Winkler County Public Records

Winkler County public records are held by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Kermit, the county seat in West Texas in the Permian Basin. These offices maintain property deeds, mineral filings, court case files, marriage licenses, and other official documents for the county. Kermit is the central location for all record requests, and in-person and mail requests are both accepted. Some records may also be accessible through state online systems. This page explains how to find and request public records from Winkler County offices, what types of documents are available, and how to contact the right office in Kermit.

County Clerk Records

The Winkler County Clerk in Kermit keeps official county records. Property deeds are recorded here when real estate transfers in the county. Mortgages, liens, mineral interests, and other instruments affecting land are also filed. The Clerk indexes all documents by party name so researchers can find all recorded activity tied to a person or parcel. In the Permian Basin, mineral rights and oil and gas interests often result in a high volume of recorded documents alongside standard property records.

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

Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry a $5 fee. Visit the Kermit courthouse or submit a mail request with document details and payment. Call before visiting to confirm hours.

District Court Records

The Winkler County District Clerk maintains records for the district courts. These courts handle felony criminal cases, large civil suits, family law matters, and juvenile cases. All case filings, orders, and judgments are kept by the District Clerk and are generally public.

Search Winkler County court records at re:SearchTX. This free tool from the Texas Office of Court Administration lets you look up cases by name or number. It covers many Texas courts and is the easiest way to get basic case information without going to Kermit.

For records not in the online portal, contact the Winkler County District Clerk directly.

Property Records

The Winkler County Appraisal District sets assessed values for all taxable property, including oil and gas interests, in the county. Their records are public and include current ownership and valuations. Contact the Appraisal District for owner lookups and parcel data.

For deed records and the full history of recorded instruments, go to the County Clerk. Both offices are useful for thorough property research in Winkler County.

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

The Texas AG provides guidance on public records law.

The Texas Public Information Act gives residents the right to request records from Winkler County government, with the Texas AG overseeing enforcement.

Open Records Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act, you can request records from Winkler County government. Write a request 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. 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 Winkler County are issued through Texas DSHS Vital Statistics. Certified birth certificates cost $23. Death certificates cost $21. Marriage licenses are recorded at the County Clerk's office in Kermit. For statewide vital records, visit Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.

Cities in Winkler County

Kermit is the county seat and largest city in Winkler County. No cities in Winkler County exceed 100,000 residents.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Winkler County.