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Look up Denton County public records for free to reveal vital information about anyone local.

Thanks to the U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Texas Public Information Act, members of the public can research all kinds of records involving marriages, divorces, criminal activity, court cases, and property ownership.

Tracking down the right record custodians and knowing how to access online databases is key for an efficient search. This streamlined resource offers clear guidance and tips for finding public records in Denton County, Texas.

Using the links and steps in this article, citizens can find a broad range of public information including warrant, arrest, probation, and other prisoner insights; this resource also covers on how to order a background check report so you can ensure there aren’t inaccuracies in your personal records.

How To Look Up Free Arrest Records & Mugshots in Denton County Texas

Thanks to the Texas Public Information Act, everyone can research Denton County arrest records, unless there’s a legal exemption.¹ That means it’s completely legal to reach out to the county’s police departments to determine if someone is in jail or to find someone’s mugshot.

If you’re trying to see if someone has been arrested, the Denton County Sheriff’s Office is a good place to start. The office is responsible for maintaining the county jail.

If the sheriff’s office is unable to produce the result you’re looking for, the next thing to do is to check with the different police departments in Denton County. All of this will be covered in the section of this guide below.

View Arrestees Booked in the Denton County Jail

The Denton County Jail is a 1,788-bed facility that houses both inmates who are awaiting trial and convicts who have been sentenced to serve time in detention.² As mentioned above, the facility is managed by the Denton County Sheriff’s Office.

Members of the public can look up who’s currently incarcerated in the facility — as well as previous inmates — by using the Jail Records search tool online.³ This tool allows users to search past and previous inmates by entering their first and last names or booking numbers.

Once you’ve entered your search criteria, the tool will display a public index of inmates who match. For each inmate, you’ll be able to see their:

• Booking Number
• Full Name
• Book Date
• Release Date
• Arresting Police Department
• Charges

By clicking on a hot-linked case number, researchers can find out a few more details, including a warrant number associated with the arrest, information about bond, and a booking photo.

If you have further questions, you can reach out to the jail using this information:

Denton County Jail
127 Woodrow Ln.
Denton, TX 76205

Phone: 972.434.5502

The office is open every day of the week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can also find out more details about the jail and its inmates by contacting the Denton County Sheriff’s Office directly. The office’s Detention Bureau is responsible for maintaining records pertaining to the jail. You can reach the captain of this unit at 940.349.1851.

Alternatively, you can call the office’s main line at 940.349.1600. You can also send a fax to the sheriff’s office at 940.349.1604. Another option is to write to the office or visit it in person at this address:

Denton County Sheriff’s Office
127 Woodrow Ln.
Denton, TX 76205

Perform a Police Record Lookup & Find Recent Bookings via Police Departments Throughout Denton County

If you’re unable to find the information on Denton County bookings that you’re looking for through the sheriff’s office, it’s worth contacting the county’s local police departments.

Denton County is relatively large, population-wise. There are dozens of police departments within its borders. In the table below, you’ll find the five largest jurisdictions to help you begin your search, along with contact details for each:

Police Department	Address	Phone Number
City of Denton Police Department	601 East Hickory Street, Suite E Denton, Texas 76205	940.349.8181
Lewisville Police Department	1955 Lakeway Drive, Ste. 230 Lewisville, TX 75057	972.219.3600
Little Elm Police Department	88 West Eldorado Pkwy. Little Elm, TX 75068	214.975.0460
The Colony Police Department	5151 N. Colony Boulevard The Colony, TX 75056	972.625.1887
Corinth Police Department	3501 FM 2181, Ste. A Corinth, TX 76210	940.279.1500

To obtain the contact details for another police department in the county, you can consult the online directory of Denton County police departments.⁵

It’s worth noting that Lewisville has its own jail. You can see a list of who is currently an inmate on the Lewisville Jail report.

How To View Denton County Texas Criminal Cases

In addition to arrests, other types of Denton County criminal records can also be found online. These include information about criminal court cases, warrants, and probation sentences.

