Tom Green County Public Records

Tom Green County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk in San Angelo, the county seat in West Central Texas. These offices hold property deeds, court case files, marriage licenses, and other official documents for the county. With a population of over 110,000, Tom Green County has a substantial volume of records across multiple document types. In-person requests are accepted at the San Angelo courthouse, and many records are also searchable online through the Texas court portal. This page explains how to access public records in Tom Green County and which offices to contact.

County Clerk Records

The Tom Green County Clerk in San Angelo is the official records keeper for the county. When property is sold or mortgaged in Tom Green County, the deed or mortgage is filed here to create a public record of ownership or financial interest. Liens, easements, releases of lien, and UCC filings are also recorded. The Clerk maintains grantor-grantee indexes so you can search by name to find all recorded activity tied to a person or parcel of land.

The County Clerk also holds marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and Commissioners Court minutes. County Court at Law records for misdemeanor criminal cases, probate, and smaller civil matters are filed here as well. Tom Green County has a County Court at Law that handles a significant caseload given the county's size.

Visit the Tom Green County Courthouse in San Angelo to access records. Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus $5. Check whether the County Clerk's website has an online search tool before visiting in person, as larger counties often have web-based access to at least some records.

District Court Records

The Tom Green 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. As a county with around 120,000 residents and San Angelo as its seat, Tom Green has active district courts with a high volume of cases. The District Clerk files and keeps all case documents, orders, and judgments.

Search Tom Green County court records at re:SearchTX. This free statewide portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration lets you look up cases by name or case number. Many records from Tom Green County should be accessible through this portal. It is the fastest way to find basic case information without going to the courthouse.

For more detailed records or certified copies, contact the Tom Green County District Clerk in San Angelo. Staff can run searches and provide copies at the standard rate.

Property Records and Appraisal

The Tom Green County Appraisal District sets assessed values for all taxable property in the county. Their records are public and include current ownership, property type, acreage, and valuations. The Appraisal District likely has an online search portal where you can look up properties by owner name, address, or property ID. This is useful for verifying ownership and checking values before buying or selling real estate in Tom Green County.

Deed records, mortgage history, and lien documents are at the County Clerk. The Appraisal District has current valuations. The County Clerk has the full recorded instrument history. Use both for complete property research.

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

The Texas Attorney General's open government resources are available online.

The Texas Attorney General enforces public records law across Texas and provides resources for residents in Tom Green County and elsewhere who need help accessing records.

Open Records Requests

The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request records from Tom Green County government. Write a request describing what you need and submit it to the right office. The agency must respond in 10 business days. Records can only be withheld with Texas Attorney General approval. Get help at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government.

PIA copies are $0.10 per page. Some records may be available online. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5.

Vital Records

Birth and death certificates from Tom Green 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 San Angelo. For statewide vital records, visit Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.

Cities in Tom Green County

Tom Green County is home to San Angelo, the county seat and regional center for West-Central Texas.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Tom Green County.