Search Willacy County Public Records

Willacy County public records are held by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Raymondville, the county seat in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. These offices maintain property deeds, court case files, marriage licenses, and other official documents filed with the county. Raymondville is the only location for in-person record requests, and mail requests are also accepted. Some court records are also searchable through the Texas online case portal. This page explains how to find and request public records from Willacy County, what types of documents are available, and how to contact the right clerk office in Raymondville.

County Clerk Records

The Willacy County Clerk in Raymondville keeps official records for the county. Property deeds, mortgages, and liens are recorded here when real estate transactions occur. The Clerk indexes all documents by party name so researchers can trace ownership or find all recorded activity for a person or parcel in Willacy County. These grantor-grantee indexes are the key to searching the property records system.

Marriage licenses, assumed name filings, and Commissioners Court minutes are also on file. County Court case records for misdemeanor matters and probate proceedings are filed with the Clerk as well. These are public records unless a court has ordered them sealed.

Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus $5. Visit the Raymondville courthouse or send a mail request with document details and payment. Call before visiting to confirm current hours and procedures.

District Court Records

The Willacy County District Clerk maintains records for the district courts. These 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 final judgments. These are generally public records.

Search Willacy County court records at re:SearchTX. This free portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration covers many Texas courts. Look up cases by name or case number to find basic details without traveling to Raymondville.

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

Property Records

The Willacy County Appraisal District sets values for all taxable property. Their records are public and include current ownership, land size, and assessments. Contact the Appraisal District for owner lookups and parcel data.

For deed records and lien history, go to the County Clerk. Use both offices for full property research in Willacy County.

Texas uses eFileTexas for court filings statewide. Court information is at txcourts.gov.

The Texas eFile portal enables electronic court submissions.

The eFileTexas system allows attorneys and filers to submit documents electronically for cases in Willacy County and other participating Texas courts.

Open Records Requests

The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request records from Willacy County government. Write a request and submit it to the appropriate office. The agency must respond in 10 business days. If records are withheld, the agency must seek Texas Attorney General approval. 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 Willacy 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 Raymondville. For statewide vital records, visit Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.

Cities in Willacy County

Raymondville is the county seat of Willacy County. No cities in Willacy County exceed 100,000 residents.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Willacy County.