Moore County Public Records Search

Moore County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the courthouse in Dumas, a Texas Panhandle county seat located north of Amarillo near the Oklahoma border. These offices hold property filings, court case files, marriage records, and other official county documents. Some records are accessible online through Texas state portals, while others require a direct request to the Dumas courthouse by mail or in person. This page covers how to find and request public records from Moore County offices and through state systems.

County Clerk Records

The Moore County Clerk in Dumas is the primary records custodian for the county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property instruments are recorded here. These filings create the official chain of title for land in Moore County. The Clerk indexes all documents by party name, so you can search for a person's recorded real estate activity.

Other records in the County Clerk's office include marriage licenses, business assumed name filings, and Commissioners Court minutes. County Court records for misdemeanor cases and probate matters are also filed here.

Visit the Moore County Courthouse in Dumas to search records in person. Copies are $1 per page. Certified copies add a $5 fee. Mail requests are accepted if you include document details and payment. Call the office first to confirm availability and hours.

District Court Records

The Moore County District Clerk handles court records for the district courts. These courts deal with felony criminal cases, large civil suits, family law matters, and juvenile cases. The District Clerk files and keeps all case documents, orders, and judgments. These records are generally public unless a judge has ordered them sealed.

Search Moore County district court records at re:SearchTX. This free portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration lets you search by name or case number. It covers many Texas courts and is often the fastest way to find basic case information.

For records not available online, contact the District Clerk's office in Dumas directly. Staff can run a search and provide copies.

Property and Appraisal Records

The Moore County Appraisal District sets valuations on all taxable property in the county. Their records show current ownership, property type, acreage, and assessed value. These are public records. Contact the Appraisal District or visit their website for parcel data and owner lookups.

Deed and lien records are at the County Clerk's office. Use both sources for complete property research. The Appraisal District has current valuation data while the County Clerk has the recorded instrument history.

For Texas vital statistics including birth and death records, the state maintains a central database.

Texas DSHS Vital Statistics handles birth and death certificates statewide, including events that occurred in Moore County.

Open Records Requests

You can request records from Moore County government under the Texas Public Information Act. Submit a written request to the office that holds the records. The agency must respond within 10 business days. Most records are public. If records are withheld, the agency needs a ruling from the Texas Attorney General. Learn more at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government.

Standard PIA copies are $0.10 per page. Other fees apply for certified copies or extensive staff time. Electronic court filings in Texas go through eFileTexas.

Vital Records

Birth and death certificates from Moore County are issued through Texas DSHS Vital Statistics. Certified birth certificates cost $23. Death certificates are $21. Marriage licenses are issued at the County Clerk's office in Dumas and recorded as permanent public records. For statewide orders, visit Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.

Cities in Moore County

Dumas is the county seat and largest city in Moore County. No cities in Moore County exceed 100,000 residents.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Moore County.