This section of the guide to finding public records in Denton County, Texas, will discuss the different official custodians you can use in your search, including the county’s court clerks, among others. It will also include instructions for requesting a background check from the state police.

Conduct a Denton County Criminal Record Search Through the District Courts

It’s been said that everything is bigger in Texas, and this applies to Denton County’s court system, too. The county has a myriad of courts that handle everything from estate disputes to murder cases. This section will focus on the criminal courts; a section further down in this resource will cover the other types of Denton County court records.

There are several courts in the county that handle criminal cases. The Denton County District Courts are chiefly responsible for trying felony cases, as well as some civil cases.⁶

There are 11 district courts in Denton County:

• The 16th District Court
• The 158th District Court
• The 211st District Court
• The 362nd District Court
• The 367th District Court
• The 393rd District Court
• The 431st District Court
• The 442nd District Court
• The 462nd District Court
• The 467th District Court
• The 481st District Court

Luckily, you don’t need to sift through the files of all 11 courts individually to perform a free public records search. The records of all 11 jurisdictions can be searched through the same database via the Denton County District Court Records Inquiry tool.⁷

This tool allows researchers to look up Denton County judicial records by the case number, defendant’s name, citation number, attorney’s name, or the date on which the record was filed. If you’re searching by the defendant’s name, the only requirement is their last name.

After entering the search criteria, researchers will see a list of matching cases. The site will display the case number, defendant’s name and birthdate, court date, jurisdiction, judge, status, and charges for each item.

If you select a hot-linked case number, you’ll be taken to a page where you can see some more details about it.

You can also request paper or electronic copies of District Court records by contacting the Denton County District Clerk. The clerk’s office is the public records repository for all felony case records and offers a Record Request Form online that you must use to order case file copies.

Paper and electronic copies cost $1 per page for the first 10 pages. After that, it costs $0.10 per page. Paper copies may be certified for an extra $5 per record.

You can pay for your copies with cash, money order, or credit card (card payments incur an additional 2.75% fee).

To order your copies of these Denton County public records, complete and print the request form and either fax, email, or mail it to the clerk’s office or deliver it in person. The fax number is 940.349.5754, and the email address is [email protected].

Here’s the mailing address:

Denton County District Clerk
P.O Box 2146
Denton, TX 76202

Visit the clerk’s office at the address below if an in-person visit is preferred or needed:

Denton County District Clerk
1450 East McKinney St.
Denton, TX 76202

For more information, you can call the clerk’s office at 940.349.2200 during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM).

It’s worth mentioning that the District Clerk also maintains records for the Denton County Magistrate Court, which holds hearings for suspects who have been recently arrested.⁹ You can reach out to the office using the methods above to inquire about Magistrate Court records.

Track Down Denton County Criminal Records Search via the Other County Courts

Denton County also has five County Criminal Courts that hear misdemeanor cases. As with the District Courts, you can also search County Criminal Court cases online with the Denton County Court Records Inquiry tool.¹⁰

This tool functions identically to the one for District Court cases. See the instructions for using the District Court tool above.

You can also order paper copies of cases through the County Criminal Court Clerk’s office. The office has its own Criminal Division just for maintaining misdemeanor case records.

Copies cost $1 per page plus an additional $5 for certification. Payment can be made with cash, money order, or credit card (for an additional $2.50 service fee).

To order copies, researchers should first complete and print the Criminal Court Records Request form. This form can be faxed to the office at 940.349.2015 or emailed to [email protected].

You can also mail the form and payment or bring it in person to this address:

Denton County Clerk
1450 East McKinney St.
Denton, TX 76209

In addition, the county clerk’s office offers a service that looks up misdemeanor cases connected to a given name. You can order this check by using the Criminal Misdemeanor Background Request form.

Each search costs $5 plus an additional $5 for each case file found and a $2.50 credit card service fee. You can pay for this service only by credit card.

