How to Search Grayson County, Texas Records (Start Here)
Grayson County, Texas splits court records between the District Clerk (felonies, major civil, family) and County Clerk (misdemeanors, property recordings, vital records). Property values come from the Central Appraisal District — an independent agency.
- District Court: District Clerk for felony, civil, family, and juvenile cases.
- County Court: County Clerk for misdemeanors, probate, and county court-at-law.
- Property: Central Appraisal District (CAD) for values. County Clerk for recorded deeds.
- E-filing: eFileTexas.gov statewide.
Use the databases below based on the type of record you are searching.
Criminal & Court Records
Registered Offenders
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Grayson County Sheriff Department offender registry, listed alphabetically.
Property & Tax Records
Property Appraisal — & GIS
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Grayson County Appraisal District property search and GIS map query. Address: Grayson CAD, 512 N. Travis St. Sherman, TX 75090. Phone: 903-893-9673.
Business, Voter & Other
Hot Check List
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Browse this list of Hot Checks from the Grayson County area.
Restaurant Health Inspections
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Browse this Adobe Acrobat.pdf file from the Grayson County Health Department for Restaurant Health Inspections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Grayson County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Grayson County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Grayson County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Appraisal District (CAD). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Assessor-Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Grayson County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Grayson County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Clerk (marriage) / DSHS (birth, death). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Grayson County records available online? ▼
Grayson County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Grayson County? ▼
Texas splits court duties between two clerks. The District Clerk handles felony criminal cases and civil cases filed in District Court. The County Clerk handles misdemeanors, probate, and records property documents like deeds and liens. For criminal matters, start with the District Clerk. For everything else, start with the County Clerk.
Is there a statewide search that covers Grayson County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Grayson County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Grayson County directly.
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