How to Search Fort Bend County, Texas Records (Start Here)
Fort Bend 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
Court Records
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Fort Bend County civil, criminal, family, and probate case records and court calendar.
Commissioners Court | Agendas & Minutes
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Commissioners Court records of Fort Bend County Agendas & Minutes.
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
GIS Maps
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Geographic Information Service (GIS) mapps from Fort Bend County, including interactive mobility, thoroughfare, voter, city limit, parcel, flood insurance rate, utility district, and subdivision maps.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Birth Records
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Birth records in Fort Bend County by the name of the child, certificate number, birth date and/or date filed.
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Clerk Records
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Full list of available searches from the office of the Fort Bend County Clerk.
Foreclosures
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County Clerk for Fort Bend County foreclosure notice search.
Voters
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Search this Fort Bend County Elections service for voter registration information by name and birth date, certificate number, or name only.
Fort Bend County
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Official government website of Fort Bend County, Texas.
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
Court Records
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Fort Bend County civil, criminal, family, and probate case records and court calendar.
Commissioners Court | Agendas & Minutes
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Commissioners Court records of Fort Bend County Agendas & Minutes.
Property & Tax Records
GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Geographic Information Service (GIS) mapps from Fort Bend County, including interactive mobility, thoroughfare, voter, city limit, parcel, flood insurance rate, utility district, and subdivision maps.
Vital Records
Birth Records
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Birth records in Fort Bend County by the name of the child, certificate number, birth date and/or date filed.
Business, Voter & Other
Clerk Records
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Full list of available searches from the office of the Fort Bend County Clerk.
Foreclosures
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
County Clerk for Fort Bend County foreclosure notice search.
Voters
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search this Fort Bend County Elections service for voter registration information by name and birth date, certificate number, or name only.
Fort Bend County
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Official government website of Fort Bend County, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Fort Bend County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Fort Bend County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County records available online? ▼
Yes — Fort Bend County has good online coverage. This page lists 8 searchable databases covering court records, property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Fort Bend 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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