For more details about any of the services offered by the county clerk, you can call the Criminal Division at 940.349.2014.

Denton County also has 6 Justice of the Peace precincts.¹¹ These courts are responsible for Class C misdemeanors, which include charges related to writing bad checks, traffic offenses, etc. You can use the Denton County Court Records Inquiry tool to look up records for this court as well.

You can also order copies from each Justice of the Peace precinct. It costs $1 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for every page after that.

Here’s the contact information for each of the precincts:

Justice of the Peace Precinct	Address	Phone Number
JP Precinct 1	1 Courthouse Dr., Suite. 1100 Denton, Texas – 76208	940.349.3170
JP Precinct 2	15533 FM 423, Ste. 901 Frisco, TX 75036	972.434.7200
JP Precinct 3	400-North Valley Pkwy., Suite. 2012 Lewisville, Texas – 75067	972.434.4750
JP Precinct 4	6200 Canyon Falls Dr., Ste. 101 Flower Mound, TX 76226	972.434.3910
JP Precinct 5	1400 FM 424, Ste. 124 Cross Roads, TX 76227	940.349.3460
JP Precinct 6	1029 West Rosemeade Pkwy. Carrollton, TX 75007	972.434.7100

There are also two specialized court programs in Denton County that hear some criminal cases.

The Mental Health Treatment Court is an alternative to the traditional criminal justice system for people suffering from mental illness. While you can’t search these cases online, you can request details using this contact information:

Denton County Mental Health Treatment Court
1450 East McKinney St., 4th Fl.
Denton, TX 76209

Phone: 940.349.2190

Similarly, the Veterans Treatment Court is an alternative for vets. You can find out more details about the program by contacting:

Denton County Veterans Treatment Court
650 South Mayhill Rd.
Denton, TX 76208

Phone: 940.349.2189

How To Search for Arrest Warrants in Denton County Texas

The most efficient way to find out there’s an open arrest warrant for someone in Denton County is by contacting the sheriff’s office or any of the many police departments in the county and asking. However, keep in mind that if you have a warrant that’s open and visit any police department, you’re liable to be arrested right then and there.

That said, here is the address, phone, and fax numbers for the sheriff’s office:

Denton County Sheriff’s Office
127 Woodrow Ln.
Denton, TX 76205

Phone: 940.349.1600
Fax: 940.349.1604

A table including helpful links and contact information for the five largest police departments by jurisdiction population can be found above in the section on police agencies within Denton County.

As noted in the previously-included table, Lewisville has its own warrant search tool.

You can reach out to any of the other police departments in the county by using Denton County’s list of law enforcement agencies.

You can also find out about open Denton County warrants by using the Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted list. The county’s Crime Stoppers group is a nonprofit organization comprised of local police departments and other county government offices, along with businesses and other organizations in the county. The Crime Stoppers also posts a featured Denton County Crime of the Week.

On a statewide level, you can also check out the Texas Department of Public Safety’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list.¹³ This list includes each fugitive’s physical description, as well as their most recent known address.

Finally, you can find out information about individuals who have had warrants out for their arrest but who have since been arrested by using the county’s online inmate records search tool. You can use this tool to look up inmates by first and last names. If there was a warrant connected with their address, this information will show up in the inmate details.

It’s also worth noting that several of the cities and towns in Denton County have set up their own sex offender registries. You can find links to each of these databases on the Denton County law enforcement records search page.¹⁴

How To Execute a Probationer Search in Denton County Texas

When convicted persons are given a sentence of probation, that means they can serve their sentences outside of jail. There’s no search function online that will allow you to instantly find out if someone’s on probation in Denton County.

However, you can call the county agency that runs probation services, the Denton County Community Supervision & Corrections Department (CSCD).¹⁵ You can call the office at 940.349.3300 during business hours (Monday – Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM). You can also fax a records request to 940.349.3301.

