How to Search El Paso County, Texas Records (Start Here)
El Paso County, Texas — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
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FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Assumed Business Names
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
El Paso County Clerk Assumed Name (DBA) search.
Foreclosures
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Official Free
El Paso County Clerk foreclosure records searchable by instrument number, or sale date.
Texas Comptroller Business Search
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TX Comptroller entity search.
mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
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Business, Voter & Other
Assumed Business Names
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
El Paso County Clerk Assumed Name (DBA) search.
Foreclosures
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
El Paso County Clerk foreclosure records searchable by instrument number, or sale date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in El Paso County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in El Paso County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in El Paso 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 El Paso County? ▼
Marriage licenses in El Paso 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 El Paso County records available online? ▼
El Paso County has partial online coverage — 7 databases are listed on this page, covering property records, vital 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 El Paso 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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