Young County Public Records

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

County Clerk Records

The Young County Clerk in Graham 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 to trace ownership or find all recorded activity for a person or parcel. Oil and gas interests are also commonly recorded in North Central Texas counties like Young.

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.

Visit the Young County Courthouse in Graham or submit a mail request. Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus $5. Call ahead to confirm current hours and procedures.

District Court Records

The Young County District Clerk handles records for the district courts. These courts see 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.

Search Young 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 without traveling to Graham.

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

Property Records and Appraisal

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

For deed records and lien history, go to the County Clerk. Use both for complete property research in Young County.

Texas courts use eFileTexas for electronic filings. Court information is at txcourts.gov.

The Texas Office of Court Administration provides court information statewide.

The Texas Office of Court Administration oversees courts across the state, including the district and county courts that serve Young County.

Open Records Requests

The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request records from Young County government. Write a request and submit it to the appropriate 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 Young 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 Graham. For statewide vital records, visit Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.

Cities in Young County

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

Nearby Counties

These counties border Young County.