Search San Augustine County Public Records

San Augustine County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk in San Augustine, the county seat in the East Texas Piney Woods. These offices manage property deeds, court case files, marriage licenses, and other official documents filed with the county. In-person requests are accepted at the courthouse in San Augustine, and many documents can be requested by mail. Some records are also available through the state online court system. This page explains how to search for and request public records from San Augustine County offices and online resources.

County Clerk Records

The San Augustine County Clerk keeps records of property transactions, liens, assumed names, marriage licenses, and commissioners court minutes. The clerk's office is the primary filing point for real property instruments in the county. Copies of documents cost $1 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $5 plus the per-page fee. If you need a copy of a deed, a lien release, or a plat map, the clerk's office at the courthouse is your first stop.

San Augustine County has land records going back to the early days of Texas statehood. Many older documents are indexed in handwritten books. Staff can assist with searches in person. Mail requests work too, but include a check or money order and a return envelope. Call ahead to confirm the current fee schedule and office hours before making a trip or sending payment.

District Court Records

The District Clerk for San Augustine County handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $200, family law cases, and probate proceedings. The district court here is part of the 1st Judicial District. To search court cases, the re:SearchTX portal provides free access to case index data for many Texas courts. You can search by party name or cause number. Not all documents are viewable online, but you can identify cases and then request copies from the clerk's office directly.

Civil filers can use eFileTexas to submit documents electronically. This statewide system is available for most civil case types in Texas district courts. Once filed, documents become part of the public court record and can be accessed through the clerk's office.

Property Records and Appraisal Data

Deed records in San Augustine County are filed with the County Clerk. These include warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, and releases. If you want to trace ownership of a parcel or check for liens, start with the clerk's index. The San Augustine County Appraisal District maintains separate data on property values and ownership that is useful for identifying current owners by address or parcel number. Appraisal district records are public and can often be searched online through the district's website.

Plat maps showing subdivisions and survey data are also filed with the County Clerk. If you need a survey or boundary description, the plat records are a good resource. For older surveys, some records may also be available through the Texas General Land Office, which holds historical land grant and survey data for the state.

Public Information Act Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act, you have the right to request records from any San Augustine County government office. Submit your request in writing to the relevant office. The office has 10 business days to respond. Most county records are open to the public. Some records are exempt, such as certain personnel files, law enforcement records under active investigation, or information protected by other state laws. If your request is denied, the Texas Attorney General's Office can review the denial and issue a ruling on whether the records must be released.

Vital Records and Additional Sources

Birth and death certificates from events in San Augustine County are issued by Texas DSHS Vital Statistics, not the county. A birth certificate costs $23 and a death certificate costs $21. You can order these online through the DSHS website or by mail. Marriage records at the county level are held by the County Clerk, who issues licenses and keeps the originals. Divorce records are in the District Clerk's office as part of family court case files.

For criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service maintains statewide data and can provide background check results. County-level arrest and jail records are kept by the San Augustine County Sheriff's office.

The screenshot below shows the Texas Attorney General's open government portal, which is the key resource for understanding your rights under the Public Information Act.

The AG's open government division handles Public Information Act complaints and provides guidance for both requestors and government bodies throughout Texas.

Cities in San Augustine County

San Augustine County has no cities exceeding 100,000 residents. The city of San Augustine is the county seat and largest community. No qualifying cities have dedicated pages for this county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border San Augustine County.