How to Search Orange County Records (Start Here)
Searching Orange County records starts with identifying which of 5 offices has what you need.
- Criminal and civil case records are filed with the District Clerk.
- Start with the Appraisal District for any property-related search.
- The County Clerk issues and records marriage licenses.
- For who's currently in jail, contact the Sheriff.
Keep in mind: District Clerk handles felonies/divorces, County Clerk handles property/marriages.
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Criminal & Court Records
Warrants | Justice of the Peace
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Justice of the Peace precincts #1, #2, #3, and #4 active warrants.
Warrants | Felony
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Sheriff Office searchable database of active Orange County felony warrants.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Orange County
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Orange County, Texas official government website and resource for contacts, departments, community notices, and more. Address: Orange County Clerk, 123 S 6th St, Orange TX 77630. Phone: 409-882-7055.
Texas Comptroller Business Search
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TX Comptroller entity search.
mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Warrants | Justice of the Peace
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Justice of the Peace precincts #1, #2, #3, and #4 active warrants.
Warrants | Felony
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Sheriff Office searchable database of active Orange County felony warrants.
Business, Voter & Other
Orange County
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Orange County, Texas official government website and resource for contacts, departments, community notices, and more. Address: Orange County Clerk, 123 S 6th St, Orange TX 77630. Phone: 409-882-7055.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Orange County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Orange County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Orange 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 Orange County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Orange 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 Orange County records available online? ▼
Online access in Orange County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Orange 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 Orange County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Orange County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Orange County directly.
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