Search Amarillo Residents Directory
The Amarillo residents directory connects you to public records kept by the city, Potter County, and state agencies. Amarillo has more than 200,000 people and sits in the Texas Panhandle. Police reports, court filings, vital records, and property data are all open to the public under the Texas Public Information Act. Many records can be found online, and this page walks you through the main ways to search for them.
Amarillo Overview
Amarillo Police Department Records
The Amarillo Police Department Records Section is at 200 SE 3rd St, Amarillo, TX 79101. Several phone lines serve different needs. The Police Records Manager is at 806-378-9341. The front desk and report taker line is 806-378-9452 or 806-378-6152. For open records questions, call 806-378-3579.
You can request reports in person at the police station, by mail to Attn: Open Records at 200 SE 3rd St, or through the Amarillo Public Records Center online. Phone requests are also possible for specific items. Traffic accident reports can be requested at 806-378-9452. The Records Division general line is 806-378-6169.
The department publishes a daily crime log with initial information about criminal incidents. This data is subject to change as investigations move forward. Preliminary crime classifications may shift, and the log may have minor errors. All arrested persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Certain records are never released, including juvenile law enforcement reports, attempted suicide details, suspected child abuse cases, names of suspects not yet charged, and sexual assault victim identities.
The Amarillo Police open records portal is shown in the screenshot below.
This page lets you submit open records requests directly to the Amarillo Police Department online.
Amarillo Accident Reports
Amarillo has an online traffic accident reporting system. If your accident was minor with no injuries, you may be able to fill out a Blue Form online and print it for free. To use the online system, you must answer "No" to a list of questions: Is this an emergency? Are there injuries? Is this a hit-and-run with known driver info? Does it involve a drunk driver? Is a wrecker needed? Are more than two vehicles involved? Did it happen outside the city limits?
If you answer "Yes" to any of those, you need to call the right number. Emergencies go to 911. For all other situations, call the non-emergency line at 806-378-3038. Accidents outside city limits go to the appropriate jurisdiction.
You can also buy copies of completed accident reports at the police department front counter or online. The standard fee is $6. Questions about report purchases go to 806-378-9452. The TxDOT CRIS system also has Amarillo crash reports available 7 to 14 days after the incident.
Amarillo Open Records Requests
Open records requests can be sent online through the Amarillo Public Records Center, in person at 200 SE 3rd Ave, or by mail. The form asks for your name, ID or driver's license number, address, phone numbers, and a specific description of what you need. You sign the form and can check a box for expedited or redacted options.
The city processes non-confidential information quickly. If a record might fall under an exception, the department can ask the Attorney General for a review. That process can take up to 45 working days. Certain personal data is never released. This includes dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, license plate numbers, VINs, and financial account numbers.
Other useful numbers include impound inquiries at 806-378-3038 (press 2), alarm ordinance questions at 806-378-6169, and auction inquiries through Assiter Auctioneers at 806-655-3900. Bail bond information is available through Randall County at 806-468-5752 or Potter County at 806-335-4101.
Amarillo Municipal Court Records
The Amarillo Municipal Court deals with Class C misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and city ordinance violations. The Amarillo residents directory includes access to the municipal court's online tools for citation search and fine payment.
The screenshot shows the Amarillo Municipal Court page with links to court services and online payment tools.
Higher-level criminal cases go through the Potter County or Randall County courts. The Texas Judicial Branch runs re:SearchTX for statewide court record lookups. You can also order vital records like birth and death certificates through the Texas DSHS or the Texas.gov vital records portal.
Texas State Records for Amarillo
Several state agencies hold records tied to Amarillo residents. The Texas Department of Public Safety keeps criminal history and driver records. You can order your own driving record through the DPS online system. Criminal history searches are also available through DPS for a fee. The Texas Department of State Health Services handles vital records like birth and death certificates at the state level.
The Texas Constitution and Statutes website lets you look up any state law, which can be helpful if you need to understand the rules around a particular type of record. The Texas Secretary of State handles business filings and election records. All of these state systems are available to Amarillo residents and can fill gaps that local databases might not cover.
Property tax information for Amarillo goes through both Potter County and Randall County, since the city crosses the county line. The county appraisal districts set values each year, and those records are public. You can check your property's assessed value, tax rate, and payment status through the county websites. If you are not sure which county your property falls in, the city or either county can help you figure that out.
Potter County Residents Directory
Amarillo sits mainly in Potter County, with parts of the city extending into Randall County. The county government manages most court records, property records, and vital records for Amarillo residents. For a deeper look at county-level resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
Other Texas cities have residents directory pages with local records and resources. Amarillo is somewhat remote in the Panhandle, so the nearest large cities are a drive away.