How to Search Wise County, Texas Records (Start Here)
Wise 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.
Pick the database that matches what you’re looking for.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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Wise County civil, family, probate, and criminal case records, and court calendar.
Registered Offenders
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Browse the registered offender registry of Wise County by alphabetical listing to view information including name, photo, address, race, gender, DOB.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
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Browse the Wise County Sheriff office alphabetical inmate list. Provides name, date arrested, crime and bond.
Business, Voter & Other
Incident Reports
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Wise County Sheriff's Department searchable index of incident reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Wise County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Wise County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Wise 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 Wise County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Wise 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 Wise County records available online? ▼
Wise County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate 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 Wise 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 Wise County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Wise County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Wise County directly.
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