Find Reeves County Public Records

Reeves County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Pecos, the county seat in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas. These offices hold court case files, property deeds, deed of trust instruments, marriage licenses, and other official county documents. Records are available in person at the courthouse in Pecos, with some filings searchable through online state court systems. This guide covers how to find and request public records from Reeves County offices.

County Clerk Records

The Reeves County Clerk in Pecos keeps official records for the county. Property deeds are recorded here when land is sold or transferred. Mortgages, liens, easements, and release documents are also filed. The Clerk indexes all recorded instruments by name so you can search by grantor or grantee. This makes it possible to trace ownership of land or find all transactions involving a specific person in Reeves County.

Marriage licenses, assumed name filings, and Commissioners Court minutes are also on file. County Court records for misdemeanor cases and probate matters go through this office as well. These records are public and can be reviewed at the Pecos courthouse.

Copies of records cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry a $5 additional fee. Mail requests are accepted if you include document details and payment. Call ahead to confirm hours and availability before visiting or mailing a request.

District Court Records

The Reeves County District Clerk maintains records for the district courts. District courts handle felony criminal cases, large civil suits, family law matters, and juvenile cases. The District Clerk files and keeps all case documents, orders, and judgments. Most of these records are public.

Use re:SearchTX to search Reeves County court records online. This free statewide tool from the Texas Office of Court Administration lets you look up cases by name or case number. It covers courts from across Texas and is a quick way to check case status without traveling to Pecos.

For records not online, contact the District Clerk in Pecos directly.

Property Records and Appraisal

The Reeves County Appraisal District sets values for taxable property. Their records are public and include current ownership, land description, and assessed value. Contact the Appraisal District for owner lookups and valuation data.

Deed records, liens, and other recorded instruments are at the County Clerk. Both offices serve different roles in the property records system. Use both for thorough property research in Reeves County.

For online court filings, use eFileTexas. For court structure information, see txcourts.gov.

The Texas Public Information Act statute governs record access in Reeves County.

The Texas Public Information Act gives residents clear rights to request and receive records from Reeves County government offices.

Open Records Requests

Submit a written request for Reeves County records under the Texas Public Information Act. The agency must respond within 10 business days. If records are withheld, the agency needs approval from the Texas Attorney General. Learn more at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government.

PIA copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5.

Vital Records

Birth and death certificates from Reeves County are issued through Texas DSHS Vital Statistics. Birth certificates cost $23. Death certificates cost $21. Marriage licenses are recorded at the County Clerk's office in Pecos. For statewide vital records, visit Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.

Cities in Reeves County

Pecos is the county seat and main city in Reeves County. No cities in Reeves County exceed 100,000 residents.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Reeves County.