Alternatively, you can visit the office or send mail to the department at this address:

Denton County Community Supervision & Corrections Department
650 South Mayhill Rd.
Denton, TX 76208

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 1309
Denton, TX 76202

You can also look up Denton County District Court case files using the Records Inquiry Tool to see if someone has been granted a sentence of probation. This information will be in the “Events & Orders of the Court” section under “Dispositions” and “Sentence.” The acronym CSCD indicates that the offender has received probation instead of jail.

How To Run a Background Check or Screening in Denton County

Background checks are compiled by pulling information from public records searches and presenting the findings in an official report. You may be asked to undergo a background check if you’re applying for a new job, volunteer role, license, apartment, etc.

Before you can conduct any background checks for professional reasons such as these, you must have the consent of the check subject in writing. That’s thanks to the U.S. Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).¹⁶ The final section of this guide includes information on what to do if you think that you are an illegal background check has been conducted using your records.

You can also always conduct a background check for personal reasons — such as to find out more details about a new neighbor or someone you’re dating — by using any of the Denton County public records discussed in this guide for a free criminal record check.

You can also look up someone’s criminal record by using the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Criminal History Conviction Name Search.¹⁷ This search checks all Texas public records, not just those for Denton County. The tool costs $3 per search in addition to a card processing charge of 2.25% plus $0.25 for every transaction.

You can also order a fingerprint-based background check (sometimes called a “Level 2” check — Level 1 checks are name-based) to verify your own records or you can order a Level 2 check on someone else as long as you also provide written consent.

The DPS Crime Records Division will process these checks for $15, plus $10 for a fingerprint card. You can set up a fingerprinting appointment at a Finger Applicant Services of Texas (FAST) location using the IdentoGO website. You can pay the FAST vendor with a credit or debit card, business check, or money order.

Following your FAST fingerprinting session, you can expect to receive the results within two weeks.

For more information, you can contact DPS’s Customer Service Team at 512.424.2000. You can also write to this address:

Texas Department of Public Safety
P.O. Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773

Additionally, you can visit the DPS headquarters at:

Texas Dept. of Public Safety
5805 N. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78752

In addition, the Denton County Clerk’s Criminal Division will search someone’s files for misdemeanor cases for an initial fee of $5 plus $5 per case record and $2.50 in credit card fees. You can see the section on performing a Denton County case search for more information.

How To View All Criminal Records in Texas via State Agencies

Of course, there are many state and national agencies that maintain records on criminal activity, as well. You can use any of the services mentioned below to check public records.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Inmate Information Search: Researchers can use this tool to look up prisoners in state-run prisons.

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Search Tool: Use this service to locate inmates currently serving time in jails run by the BOP.

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sex Offender Registry: Researchers can find sex offenders based on their most recent address or name. You can also search for sex offenders on a map.¹⁸

U.S. Justice Department National Sex Offender Public Website: You can look up offenders by name or location using this site.

Texas DPS Criminal History Conviction Name Search: As detailed in the section about background checks above, you can check someone’s criminal record throughout the state for $3 plus processing fees.

How To Access Denton County Court Records

The court system of Texas is relatively complex with many different levels. This guide will explain each level from the bottom up and include information for how to find the records you’re looking for.

At the bottom of the court system are the municipal courts, which handle city ordinance and minor traffic violations. There are a many municipal courts in Denton County; here’s a list of the five largest jurisdictions by population to help you start your search:

Municipal Court	Address	Phone Number
City of Denton Municipal Court	601 East Hickory Street, Ste. D Denton, TX 76205	940.349.8331
Lewisville Municipal Court	1197 W. Main St. Lewisville, TX 75067	972.219.3436
Little Elm Municipal Court	100 West Eldorado Pkwy. Little Elm, TX 75068	972.731.1453
The Colony Municipal Court	5151 N. Colony Boulevard The Colony, TX 75056	972.625.2200
Corinth Municipal Court	3300 Corinth Pkwy. Corinth, TX 76208	940.498.3201

To find other municipal courts in Denton County, try searching “[name of town] Texas municipal court” with Google or any other search engine.

