Navarro County Public Records Search

Navarro County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Corsicana, the county seat in North Central Texas. These offices hold court case files, property deeds, deed of trust instruments, marriage licenses, and other official county documents. You can request records in person during office hours, and some filings are available to search online. This page explains how to access public records from Navarro County and which offices handle different record types.

Navarro County Clerk

The County Clerk's office in Corsicana is the central records hub for Navarro County. This office files and maintains deed records, plats, assumed name certificates, marriage licenses, commissioners court minutes, and other official county documents.

In-person access is available at the Navarro County Courthouse in Corsicana, TX. You can search indexes, pull documents, and pay for copies on site. Mail requests are accepted as well. When writing in, include document type, party names, and an approximate date range to speed up the search.

• Address: Navarro County Courthouse, Corsicana, TX 75110
• Plain copies: $1 per page
• Certified copies: $1 per page plus $5 per document
• Birth certificates: $23
• Death certificates: $21

Property deed indexes go back many decades. Older records may require in-person research since not all have been digitized. The clerk staff can assist with locating older instruments by grantor/grantee name or document number.

Navarro County District Clerk

The District Clerk handles the higher courts in Navarro County. This includes the 13th Judicial District Court, which hears felony criminal cases, civil suits above the jurisdictional limit, and family law cases including divorce and custody matters.

District court case files are public records. They contain petitions, answers, motions, orders, and final judgments. You can search case records at the courthouse or use re:SearchTX to look up Navarro County cases online by name or case number.

• Address: Navarro County Courthouse, Corsicana, TX 75110
• Jurisdiction: 13th District Court
• Types: civil, felony criminal, family law

Electronic filing through eFileTexas is required for most district court filings. This system logs all submissions and makes them part of the official court record.

Public Information Act Requests

Navarro County offices must comply with the Texas Public Information Act. This law gives everyone the right to request records from government bodies. No reason is needed, and you do not have to be a Texas resident to ask.

Once a request is received, the county has 10 business days to respond. The response must provide the records, request more time, or seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General if they believe the records are exempt. Routine public records like court filings, deeds, and tax rolls are almost always released without dispute.

Fees and Processing Times

Standard copy rates apply throughout Navarro County offices. A plain paper copy runs $1 per page. Certified copies add a $5 certification fee on top of the per-page rate. Requests made under the Public Information Act are charged at $0.10 per page for standard paper copies.

• Standard copies: $1/page
• Certified copies: $1/page + $5 per document
• PIA paper copies: $0.10/page
• Birth certificates: $23
• Death certificates: $21
• PIA response deadline: 10 business days

Most requests are handled within a few days. Complex record searches or large document pulls may take longer. Vital record requests by mail should include a completed application form and a copy of a valid photo ID.

Online Tools and Electronic Filing

The Texas eFiling system makes it easy to submit and track court filings in Navarro County. Review the eFileTexas portal for instructions on how to register and file documents in district and county courts.

eFileTexas logs all submitted court documents and assigns them to the proper case. It covers courts in all 254 Texas counties, including Navarro County. Registered users can view their filings, get status updates, and receive court notifications through the system.

For vital records research, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office keeps statewide birth and death records. They can verify and certify vital records for Navarro County events, especially for older births and deaths not in county files.

Navarro County falls under the Northern District of Texas for federal court matters. Federal cases involving Navarro County parties are searchable through PACER at pacer.gov.

Property and Tax Records

The Navarro Central Appraisal District maintains property ownership and value data for the county. You can look up parcel information, ownership history, and assessed values on their website. This is separate from the County Clerk deed records but works alongside them for property research.

Tax lien records, delinquent tax suits, and tax sales are handled by the county tax office and, in some cases, the district court. If you need records tied to a tax foreclosure, check both the clerk's deed index and the district court case records.

Criminal Records and Background Checks

Navarro County criminal court records are public. Arrest records, indictments, plea agreements, and final dispositions can be accessed through the District Clerk or County Clerk at Law. Expunged records are not available to the public.

For official Texas criminal history reports used in employment or licensing, the DPS Crime Records Service provides certified criminal history searches. These reports pull from the statewide database and include records from all Texas counties.

Cities in Navarro County

Corsicana is the county seat and the largest city in Navarro County. Its population falls below the 100,000 threshold for a dedicated city page. For records questions tied to Corsicana, use the county clerk and district clerk offices listed above.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Navarro County.