Search Denton County Residents Directory
The Denton County residents directory covers public records for more than 900,000 people who live in this fast-growing part of North Texas. County offices in the city of Denton store property deeds, court files, vital records, tax records, and voter data. You can look up many of these records online for free through the County Clerk and District Clerk websites. The county has records going back to 1846 when it was first established. Whether you need a marriage license, a deed, or a court case filing, the Denton County residents directory is a good place to start your search.
Denton County Overview
Denton County Clerk Residents Directory
County Clerk Juli Luke runs the office that stores most Denton County public records. The main office is at 1450 E. McKinney Street in Denton, TX 76209. Call (940) 349-2012 or fax (940) 349-2013. You can also email county.clerk@dentoncounty.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office handles real property records, vital records, assumed names, and marriage licenses.
The Denton County Clerk's website has a free online records search. You need to register for a free account. Once logged in, you can search by party name, document number, date range, or document type. Results show deeds, liens, mortgages, plats, and other filed documents. Land records from 1854 to the present are available online. You can view document images and download unofficial copies at no cost. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus a $5 certification fee.
Recording a new document in Denton County costs $25 for the first page and $4 for each extra page. Plats cost $50 plus $4 per page over the first. The office also offers a free property alert service. If you sign up, you get a notice any time your name shows up in a new real property filing. This helps protect against fraud. All Denton County property owners should consider registering for it.
| Office | Denton County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1450 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76209 |
| Phone | (940) 349-2012 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | dentoncounty.gov |
Note: When searching older Denton County records with handwritten names, try alternate spellings and different spacing for initials.
Vital Records in Denton County
Vital records are a core part of the Denton County residents directory. Birth certificates cost $23. Death certificates are $21 for the first copy. Marriage licenses cost $82 to issue, and certified copies of a marriage license cost $17 or $18 depending on when the marriage took place. Copies of marriages before April 2, 2001 are $17. After that date they run $18, plus credit card fees if you pay online.
You can search the Denton County marriage records index online for free. Select "Marriage" from the dropdown menu. The search returns names, marriage dates, and certificate numbers. The Denton County Clerk also handles assumed name filings. You can search for existing DBAs free online before filing a new one. Filing requires a notarized form with the business name, address, and owner details. The certificate stays valid for ten years.
Denton County Court Records Directory
District Clerk David Trantham keeps court records for all Denton County district courts. The office is at 1450 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76209. The mailing address is P.O. Box 2146, Denton, TX 76202. Call (940) 349-2200. You can email dcrecords@dentoncounty.gov or fax requests to (940) 349-5754.
Court records in the Denton County residents directory include civil lawsuits, family law cases, and felony criminal cases. You can search online through the county's judicial records portal. The District Clerk's page links to the search tool. Results show party names, attorney information, case type, filing dates, court assignment, docket entries, and judgments. Some documents are viewable online. Others need a formal request.
The Denton County District Clerk portal is shown below for reference.
Use this portal to find case details, hearing dates, and filed documents for Denton County courts.
There are four ways to get copies of Denton County court records. You can go in person, mail a request, fax it, or email it to dcrecords@dentoncounty.gov. Every request needs a completed Record Request Form. A search fee of $5 applies if you do not have the case number. Standard copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $5 per document plus $1 per page. In-person requests get same-day service. Mail takes 5 to 10 business days. Email and fax requests usually take 2 to 3 days. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, most court records are public. Juvenile, adoption, mental health, and sealed records are exceptions.
Note: Denton County has supported electronic filing since 2012, and all case types can now be filed through the state e-filing portal.
Denton County Property Records
Property records form a big part of the Denton County residents directory. The Tax Assessor-Collector's office is run by Dawn Waye. It sits at 1505 E McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209. Call (940) 349-3500. This office handles property tax collection, vehicle registration, and voter registration. You can pay property taxes online and renew vehicle registrations through the county website. Multiple branch offices are spread across the county for easier access.
The Denton Central Appraisal District sets property values for over 350,000 properties in the county. You can search by address, owner name, or account number. The site lets you file exemption applications and protest property values online. A mobile app is also available for property searches on the go.
The Denton Central Appraisal District search page is shown here.
Use this tool to look up assessed values, ownership details, and exemption status for any Denton County property.
Denton County Residents Directory Resources
The Denton County Public Records Portal gives free online access to county court records, case searches, and court calendars. You can also find jail and bond records through this portal. It links to the Texas Convictions Database and the Sex Offender Registry as well. Records are updated on a regular basis.
The Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search, jail records, incident reports, and warrant information. For statewide records, you can use the Texas Judicial Branch portal or the Texas Attorney General's open government page. The Texas statutes website has the full text of every law that applies to Denton County public records.
Cities in Denton County
Denton County includes several cities. Public records for all of them go through the Denton County offices.
Other communities in Denton County include Little Elm, Corinth, Highland Village, and Argyle. All county-level records for these places are on file at the Denton County offices.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Denton County. Make sure you search the right county for the records you need. Records are filed where the property or event is located.