Next come the Justice of the Peace courts, which try cases involving low-level misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and civil cases where less than $200 is in dispute.

There are six Justice of the Peace precincts in Denton County. Refer back to the table displaying each Justice of the Peace Precinct and their contact details, located above in the section on finding criminal records via various Denton County courts.

The Denton County Magistrate Court is mostly responsible for holding hearings with criminal defendants shortly after their arrest. This court is responsible for overseeing bail procedures and appointing attorneys to represent defendants.

Here’s the contact details for this court:

Denton County Magistrate Court
1450 East McKinney St.
Denton, TX 76209

Phone: 940.349.1867

However, keep in mind that the Denton County District Court is in charge of maintaining Magistrate Court records. You’ll find the contact details for this office below.

Next come the two Denton County Probate Courts. These courts are responsible for cases involving wills and estates, as well as guardianship issues. Researchers can contact the courts using this information:

Denton County Probate Courts
3900 Morse Street, Ste. 100
Denton, TX 76208

The phone number for Probate Court No. 1 is 940.349.2036, while the number for Probate Court No. 2 is 940.349.2260.

Denton County also has five County Criminal Courts, which try misdemeanor cases. In addition, there are two County Courts of Law that try civil cases in which the value in question is between $500 and $250,000, along with juvenile cases.

You can search County Court records by using the Denton County Court Records Inquiry tool. You can find details on how to use this tool in the section on looking up criminal case files above.

In addition, the seven county courts are served by the Denton County Clerk, whose office maintains records and fulfills record requests. You can order paper copies of court records for $1 a page plus an extra $5 for certification. You can pay with cash, money order, or credit card (for an additional $2.50 service fee).

To request copies of court records, first complete and print out either the Criminal Court Records Request form and fax it to 940.349.2015 or email it to [email protected].¹⁹

Or complete and print the Civil Court Records Request form. This form can be faxed to 940.349.2013 or emailed to [email protected].

Alternatively, you can mail or hand deliver either form to this address:

Denton County Clerk
1450 East McKinney St.
Denton, TX 76209

For more information, you can call the County Clerk at 940.349.2012 during business hours (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Next come the 11 Denton County District Courts are chiefly responsible for trying felony cases, along with civil cases and divorces. They are:

• The 16th District Court
• The 158th District Court
• The 211st District Court
• The 362nd District Court
• The 367th District Court
• The 393rd District Court
• The 431st District Court
• The 442nd District Court
• The 462nd District Court
• The 467th District Court
• The 481st District Court

You can search the records of all 11 District Courts by using the Denton County District Court Records Inquiry tool.⁷ The section above on looking up criminal case records contains details of how to use this service.

It’s also possible to request paper or electronic copies of District Court records by submitting the Record Request Form to the Denton County District Clerk.

Copies cost $1 per page for the first 10 pages. After that, it costs $0.10 per page. The clerk’s office will certify paper copies for an additional $5 per record.

You can pay for your copies with cash, money order, or credit card (card payments incur an additional 2.75% fee).

To order your copies, complete and print the request form and either fax, email, or mail it to the clerk’s office or deliver it in person. The fax number is 940.349.5754, and the email address is [email protected].

Here’s the mailing address:

Denton County District Clerk
P.O Box 2146
Denton, TX 76202

Here’s the address of the clerk’s office for an in-person visit:

Denton County District Clerk
1450 East McKinney St.
Denton, TX 76202

For more information, you can call the clerk’s office at 940.349.2200 during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM).

There are also two state-level appellate courts in Texas, the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. These courts are responsible for considering appeals from county-level courts.

How To Look Up & Obtain Denton County Texas Vital Records (Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death)

Denton County public records that provide details about important life events — such as marriages, deaths, and births — are considered vital records. You may want to consult vital records in order to check if someone is married or to get a copy of your certificate of birth when applying for a license or passport, among other reasons.

