How to Search Jefferson County Records (Start Here)
Jefferson County (Beaumont, Port Arthur) provides official records through a public search portal and property appraisals through Jefferson CAD.
- Official records (deeds, property, liens): jefferson.tx.publicsearch.us — the County Clerk's official record search. Free online, includes Property Alert monitoring.
- Court cases: The County Clerk's Courts Division handles case information. Contact: (409) 835-8475, Option 4. Court case images viewable in-office; the public portal has recent cases.
- Property appraisals: Jefferson Central Appraisal District (JCAD) at esearch.jcad.org — search by owner, address, or property ID.
- E-filing: eFileTexas.gov statewide.
Use the databases below based on the type of record you are searching.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Dockets | District 136
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Jefferson County 136th Civil District Court active case list and dockets.
Court Dockets | District 172
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Jefferson County 172nd Civil District Court active case list, case dockets, and hearing dockets.
Court Dockets | District 252
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Court dockets for the Jefferson County 252nd Civil District Court.
Court Dockets | District 279
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Jefferson County 279th District Court civil dockets.
Court Dockets | District 317
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Docket schedule for the Jefferson County 317th Civil District Court.
Court Dockets | District 58
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Jefferson County 58th District Court civil dockets and list of active cases.
Court Dockets | District 60
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Jefferson County 60th District Court civil dockets, hearing dockets, and active cases list.
Court Dockets | District Criminal
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Jefferson County District Criminal Court dockets.
Court Dockets | District Drug Impact
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Jefferson County District Courts docket schedule for the Drug Impact Court.
Court Records | Court at Law
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Enter the County Clerk's Office web access service to search Jefferson County Court at Law civil, criminal, and probate court records.
Court Records | District
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Jefferson County District Clerk civil, criminal, and family law District Court records.
Warrants
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Browse these outstanding Justice of the Peace Warrants from Jefferson County.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
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Search the Jefferson County Clerk Office for recorded documents/official public records (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) by document type, name, date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Jefferson County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Jefferson County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County records available online? ▼
Yes — Jefferson County has good online coverage. This page lists 13 searchable databases covering court records, and property records. Each links directly to an official government portal.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Jefferson 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.
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