Collin County Residents Directory

Collin County sits just north of Dallas and is one of the fastest growing parts of Texas, with more than one million people now calling it home. The Collin County residents directory gives you a way to look up public records held by county offices in McKinney, Plano, and other communities. You can search for property deeds, court case files, vital records like birth and death certificates, and voter registration data. The County Clerk, District Clerk, and Tax Assessor-Collector each keep different types of records that are open to the public. Most of these can be found online or by visiting a county office in person.

Collin County Clerk Residents Directory

The Collin County Clerk keeps most of the public records you will find in the residents directory. This office stores land records, vital records, and assumed name certificates. It has two locations. The main office is at 2300 Bloomdale Road, Suite 2106, in McKinney. A second office sits at 900 East Park Boulevard in Plano. You can call the McKinney office at (972) 548-4185 or the Plano office at (972) 881-3025. Both are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Property records in Collin County are searchable online through the County Clerk's land recordings page. The deed search tool lets you look up records by name, instrument number, or volume and page. Records from January 2006 through April 2022 use a 17-digit instrument number that starts with the year, month, and day. After May 2, 2022, the format changed to 13-digit numbers that start with the year only. If you only have an address, search the Collin Central Appraisal District site first to get a legal description, then use that to find deeds.

There is one thing to keep in mind about the online database. Per state law HB 4350, some information is redacted from certain instruments. The online system does not serve as the official record. For official copies, you need to visit the office or request certified copies by mail. Recording a new document costs $25 for the first page and $4 for each page after that. Certified copies run $5 per document plus $1 per page.

Collin County Vital Records

The residents directory for Collin County includes vital records held at the County Clerk's office. Birth certificates cost $23 per certified copy. Death certificates are $21 for the first copy, and $4 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Marriage licenses cost $82 to issue, and certified copies of a marriage license are $20 each. These fees are set by Texas law under the Texas Local Government Code.

You can get vital records in person at the McKinney office. Processing time depends on whether the record is stored on site or in the archive. Older records may take longer to pull. The Collin County Clerk also handles assumed name filings for businesses. You can search for an assumed name in person, online, or by mail. Phone requests are not accepted. A mail search costs $10 per name and includes a copy of the certificate if one exists.

The Texas Department of State Health Services portal also provides access to vital records statewide.

The state portal is available at the DSHS vital statistics page shown below.

This tool can help you find records that may not yet appear in the Collin County system.

Note: Birth certificates for election ID purposes are free when requested in person at the Collin County Clerk's office.

Search Collin County Court Records

The Collin County District Clerk handles court records for all district courts in the county. This includes civil cases, family law matters, and criminal felony cases. The office is at 2100 Bloomdale Road in McKinney. Call (972) 548-4350 for help. Court records go back to 1984 through the Collin County Judicial Records Search system. For records before 1984, you need to search in person or submit a written request.

Searching court records in Collin County costs $5 per name if you do not have a case number. Plain copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5 for the certification seal. You can request records in person, by mail at 2100 Bloomdale Rd, McKinney, TX 75071, or by fax. In-person requests are typically handled the same day if submitted by 4:00 PM. Mail requests take longer depending on volume.

The online judicial records portal is free and runs around the clock. You can search County Courts at Law, Probate Courts, District Courts, and Justice Courts. Results show party names, dates, and case dispositions. Under the Texas Public Information Act, most court records are open to anyone. Some records are restricted. Juvenile cases are confidential. Adoption files are sealed. Mental health records and cases with family violence victim information may be redacted.

Attorneys must file through eFileTexas.gov. People representing themselves can file in person at the courthouse. Documents filed electronically are processed within 24 to 48 hours.

Collin County Property Tax Records

Property tax records are part of the Collin County residents directory. The Tax Assessor-Collector's office at 2300 Bloomdale Road, Suite 2324, in McKinney handles tax collection, vehicle registration, and voter registration. Call (972) 547-5020 for questions. The office has branch locations around the county for convenience. You can pay property taxes online or look up tax bills through the county website.

The Collin Central Appraisal District values over 400,000 properties in the county. Search property values by address, owner name, or account number at their website. You can also file for exemptions or protest your property value online. The appraisal district office is at 250 Eldorado Parkway in McKinney, and the phone number is (469) 742-9200. Property data is a key part of any Collin County residents directory search because it shows ownership, assessed values, and tax status for every parcel.

Note: The Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector also serves as the voter registrar and can help with voter registration inquiries.

Collin County Sheriff Records

The Collin County Sheriff's Office maintains jail records, inmate search tools, incident reports, and warrant information. Inmate search is available online. The Sheriff's Office runs the Collin County Jail and also provides court security and civil process services. These records are part of the broader Collin County residents directory and can be accessed through the Sheriff's website.

If you need to look up someone who was recently booked, the online inmate search shows current jail population data. Incident reports and warrant checks are also available through the office. For older records or more detailed reports, you may need to submit a formal request under the Texas Public Information Act.

Statewide Residents Directory Resources

Several state agencies provide records that complement the Collin County residents directory. The Texas Judicial Branch runs the statewide court records portal. You can search for cases filed in any Texas county through this system. The VoteTexas.gov site lets you check voter registration status for anyone in Collin County or elsewhere in the state.

The Texas Attorney General's office oversees open government rules that apply to all county records. Under the Texas Open Government page, you can learn about your rights to access public records. The Texas Constitution and Statutes site has the full text of every law that governs how Collin County offices handle records. All of these resources are free and open to the public.

The statewide court records search is available through the Texas Judicial Branch website shown here.

This portal covers cases from courts in Collin County and across the state.

Cities in Collin County

Collin County has several cities and communities. All public records for these areas are filed with Collin County offices in McKinney.

Other communities in Collin County include Wylie, Celina, Prosper, and Murphy. Records for all of these areas go through the Collin County Clerk or District Clerk offices.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Collin County. If you are not sure which county holds the records you need, check the address. Records are filed in the county where the property or event is located.