It’s important to note that not all vital records may be accessed by the general public. This section of this resource will explain the ins and outs of accessing vital records.

Check Marriage Records (Divorced or Married) Through Official Channels

The county clerk is responsible for maintaining all Denton County marriage records dating back to 1875.²⁰ Records older than that were destroyed in a 19th-century courthouse fire.

Anyone can use the clerk’s Official Records Search tool to find out if someone is married.

Requesters just need to select “Marriage” from the drop-down menu on the left and enter a last name to use this tool. You’ll then be able to see a list of matching marriage documents, including the names of both spouses, the date on which the certificate was recorded, and the document number.

It’s also possible to order a copy of a marriage certificate from this office online, by mail, via fax or in person. In addition, you can arrange to either receive the copy by mail or pick it up in person.

The fee is $17 for certified copies of records dated before April 2, 2001, and $18 for certified copies of records dated after that. Non-certified copies cost $1 plus $1 per page.

There’s also a $0.35 fee plus shipping and handling charges applied to all orders delivered via mail. First-class shipment costs $0.63, while USPS Priority Mail will add $9.65 to your total.

To order a copy of a record online, you can use the Marriage Certificate Request. This service will walk you through all of the steps. You will need to upload a clear image of your government-issued photo ID in order to use the service.

When ordering a copy of a marriage record online, you can pay only via credit card. It’s worth noting that this option will incur an extra $5 credit card processing fee.

When you request a copy by mail, fax, or in person, you can pay with cash, personal check, cashier’s check, money order, or credit card. Researchers should print and complete the Marriage Record Copy Request Form. You can then fax the form to 940.349.2019 or mail or bring it to this address:

Denton County Clerk – Vital Records Division
1450 East McKinney St.
Denton, TX 76209

Alternatively, you can bring the completed form and payment to any of the clerk’s satellite locations. You can find a list of these locations on the Denton County Vital Records Request website.

For more information, you can call the county clerk’s office at 940.349.2018. Business hours are Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) also allows members of the public to download marriage index dating as far back as 1966 for free from its website.²²

You can also order marriage record copies from the DSHS via mail. The fee is $20 per record.

To place your order, you can complete the Application for Marriage or Divorce Record and mail it, along with your payment and a scan of your government-issued ID, to:

Department of State Health Services
Texas Vital Records
PO Box 12040
1100 W 49th Street
Austin, Texas 78756

On the other hand, the Denton County District Clerk keeps records involving divorce cases. You can efficiently search for Denton County divorce records online by using the county’s Records Inquiry tool. By selecting “Civil & Family Case Records,” you can locate documents pertaining to divorces.

You can also order a paper copy of a divorce record from the clerk by using the Record Request Form. For certified copies, the fee is $5 plus $1 a page. Regular copies cost $1 a page.

Payment can be made with cash, money order, or credit card. You can email your completed form to [email protected].

You can also use the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to download an index of divorce cases online — or order a paper copy using the Application for Marriage or Divorce Record. This form can be mailed to the DSHS address above.

Retrieve Denton County Texas Birth & Death Certificates via the County Clerk

The Denton County Clerk’s Vital Records Office is also the record custodian for birth and death certificates. The process for ordering these records is similar to the system for ordering marriage records. However, only authorized persons can order record copies.

You can order a certificate of birth only if you are:

• The registrant
• The registrant’s parent or grandparent
• The registrant’s adult child or grandchild
• The registrant’s adult sibling
• The registrant’s legal guardian
• The registrant’s legal representative

You can order a certificate of death only if you are:

• The deceased’s parent or grandparent
• The deceased’s adult child or grandchild
• The deceased’s adult sibling
• The deceased’s legal guardian
• The registrant’s legal representative

You can request a copy of a birth or death certificate online, by mail, via fax, or in person. In addition, you can arrange to either receive the copy by mail or pick it up in person.

