Montgomery County Public Records

Montgomery County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk offices in Conroe, Texas. These offices hold court case files, property documents, marriage licenses, vital records, probate records, and other official documents for Conroe and the surrounding communities north of Houston. Montgomery County has grown rapidly and now handles a high volume of filings each year. Many records are available online through the county's portal. This guide covers each office, what records they hold, how to search, and what fees apply.

Montgomery County Clerk Office

The Montgomery County Clerk maintains property records, vital records, marriage licenses, assumed name filings, and county court case files. The clerk's main office is at 210 West Davis in Conroe, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 959, Conroe, TX 77305. The clerk handles civil suits up to $500, appeals from JP courts, probate records, and all property documents filed in the county.

Property records filed with the County Clerk include deeds, deeds of trust, mortgage documents, liens, releases, and plat maps. You can search these online through mctx.org. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $6.00 total ($1.00 per page plus $5.00 certification). Name searches run $5.00 per name per 10-year search period.

Vital records from the County Clerk include birth and death certificates for events in Montgomery County. Birth certificates are $23.00 and death certificates are $21.00 for the first copy. The County Clerk's office also issues and records marriage licenses.

Montgomery County District Clerk

The Montgomery County District Clerk maintains all district court records. District Clerk Melisa Miller oversees the office, which is at 301 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Conroe, TX 77301. The mailing address is P.O. Box 2985, Conroe, TX 77305. The District Clerk holds civil filings over $500, family matters including divorce, condemnation cases, and juvenile records.

District court records in Montgomery County are searchable through the Odyssey Case Portal at mctx.org. The portal covers civil, probate, family, and other case types handled by the district courts. Search by case number, party name, or filing date. Full document images or certified copies may require a visit or formal request.

Criminal name searches cost $5.00 per name per 10-year period. Civil name searches are the same rate. CD/FTP/email delivery of data runs $9.35 per request. Plain copies are $1.00 per page and certified copies add the $5.00 certification fee.

Searching Montgomery County Records Online

Montgomery County's main online portal is mctx.org. This site provides access to the County Clerk's property and vital records search, the District Clerk's Odyssey Case Portal, court schedules, and department contacts. The portal handles most common search tasks for property and court records without requiring an in-person visit.

As of late 2025, the county had approximately 87,000 records still in the backlog for digitization. Older records or materials not yet in the system may require a written request or in-person visit to the clerk's office. Staff can advise on availability and expected retrieval times for specific items.

The statewide re:SearchTX portal also covers Montgomery County courts. Search by name or cause number across all Texas courts participating in the system. Attorneys use eFileTexas.gov for all mandatory electronic filings in the county's courts.

Montgomery County Public Information Requests

Montgomery County offices operate under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Any written request for public records must receive a response within 10 business days. No special form is required. An email or letter to the right department is enough to start the process. If records are withheld, the agency must seek an opinion from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division before denying the request.

Federal court records for Montgomery County fall under the Southern District of Texas. Use PACER to search and access federal case files. The Houston division of the Southern District handles federal matters from Montgomery County.

Fees and Processing Times

Property record copies from the County Clerk are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $6.00 ($1.00 plus $5.00 certification). Name searches are $5.00 per name per 10-year period. Criminal and civil name searches are the same price. Data delivery by CD, FTP, or email is $9.35 per request.

Mailed requests typically turn around in 24 to 72 hours, which is faster than many Texas counties. In-person requests are handled the same day. All public information requests are covered by the 10 business day response window under state law. Complex or high-volume requests may take longer.

Vital records are $23.00 for the first birth certificate copy and $21.00 for the first death certificate. For PIA requests to non-court county offices, the standard state rate of $0.10 per page applies for paper copies.

Vital Records and Criminal History

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains statewide birth and death certificates, marriage records, and divorce verifications. You can order through DSHS online, by mail, or in person. Birth certificates cost $23.00 and death certificates cost $21.00 for the first copy. The County Clerk also handles vital records for events in Montgomery County.

Criminal history records are available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Name-based searches cost $3.15 online. The DPS Sex Offender Registry is searchable at no charge by name or location. For court criminal records in the county, contact the District Clerk at 936-539-7855.

The Texas State Library and Archives in Austin holds historical government documents and archived materials that may not be accessible through county portals. TSLAC offers research assistance for genealogical and historical inquiries.

Cities in Montgomery County

Conroe is the county seat. Several communities in Montgomery County have their own city-level public records offices.

Other communities in Montgomery County include The Woodlands, Spring (partially), Magnolia, Willis, Splendora, and Huntsville Road area communities. All county court and property records go through the clerk offices in Conroe.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Montgomery County. Check the right county when a property or case may fall near a county line.