Lubbock County Residents Directory

The Lubbock County residents directory lets you search public records held by county offices in the city of Lubbock, Texas. Over 320,000 people call Lubbock County home. The County Clerk at 904 Broadway has kept official records since 1876 when the county was set up. You can search court files, property data, vital records, and more through the Lubbock County residents directory. Records are available online, by mail, or in person at the courthouse. The Lubbock County Clerk, Kelly Pinion, runs the main records office with several divisions covering civil, criminal, probate, and property matters.

Lubbock County Clerk Residents Directory

Kelly Pinion is the Lubbock County Clerk. The office is at 904 Broadway, Room 207, in Lubbock. Hours run from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. That is a bit shorter than most county offices in Texas. The main phone number is (806) 775-1076. Each division has its own line: Civil at 806-775-1047, Criminal at 806-775-1046, Probate at 806-775-1067, Real Property at 806-775-1062, and Marriage License at 806-775-1054.

One thing to know about the Lubbock County residents directory is the search policy. The County Clerk and staff will not run searches for you unless a statute requires it. The only search they must do by law is for Federal Tax Liens under Texas Property Code 14.004(d). This comes from Attorney General Opinion WW-607, which says the clerk has no duty to search records and guarantee what they find. So if you need to look up a case, you have to do it yourself using their search tools or give them a specific case number.

The Lubbock County Clerk keeps records in four main areas. The Civil division covers cases filed in County Courts at Law. The Criminal division holds misdemeanor records. The Probate division manages wills, estates, and guardianship cases. The Real Property division records deeds, mortgages, and liens. All of these records feed into the Lubbock County residents directory.

Note: Personal checks over $30 are not accepted at the Lubbock County Clerk's office, so bring a cashier's check or money order for larger requests.

Lubbock County Court Records Search

The Lubbock County District Clerk handles records for six district courts: the 72nd, 99th, 137th, 140th, 237th, and 364th. County Courts at Law #1, #2, and #3 deal with family cases. The office is at 904 Broadway, Room 105. Call (806) 775-1322 or email dcarchives@lubbockcounty.gov.

You can file court documents through the eFileTexas system. Criminal e-filing has been required since January 1, 2019. Civil e-filing is not mandatory but strongly pushed. There are 21 certified Electronic Filing Service Providers that work with the system. If you want to file on your own, the eFileTexas SelfHelp portal walks you through it step by step. The Lubbock County residents directory for court records is also tied into re:SearchTX, which gives you free public access to filed documents.

Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $5.00 per document. You need to pay before the office will hand over the records. Credit cards work but come with a convenience fee of $2 minimum or 2.9%. Older case files are stored off-site. Getting those may take 24 to 48 hours since staff have to pull them from the archive.

Property Records in the Lubbock County Residents Directory

Property records in Lubbock County come from two offices. The County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real property papers. Recording costs $26.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each page after that. You can search property records online at erecord.lubbockcounty.gov. This database covers records from 1876 all the way to the present.

The Lubbock Central Appraisal District sets property values and handles exemptions. Their office is at 1310 Broadway, Suite 150. Call (806) 762-5000. Gary Earnest is the Chief Appraiser. You can search their site by address, owner name, account number, or geographic ID. Homestead, over-65, disability, and agricultural exemptions must be filed by April 30 each year. If you want to protest your appraised value, the deadline is May 15 or 30 days after you get your notice.

The Lubbock County residents directory for property includes the appraisal district search portal shown below.

This tool lets you look up assessed values, exemption status, and ownership data for any parcel in Lubbock County.

Lubbock County Vital Records

Vital records in Lubbock County work a bit differently than in some other counties. For births and deaths that took place after 1950, you need to call the City of Lubbock Vital Records office at 806-775-2926. The County Clerk only keeps vital records for rural areas of Lubbock County. The state also holds copies at Texas DSHS in Austin.

Marriage licenses are handled at the County Clerk's office. Both people must show up in person with a valid ID. A standard license costs $82.00 for Texas residents. If you take the Twogether in Texas premarital class, the fee drops to $21.00 and the 72-hour waiting period goes away. Military deployment also waives the wait. The Lubbock County residents directory includes marriage records that are public from the day they are filed.

Assumed name certificates (DBA filings) are also done at the Clerk's office. Each partner must come in person or send a notarized form. The filing fee is $25.00 plus recording charges.

Note: For births and deaths in the city of Lubbock after 1950, go to the city vital records office, not the county.

Lubbock County Tax and Voter Records

The Lubbock County Tax Assessor-Collector is at 916 Main Street, Suite 101. Call (806) 775-1327. This office collects property taxes for about 130,000 accounts across all taxing entities in the county. You can pay online using a credit card or e-check. Taxes go past due on February 1 after the tax year. Penalty and interest pile up each month. Payment plans may be an option for past-due accounts.

Vehicle registration and title transfers also go through this office. New residents must register their vehicles within 30 days. The Tax Assessor-Collector also serves as the voter registrar for Lubbock County. You can register to vote at any of their locations year-round. Check your registration at VoteTexas.gov. The Lubbock County residents directory for voter data ties into the statewide system.

Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Records

The Sheriff's Office is at 801 Main Street in Lubbock. Call (806) 775-1400. They run the county detention center at the same address. An online inmate roster lets you search current inmates. Video visitation is set up for jail visits.

The Records Division handles incident reports and accident reports. You can submit a Texas Public Information Act request for records. Civil process services are also available for serving court papers like citations and subpoenas. The Lubbock County residents directory for law enforcement records can be accessed through the Sheriff's website or in person.

Lubbock County Residents Directory State Resources

The Texas open records law found at the state legislature website governs how Lubbock County handles public information requests.

You can read the full text of Government Code Chapter 552 to understand your rights when requesting Lubbock County records.

Cities in Lubbock County

Lubbock County is centered on the city of Lubbock. All county records are handled at the offices on Broadway and Main Street in downtown Lubbock.

Other communities in Lubbock County include Wolfforth, Slaton, Shallowater, and Idalou. All records for these areas go through the Lubbock County offices.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit near Lubbock County in West Texas. Make sure you have the right county before requesting records.