Titus County Public Records

Titus County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Mount Pleasant, the county seat in Northeast Texas. These offices hold property deeds, court case files, marriage licenses, and other official documents filed with the county. Both offices are located at the Mount Pleasant courthouse and accept requests in person or by mail. Some court records are also searchable through the Texas online case portal. This page explains how to find and request public records from Titus County offices, what documents are available, and what online options exist for searching county records.

County Clerk Records

The Titus County Clerk in Mount Pleasant keeps official county records. Property deeds, mortgages, and liens are recorded here when real estate transactions occur. The Clerk indexes all documents by party name, allowing searches by grantor or grantee. This is the primary tool for tracing land ownership history in Titus County. When you need to find all recorded activity for a person or parcel, the County Clerk's indexes are the starting point.

Marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and Commissioners Court minutes are also on file. County Court case records for misdemeanor matters and probate proceedings are filed with the County Clerk as well. These are public records.

Visit the Titus County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant or submit a mail request. Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus $5. Call the office first to confirm hours and what records are available before visiting or mailing.

District Court Records

The Titus County District Clerk maintains records for the district courts. These courts handle felony criminal cases, large civil suits, family law matters including divorce and custody, and juvenile cases. The District Clerk files and keeps all case documents, orders, and final judgments. These are generally public records unless sealed.

Search Titus County court records online at re:SearchTX. This free portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration lets you search by name or case number. It is fast and easy to use for checking whether a case exists and getting basic case details.

For records not available through re:SearchTX, contact the Titus County District Clerk in Mount Pleasant. Staff can run searches and provide copies.

Property Records and Appraisal

The Titus County Appraisal District sets property values for tax purposes. Their records are public and include current ownership, property descriptions, and assessed values. Contact the Appraisal District or visit their website for owner lookups and parcel data. This is useful for checking who owns a property and what it is worth before a transaction.

For deed records and the chain of title, go to the County Clerk. Both offices are important for thorough property research. The Appraisal District has current data. The County Clerk has the full recorded history.

For Texas efile information, visit eFileTexas. Texas court information is at txcourts.gov.

The Texas Public Information Act governs access to all government records in Texas.

The Texas Public Information Act gives residents the right to request records from Titus County government and other Texas government bodies.

Open Records Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act, you can request records from Titus County government. Write a request describing the records and submit it to the relevant office. The agency must respond in 10 business days. If records are withheld, the agency must seek Texas Attorney General approval. Get help 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 Titus County are issued through Texas DSHS Vital Statistics. Certified birth certificates cost $23. Death certificates cost $21. Marriage licenses are issued and recorded at the County Clerk's office in Mount Pleasant. For statewide vital records, visit Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.

Cities in Titus County

Mount Pleasant is the county seat and largest city in Titus County. No cities in Titus County exceed 100,000 residents.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Titus County.