Find Scurry County Public Records

Scurry County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Snyder, the county seat in West Texas. With around 17,000 residents and a history tied to oil production, Scurry County has a substantial volume of property and mineral records alongside the usual court and vital record files. This page covers your options for finding Scurry County public records through online portals, mail requests, or an in-person visit to the Snyder courthouse.

County Clerk Records

The Scurry County Clerk records all property instruments filed in the county, including warranty deeds, oil and gas leases, deeds of trust, liens, and releases. The office also holds marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and commissioners court minutes. Copy fees are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 plus per-page for certified copies. The clerk's office is at the courthouse in downtown Snyder.

Given Scurry County's oil and gas history, the deed records here include a significant volume of mineral rights transactions, leases, and related instruments. If you are researching mineral ownership or surface title for land in the Snyder area, the clerk's index will be one of your key resources. Staff can assist with in-person searches. Mail requests are also accepted if you include payment and a return envelope.

District and County Court Records

The District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits over $200, family law cases, and probate matters in Scurry County. The county is served by the 132nd Judicial District. The free re:SearchTX portal allows you to search case data by name or cause number. Not every document is viewable online, but the index can help you confirm a case exists before contacting the clerk's office for copies. County Court at Law handles misdemeanor cases and some civil and probate matters at the county level.

For civil cases, eFileTexas allows electronic filing in the district court. Once filed, documents are part of the public record and accessible through the clerk's office. Copy fees apply to all documents obtained from the court file.

Property and Mineral Records

Property records in Scurry County reflect a landscape shaped by ranching and oil production. The County Clerk holds deed records, oil and gas leases, pipeline easements, and surface use agreements. Scurry County was the site of major oil discoveries in the mid-20th century, so many land files include a long history of mineral transactions. If you are tracing mineral ownership, you may need to review decades of lease records, assignments, and division orders.

The Scurry County Appraisal District maintains current ownership and tax appraisal data for both surface and mineral interests. This data is public and can help you identify current owners. For a full picture of ownership history, the deed index at the clerk's office is the most complete resource available.

Public Information Act

Texas residents have a right to request records from Scurry County government offices under the Texas Public Information Act. Requests must be in writing. The agency has 10 business days to respond. Most records are open to the public. Exceptions include active law enforcement investigation records and certain personal data protected by statute. If a Scurry County office denies your request, you can ask the Texas Attorney General to review the denial and issue a ruling.

Vital Records and Other Sources

Certified birth and death records for events in Scurry County are issued by Texas DSHS Vital Statistics, not the county clerk. A birth certificate is $23. A death certificate is $21. You can order online or by mail through the DSHS website. Marriage licenses are issued and recorded by the County Clerk. Divorce decrees are part of the District Clerk's case files.

For criminal background check data, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service provides statewide results. The Scurry County Sheriff's office handles local jail and arrest records. For historical records, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission holds older state documents that may include early Scurry County material.

The DPS Crime Records Service website, shown below, is where you go for statewide criminal history in Texas.

The DPS Crime Records Service processes criminal history requests for individuals and authorized agencies throughout Texas, including records from Scurry County courts.

Cities in Scurry County

Scurry County has no cities exceeding 100,000 in population. Snyder is the county seat and primary community. No qualifying cities have dedicated pages for this county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Scurry County.