Search Sherman Residents Directory
The Sherman residents directory connects you to public records held by Grayson County and the City of Sherman. As the county seat of Grayson County in North Texas near the Oklahoma border, Sherman is home to about 43,000 people. Public records for Sherman residents are maintained at both the city and county level, with Grayson County handling most court filings, property deeds, and vital records. Since the county courthouse is right in town, residents can easily access county records without traveling.
Sherman Overview
Sherman Public Records Search
Public records in Sherman are divided between the city and Grayson County. The City of Sherman manages police reports, municipal court files, and city administrative records. City Hall is at 220 W Mulberry St, Sherman, TX 75090. Grayson County handles property deeds, court filings, marriage licenses, and vital records at the county courthouse.
The Sherman City Clerk's Office administers the Texas Public Information Act for the city. You can submit requests by email to cityrecords@cityofsherman.com, by mail to PO Box 1106, Sherman, TX 75091, or by fax to 903-892-7394. Requests must be in writing with a detailed description of the records you need. The city runs a Public Records Request Center for managing these requests.
The Texas Public Information Act gives anyone the right to request government records. You do not need to be a Sherman resident. You also do not need to say why you want the records. The city has 10 business days to respond to your written request. If the records involve sensitive material, the city may ask the Texas Attorney General for guidance on what can be released.
For county-level records, the Grayson County Clerk and District Clerk handle different categories of documents. The county clerk covers property filings, vital records, and county court cases. The district clerk manages district court cases including civil lawsuits, felony cases, and family law matters.
Grayson County Records
The Grayson County Clerk handles property records, vital records, and county court cases for Sherman residents. Property filings include deeds, liens, mortgages, and other real estate documents. If you need to check ownership of a property in Sherman or look for liens, the county clerk's office at the courthouse is where to go.
Marriage licenses are issued by the Grayson County Clerk for about $81. There is a 72-hour waiting period before the ceremony, which can be waived by completing a premarital education course. Both applicants must appear in person with valid photo identification.
Birth and death certificates for events in Grayson County are kept by the county clerk. Copies cost about $22 for birth certificates and $20 for death certificates. You can also order vital records through the Texas Vital Records portal or the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The Grayson County District Clerk manages district court records. The county sheriff's office maintains jail records and may offer an online inmate search.
Sherman Police Records
The Sherman Police Department uses a GovQA online records portal for open records requests. This system lets you submit requests, track their status, and receive responses electronically. You can request incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records through this portal.
Crash reports from Sherman are also available through the TxDOT Crash Records Information System, the statewide database for crash reports from every law enforcement agency in Texas. Reports usually show up 7 to 10 business days after the incident. Standard copies cost $6 and certified copies are $8.
The department processes all requests under the Texas Public Information Act and has 10 business days to respond. Records tied to open investigations or protected categories may be partially redacted.
The Sherman residents directory screenshot below shows the police department's records request portal.
The GovQA portal shown above is used for submitting and tracking open records requests to the Sherman Police Department.
Sherman Municipal Court Records
The Sherman Municipal Court is located at the Municipal Building, 405 North Rusk. The court handles Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. These are all fine-only offenses including traffic tickets, parking citations, and minor code infractions.
The court is a court of record, which means appeals are based on the existing record rather than a new trial. You can pay fines online, in person, or by mail. The court offers deferred disposition and defensive driving courses for eligible traffic offenses. If you want to contest a citation, you can request a trial before a judge or jury.
Warrant information is available from the court. If you have an outstanding fine or missed a court date, it is best to resolve the matter quickly. The court can help with payment plans and other options.
The image above shows the Sherman Municipal Court page with details about court services and payment options.
Voter Registration and Property Records
Voter registration for Sherman residents goes through the Grayson County Elections office. You can check your status and find your polling place on the county website or at VoteTexas.gov. The state website provides info about upcoming elections across Texas.
Property tax records are managed by the Grayson County Appraisal District. This office sets assessed values for all property in the county. You can search for appraised values, ownership details, and tax history on their website. The Grayson County Tax Assessor-Collector handles the collection of property taxes. If you believe your property was appraised too high, you can file a protest with the appraisal review board before the yearly deadline.
Deed records and other property filings go through the Grayson County Clerk. Recorded documents include warranty deeds, deeds of trust, releases, and mechanic's liens. You can search for these at the courthouse or through any online portal the county offers.
Texas State Records Resources
The Texas Judicial Branch runs re:SearchTX, a statewide court records search covering civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. This is useful for searching across counties. Criminal history records at the state level are kept by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Business entity records are searchable through the Texas Secretary of State's SOSDirect portal for free.
Grayson County Residents Directory
Sherman is the county seat of Grayson County. The county government manages most court records, property records, and vital records for city residents. The main county offices are right in Sherman at the courthouse. For a full overview of Grayson County resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities near Sherman also have residents directory pages with local public records info.