Each copy of a certified birth certificate costs $23, while a copy of a death certificate costs $21. In addition, there’s a $0.35 fee plus shipping and handling — $0.63 for first-class and $9.65 for priority.

When ordering copies online, researchers can use the Birth Certificate Request or the Death Certificate Request services. You can pay online only with a credit or debit card (which incurs an extra $5 fee).

Alternatively, you can pay with cash, personal check, cashier’s check, money order, or credit card when ordering copies via the mail, fax, or in person. To do so, you can use the Birth & Death Certificate Application form and then fax it to 940.349.2019. You can also mail it or bring it to this address:

Denton County Clerk – Vital Records Division
1450 East McKinney St.
Denton, TX 76209

You can also take the form to one of the clerk’s satellite locations in Denton County. You can find a list of these locations on the Denton County Vital Records Request website.²⁴

For more information, you can call the county clerk’s office at 940.349.2018. Office hours are Mondays – Fridays, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

If you’re authorized to do so, you can use the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) online service to request a certified birth certificate copy for $22 or a certified death certificate copy for $20. The department accepts online credit or debit card payments only.

Or you can complete the Mail Application for Birth Record or Mail Application for Death Record and send it to this address:

DSHS – VSS
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711

How To View Free Property Records & Tax Information in Denton County Texas

There are a few options when it comes to tracking down official property records in Denton County.

One way is by using the Denton County Online Taxes Property Search tool. This tool allows you to look up property records by owner name or address, among other options.

You’ll be able to choose from a list of properties that match your criteria. To view more details about any of the properties, researchers can click “Details” in its result card. You’ll be able to see the name of the property’s owner, their mailing address, and information about taxes owed.

For more details about this service, you can contact the office at:

Denton County Tax Assessor/Collector
1505 East McKinney St.
Denton, TX 76209

Phone: 940.349.3500

Business hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

You can also look up property information through the Denton Central Appraisal District’s website. This site features two options for looking up properties:

• Property search: Look up ownership information by name, address, or property ID number.
• Map search: Find out who owns a property by searching on a map.

No matter which search you use, you’ll be able to see information about who owns the property, their mailing address, and the property’s assessed values.

For more details, you can contact the appraisal district using this contact information:

Denton Central Appraisal District
3911 Morse St.
Denton, TX 76208

Phone: 940.349.3800

Business hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

You can also look up documents related to property ownership by using the Denton County Clerk’s Official Records Search tool. You can use this service to locate deeds, plats, and other property documents dating back as far as 1851.

Alternatively, you can order copies from the recording division of the clerk’s office with the Property Records Copy Request Form.²⁸ Plain copies cost $1 per page, while certified copies cost $5 per document plus $1 per page.

You can enter your credit card information on the form and fax it to 940.349.2019. You can also mail it or bring it in person to:

Denton County Clerk
Attn: Recording
1450 East McKinney Street
Denton, TX 76209

For more information, you can call the recording office at 940.349.2010 during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM).

An Overview of Citizens’ Rights & Using Denton County Public Records Responsibly

The U.S. Freedom of Information Act and the Texas Public Information Act help increase government transparency and ensure the right of the people to examine records kept by local, county, state, and national agencies.

However, that doesn’t mean that members of the public are allowed to use the information they’ve gathered from public records searches for unlawful activity. That includes using information to intimidate, stalk, or harass another person. It’s also against the law to use someone’s information for identity theft or fraud.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) also prohibits companies and other entities from using your information to unlawfully discriminate against you. That includes running a background check for professional reasons such as pre-employment screenings without your knowledge and consent.

If you think that you have been discriminated against by a would-be employer or in your current workplace, you can contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for assistance.²⁹ In addition, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) helps the victims of fraud.

In addition, residents of Texas can contact the state’s Workforce Commission and Civil Rights Project for help if they believe they have been the victims of discriminatory practices.

If you want to uncover more about someone who has lived in this part of the state, Denton County public records can provide you with plenty of knowledge.