Randall County Public Records Search

Randall County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Canyon, the county seat in the Texas Panhandle just south of Amarillo. These offices hold court case files, property deeds, deed of trust instruments, marriage licenses, and other official county documents. Records can be accessed in person at the Canyon courthouse, and some filings are searchable online. This guide covers how to find and request public records from Randall County offices.

County Clerk Records

The Randall County Clerk in Canyon is the official keeper of county records. When property changes hands in Randall County, the deed must be recorded with the County Clerk. This creates the official public record of ownership. Mortgages, liens, easements, and releases are also recorded here. The Clerk indexes all documents by party name so you can search the grantor-grantee indexes to find transactions involving a specific person or parcel.

Other records at the County Clerk's office include marriage licenses, assumed name certificates for businesses, commissioners court minutes, and county court case records. County Court at Law handles misdemeanor criminal cases, probate, and lower-level civil matters. These case records are filed and kept by the County Clerk.

Visit the Randall County Courthouse in Canyon to search records in person. Copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5. Mail requests are accepted if you provide document details and payment. Call the office before sending a mail request to confirm what is needed and current processing times.

District Court Records

The Randall County District Clerk manages records for the district courts. These courts handle felony criminal cases, large civil suits, family law matters including divorce and custody, and juvenile cases. As a growing county, Randall has active district courts with a volume of cases. The District Clerk files and maintains all case documents, motions, orders, and judgments. These are public records unless sealed.

Search Randall County district court records online using re:SearchTX. This free portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration lets you search by party name or case number. It covers many courts statewide and is a fast way to check case status or find basic case information without traveling to Canyon.

For more detailed records or documents not yet online, contact the Randall County District Clerk directly. Staff can search and provide copies at the standard $1 per page rate.

Property Records and Appraisal

The Randall County Appraisal District sets assessed values for all taxable property in the county. Their records show current ownership, property type, acreage, and valuation. These are public records. You can search their database online by owner name, address, or property ID. This is helpful for verifying who owns a parcel, checking tax exemptions, or reviewing a property's value history.

For deed records, mortgage history, and liens, go to the County Clerk's office. The Appraisal District has ownership and valuation data. The County Clerk has the legal recorded instrument history. Both are important when doing a full title or ownership search on Randall County property.

Texas uses a statewide electronic filing system for courts. Learn more at eFileTexas.

The Texas AG Open Government resources are shown below.

The Texas Attorney General enforces public records laws and handles disputes when agencies in Randall County or elsewhere improperly withhold documents.

Open Records Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act, you can request records from Randall County government offices. Write a request describing what you need and submit it to the right office. The agency must respond in 10 business days. Most records are public. If records are withheld, the agency must get a ruling from the Texas Attorney General. Get help at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government.

Standard PIA copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies follow the clerk fee schedule. Some records may be delivered electronically at no charge if they are easy to produce in that format.

Vital Records

Birth and death certificates from Randall County are issued by Texas DSHS Vital Statistics. Certified birth certificates cost $23. Death certificates cost $21. Marriage licenses are issued at the County Clerk's office in Canyon. For statewide vital records access, visit Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.

Cities in Randall County

Randall County is home to part of Amarillo, which spans both Randall and Potter counties. Canyon is the county seat.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Randall County.