Search Montague County Public Records

Montague County public records are held by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the courthouse in the town of Montague, a North Texas county seat near the Red River and the Oklahoma border. These offices maintain property filings, court case files, marriage records, and other official county documents. Some records are searchable online through Texas state portals, and others require a written or in-person request to the Montague courthouse. This page explains how to find and request public records from Montague County offices and state systems.

County Clerk Records

The Montague County Clerk keeps official records for the county. Property deeds are recorded here when real estate changes hands. Mortgages, liens, easements, and releases of lien are also filed. The Clerk indexes documents by name so you can search for all records connected to a person or parcel of land. Marriage licenses, business assumed name filings, and Commissioners Court minutes are part of this collection too.

The County Clerk maintains records from the County Court. This court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, probate proceedings, and smaller civil matters. These records are public and can be reviewed in person at the Montague courthouse.

Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus a $5 fee. Mail requests are accepted. Include the document type, party names, estimated date, and a check or money order for the fees. Call the office first to confirm what documents are available and current hours.

District Court Records

The Montague County District Clerk handles records for district court. District courts take on felony criminal cases, large civil suits, family law cases, and juvenile matters. All case filings, orders, and judgments are maintained by the District Clerk and are generally open to the public.

Search Montague County court records online at re:SearchTX. This free tool from the Texas Office of Court Administration covers many courts statewide. You can find case information by name or case number without visiting the courthouse. It is a good first step for any court records search.

For documents not yet indexed online, contact the District Clerk's office directly. Staff can search and provide copies at the standard rate.

Property Records

The Montague County Appraisal District sets valuations for all property in the county. Their records are public and include owner name, acreage, property type, and assessed value. Contact the Appraisal District or check their website for parcel lookups. These records are useful for verifying ownership or checking current values before a transaction.

Deed records and liens are at the County Clerk's office. Both the Appraisal District and the County Clerk serve different roles in the property records system. Use both when doing a thorough title or ownership search.

Texas handles electronic court filings through eFileTexas. This statewide system handles document submission for attorneys and self-represented filers in district and county courts.

For DPS criminal records, the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Records Service handles statewide background checks.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Service maintains statewide criminal history that covers convictions in Montague County and all other Texas counties.

Open Records Requests

The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request records from Montague County government. Submit your written request to the relevant county office. The agency has 10 business days to respond. Records can only be withheld in limited circumstances, and the agency must get approval from the Texas Attorney General before doing so. Get guidance at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government.

PIA copy fees are $0.10 per standard page. The county may charge for programming time or extensive staff work in some cases. Certified copies follow the clerk fee schedule at $1 per page plus $5.

Vital Records

Birth and death certificates from Montague County are issued through Texas DSHS Vital Statistics. Certified birth certificates cost $23. Death certificates are $21. The County Clerk may have older local vital records. Marriage licenses are issued at the County Clerk's office and filed as permanent records. For statewide vital records access, visit Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.

Cities in Montague County

Bowie is the largest city in Montague County. No cities in Montague County exceed 100,000 residents.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Montague County.