Wood County Public Records

Wood County public records are held by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Quitman, the county seat in East Texas. These offices maintain property deeds, court case files, marriage licenses, and other official documents filed with the county. Quitman is the central location for all record requests, and in-person and mail requests are both accepted. Some court records are also accessible through the Texas online case portal. This page explains how to find and request public records from Wood County offices, what types of documents are available, and what search options exist for this East Texas county.

County Clerk Records

The Wood County Clerk in Quitman keeps the official records for the county. Property deeds are recorded here when real estate changes hands. Mortgages, liens, and other instruments affecting property are also filed. The Clerk indexes all documents by party name, making it possible to search by grantor or grantee to trace ownership history or find all transactions connected to a person in Wood County.

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

Visit the Wood County Courthouse in Quitman or submit a mail request. Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus $5. Call ahead to confirm hours and record availability before visiting or mailing.

District Court Records

The Wood County District Clerk handles records for the district courts. These courts cover 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 public unless sealed by a judge.

Search Wood 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. It is a fast way to get basic case details without traveling to Quitman.

For records not available online, contact the Wood County District Clerk directly.

Property Records and Appraisal

The Wood County Appraisal District sets assessed values for all taxable property in the county. Their records include current ownership, land descriptions, and valuations. These are public. Contact the Appraisal District for owner lookups and parcel data.

For deed records and the chain of title, go to the County Clerk. Both offices have different but complementary records. Use both for complete property research.

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

Texas DSHS handles vital records statewide.

Texas DSHS Vital Statistics issues certified birth and death certificates for events in Wood County and across Texas.

Open Records Requests

The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request records from Wood 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 Wood 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 Quitman. For statewide vital records, visit Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.

Cities in Wood County

Quitman is the county seat of Wood County. No cities in Wood County exceed 100,000 residents.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wood County.