Montgomery County Residents Directory

Montgomery County sits just north of Houston and is home to more than 650,000 people. The Montgomery County residents directory covers public records kept at county offices in Conroe, the county seat. You can search for property deeds, court case files, vital records, tax information, and voter registration data. County Clerk L. Brandon Steinmann manages the main records office on West Davis Street. The county has official public records stretching back to 1836, the year Texas declared independence. Many records are available online around the clock, while others need an in-person visit or a mail request.

Montgomery County Clerk Records

The Montgomery County Clerk's office is the main hub for the residents directory in this county. County Clerk L. Brandon Steinmann heads the office at 210 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77301. The mailing address is P.O. Box 959, Conroe, TX 77305. Call (936) 539-7885 or email countyclerk@mctx.org. The office is organized into three main divisions: Courts, Public Records, and Vital Records.

The Courts Division covers County Court at Law numbers 1, 4, 5, and 6, plus Probate Court No. 1. The Public Records Division stores assumed names, livestock branding records, foreclosure notices, liquor licenses, military discharges, and all real property recordings. The Vital Records Division handles birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses. Each division has its own forms and fee sheets posted on the website.

The Montgomery County Clerk offers online services for many common tasks. You can apply for assumed names, birth certificates, burial transit permits, death certificates, liquor licenses, livestock brands, marriage licenses, and indigent defense. Self-help legal resources and attorney grievance information are also linked on the county site. The office posts customer service feedback options so residents can share their experience.

Search Montgomery County Property Records

Property records form one of the biggest parts of the Montgomery County residents directory. The Recording and Research page on the county website covers official public records from 1836 to the present. That includes deeds, land patent records, mortgages, judgments, and tax liens. Some of these go back to the Republic of Texas era. E-recording is available for eligible filers under Local Government Code 195.003 through authorized vendor partnerships.

To get copies of Montgomery County property records by mail, send your request to P.O. Box 959, Conroe, TX 77305. Make checks or money orders payable to Montgomery County Clerk. Personal checks must include your name, address, phone number, and a legible copy of your ID. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return. Mail requests take 24 to 72 hours to process. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5 for certification per document. Plain copies are $1 per page. You can view documents online first to count pages and calculate fees before sending payment.

The Montgomery Central Appraisal District sets property values for over 250,000 properties in the county. Search by address, owner name, or account number. You can file exemptions and protest values online. A mobile app is also available for property lookups on your phone.

The Montgomery Central Appraisal District site is shown below.

Use this tool to check assessed values, ownership records, and exemption status for Montgomery County properties.

Note: Always view the document online first to count pages before mailing payment, since incorrect fees will delay your request.

Montgomery County Vital Records Directory

The Montgomery County residents directory includes vital records held at the County Clerk's office in Conroe. Birth certificates cost $23 per certified copy. That breaks down to a $10 copy fee, a $2 surcharge under Texas Health and Safety Code 191.0045(e), a $10 Texas Online fee, and a $1 preservation fee. Death certificates are $21 total. An additional copy in the same request costs just $4.

Marriage licenses in Montgomery County cost $81. The fee includes a $60 license fee under Texas Local Government Code 118.011, a $10 records management fee, a $10 records archive fee, and a $1 preservation fee. The license fee is waived if you have a Twogether in Texas premarital education certificate. Out-of-state applicants pay $100 instead of the base $60. Declarations of informal marriage cost $46 total.

Uncertified copies of marriage documents cost $1 per page. Certified copies run $6 each. The HOME Program has a voluntary $5 contribution option for both birth certificates and marriage licenses. An online ordering system for certified copies of vital records is available through the county website. The county also posts a detailed vital fee sheet with all statutory authorities listed for each charge.

Montgomery County Court Records

The Montgomery County District Clerk keeps records for all district courts in the county. Court records cover civil lawsuits, family law cases like custody and support, and all felony criminal prosecutions. The office offers online case search tools and passport services. You can access basic case information online at no cost.

Montgomery County also has a Records Management department that handles public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act. This office manages records retention policies across all county departments, runs the digital records storage system, and provides access to archived records. You can submit requests online. Records preservation services help make sure that older documents stay accessible for the long term.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at mctx.org provides online inmate search, jail records, incident reports, and warrant information. These records are part of the broader Montgomery County residents directory. The Sheriff's Office also handles civil process services and court security.

Montgomery County Recording Fees

Recording fees in Montgomery County follow a schedule that was updated on January 1, 2025. The base recording fee is $5 under Local Government Code 118.011(a)(2). A $10 records management fee and a $10 records archive fee are added to every recording. The first page includes up to five names. Additional names after five cost $0.25 each. Additional page fees vary by document type.

Subdivision plats have their own process. County plats need Commissioner's Court approval before the Clerk will file them. City plats need city council approval, and the approval must show on the plat itself. Plat recording fees are set by the County Engineer's Office and depend on plat size. The Clerk also handles UCC fixture filings. Regular UCC financing statements go through the Texas Secretary of State. Fixture filings at the county level use real property recording fees and are good for five years unless continued.

Note: The Montgomery County Clerk offers a free FraudSleuth program that sends alerts if someone files a document using your name.

Statewide Residents Directory Tools

Several state-level tools work alongside the Montgomery County residents directory. The Texas Judicial Branch runs a statewide court records search. You can use VoteTexas.gov to check voter registration for anyone in Montgomery County. The Texas Attorney General's open government page explains your right to access public records. The Tax Assessor-Collector serves as voter registrar for the county and handles property taxes, vehicle registration, and voter rolls.

The Texas statutes site is shown here for reference.

This site has the full text of every Texas law that governs Montgomery County public records.

Cities in Montgomery County

Montgomery County has several communities north of Houston. All public records for these areas are filed at the Montgomery County offices in Conroe.

Other communities in Montgomery County include The Woodlands, Spring, Willis, Magnolia, and New Caney. County-level records for all of these areas go through the Montgomery County Clerk or District Clerk offices in Conroe.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Montgomery County. Check the address of the property or event to make sure you search in the right county.