Parmer County Public Records Online

Parmer County public records are held by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Farwell, the county seat on the New Mexico border in the Texas Panhandle. These offices maintain court case files, property deeds, deed of trust instruments, marriage licenses, and other official county documents. Records can be accessed in person at the Farwell courthouse, and some filings are searchable online. This guide explains how to find and request public records from Parmer County offices.

Parmer County Clerk

The County Clerk is the primary records keeper for Parmer County. This office maintains deeds, plats, liens, marriage licenses, assumed name filings, and commissioners court minutes. Farwell sits directly on the Texas-New Mexico state line, and land records in the area sometimes span both states.

Visit the clerk at the Parmer County Courthouse in Farwell, TX during business hours. Mail requests are accepted with proper information. Include the record type, names, and approximate date when writing in to help staff find the correct documents.

• Address: Parmer County Courthouse, Farwell, TX 79325
• Plain copies: $1 per page
• Certified copies: $1 per page plus $5 per document
• Birth certificates: $23
• Death certificates: $21

Online record access in Parmer County is limited. Most requests are handled in person or by mail. The clerk's office is small, so staff can usually respond to clear requests in a reasonable time.

Parmer County District Clerk

The District Clerk manages records for the 287th Judicial District Court. This court covers Parmer County and handles felony criminal cases, civil suits, and family law matters. Case files are public unless a judge orders them sealed.

You can search district court cases in person at the Parmer County Courthouse or through the re:SearchTX statewide portal. The portal lets you find cases by name or case number without visiting the courthouse.

• Address: Parmer County Courthouse, Farwell, TX 79325
• Jurisdiction: 287th District Court
• Records: civil, criminal, family

Attorneys filing in Parmer County use eFileTexas for electronic submissions. This is required under Texas rules for most district court filings.

Public Information Act Requests

All Parmer County government offices must follow the Texas Public Information Act. This law lets any person request records without providing a reason. You do not have to live in Texas to make a request.

The county has 10 business days to respond. If any records are disputed, the agency must seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General. Most standard county records are open and released without challenge.

Fees and Processing Times

Standard Texas fees apply. Plain copies run $1 per page. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5 per document. PIA requests are billed at $0.10 per page for 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

For mail orders, enclose payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Parmer County is a small county -- staff can usually process simple requests fairly quickly.

Vital Statistics and Birth and Death Records

For certified birth and death records tied to Parmer County, you can request them from the county clerk or through the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office. The state office maintains statewide vital records and can provide certified copies for events that occurred in Parmer County.

DSHS vital records are available for births and deaths registered in Texas going back many decades. If you cannot locate a record at the county level, the state office is a reliable backup source. Marriage records remain with the county where the license was issued.

Parmer County is in the Northern District of Texas, Lubbock Division. Federal cases from this part of the Panhandle are handled in Lubbock and are searchable through PACER at pacer.gov.

Property and Agricultural Records

Parmer County is primarily agricultural land. Farmland deeds, irrigation rights, water agreements, and crop liens are common record types filed with the county clerk. Mineral rights leases and agricultural liens make up a notable share of the county's recorded documents.

The Parmer County Appraisal District tracks land ownership and assessed values for all parcels. You can use the appraisal data to identify current landowners before pulling a full deed chain from the clerk.

Criminal Records

Criminal records from Parmer County courts are public. Arrest records, case filings, and dispositions are available through the county and district clerk offices. For certified statewide criminal history, use the DPS Crime Records Service.

Cities in Parmer County

Farwell is the county seat of Parmer County. Bovina and Friona are also located in the county. None reach the 100,000 population threshold for a dedicated city records page. Use the county offices listed above for all records requests in Parmer County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Parmer County.