District Clerk at the Martin County courthouse for help with filing procedures and requirements.

Federal cases from Martin County fall under the Northern District of Texas. Federal records are available through PACER at pacer.gov.

Public Information Act Requests

You can request records from any Martin County government office under the Texas Public Information Act. Submit a written request by email or mail. You do not need to state a reason. The county must respond within 10 business days.

If Martin County wants to withhold records, it generally must get an opinion from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division before doing so. PIA copy fees are $0.10 per page for paper. For large requests, expect a cost estimate before processing. Fee waivers are available in some cases.

The AG's open government site has full guidance on your rights under the PIA and how to file a complaint if you believe a request was improperly handled. The law applies equally to all Texas government bodies, including Martin County offices.

Fees and Key Resources

Standard fees for Martin 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

Vital records are also available statewide through the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office. Order by mail or online if you cannot travel to Stanton.

Statewide criminal history checks are available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. For full case records, use re:SearchTX or contact the District Clerk in Martin County directly.

The Texas Office of Court Administration maintains the re:SearchTX portal and provides oversight for all Texas courts, including the 118th Judicial District that serves Martin County.

Cities in Martin County

Stanton is the county seat and the main community in Martin County. The county does not have any cities with a population over 100,000, so no dedicated city pages exist. All Martin County residents use the county offices in Stanton for public records requests.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Martin County.