How to Search Washington County, Texas Records (Start Here)
Washington 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.
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Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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Search this Texas database for Washington County criminal, civil, traffic, probate, and tax court records.
Property & Tax Records
Birth Records
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Search Washington County birth records by child name, parent name, instrument or file number, or date of birth.
Death Records
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Search the Washington County, Texas County Clerk death records by name, file or instrument number, date of death, or file date.
Deeds, Mortgages, Land Records, Recorded Documents
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Search for Washington County deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, lis pendens, affidavits and other recorded documents, land records.
Property | CAD
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Washington County Appraisal District property records, tax sales, forms, tax rates. Address: Washington CAD, 1301 Niebuhr St., Brenham.
Vital Records
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Washington County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Washington County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Washington 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 Washington County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Washington 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 Washington County records available online? ▼
Washington County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and vital records. 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 Washington 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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