Search El Paso Residents Directory
The El Paso residents directory covers public records held by city offices and El Paso County. With more than 680,000 people, El Paso is the sixth largest city in Texas and sits on the U.S.-Mexico border in far west Texas. Records available include court cases, police reports, vital records, and property files. The city and county both offer online tools for searching and requesting documents under the Texas Public Information Act.
El Paso Overview
El Paso Residents Directory Records
Public records in El Paso come from both city and county sources. The city keeps its own records through the City Clerk's office, while El Paso County maintains court files, property deeds, and vital records. State agencies also hold records for El Paso residents, including driver history and criminal records from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The City of El Paso website links to all city departments and their records. You can find contact info, forms, and online tools for each office. The city clerk handles public information requests, council meeting minutes, ordinances, and election records.
El Paso County court records are available through the El Paso County Court website. The system uses Odyssey Public Access and covers criminal, civil, family, and probate case records. You can search by name or case number. Jail records and bond information are also available through this portal.
Keep in mind that the county makes no warranty about the accuracy or completeness of online records. Recent entries may not show up right away.
El Paso Police Department Records
The El Paso Police Department Records Division is at 911 N. Raynor St, El Paso, TX 79903. The phone number for records is 915-212-4267. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
You can get police reports in person, by mail, or online. In-person requests cost $6 and you need a valid ID. Mail requests cost $6 plus a $1.50 mailing fee. Send a written request with a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment to the Records Division. Make checks payable to "The City of El Paso." Do not mail cash.
Online crash reports are available through the TxDOT Crash Records Information System. Reports may take up to 14 days to appear. You can search by name, driver's license number, VIN, or TxDOT Crash ID.
Here is the EPPD cost schedule for common reports:
- Accident/Crash Reports: $6.00
- Offense/Incident Reports: $0.10 per page (first 50 pages)
- Certified Accident Report: $6.00 plus $2.00
- Open Records (first 50 pages): $0.10 per page
The El Paso police records portal is shown in the screenshot below.
This image shows the El Paso city website where you can find links to police services and records request forms.
El Paso Municipal Court
The El Paso Municipal Court is at 810 E. Overland, El Paso, TX 79901. The phone number is 915-212-0215. The court handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and city ordinance violations.
The Public Access Portal lets you search for citations, warrants, and court docket information online. You can also pay tickets or warrants through the portal. Note that tickets issued within 7 to 10 business days may not appear yet, and records before January 1, 2006 were purged due to the retention policy.
Below is a screenshot of the El Paso Municipal Court page.
The municipal court page shows options for citation search, online payment, and court date information.
El Paso County Court Records
The El Paso County Court runs a public records search that covers criminal case records, civil family and probate case records, jail records, and jail bond records. The system uses the Odyssey Public Access portal.
You can search by party name, case number, or other details. The portal is free to use. Keep in mind that the county notes the information may not be fully up to date or complete. It is your responsibility to verify any data you find through this system.
The El Paso County Court online portal is shown here.
This screenshot shows the El Paso County Court records search portal used for case lookups.
El Paso City Clerk Records
The El Paso City Clerk is the official custodian of city records. The office keeps council meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and board and commission records. It also handles city elections and maintains the municipal code.
Public information requests go through the city's online portal. You can submit them electronically, by email, by mail, or in person at City Hall. Under state law, the city must respond within 10 business days. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. If a request would cost more than $40, the city provides an estimate before starting work.
You do not need to explain why you want the records. Government info is presumed open unless a specific law makes it confidential. If the city thinks an exception applies, they must seek an Attorney General ruling within 10 business days.
State Resources for El Paso
The Texas Judicial Branch runs the re:SearchTX system for court records across all Texas counties. You can use it to search for cases in El Paso County and other jurisdictions around the state.
For vital records like birth and death certificates, the Texas Department of State Health Services is the state-level source. You can also get these through the El Paso County Clerk's office for events that happened in the county. The Texas.gov vital records page provides more info on how to order copies.
Voter registration records are public in Texas. You can check your registration status through the VoteTexas.gov website.
El Paso County Residents Directory
El Paso is the county seat of El Paso County. The county government manages court records, property records, and vital records for all residents in the area. The county clerk, district clerk, and tax office are all based in El Paso.
Nearby Cities
El Paso is the only major city in El Paso County with a residents directory page. For records in other parts of Texas, check the links below.