Taylor County Residents Directory Search

The Taylor County residents directory gives you access to public records held by county offices in Abilene, Texas. Taylor County has about 145,000 residents and was set up in 1858. The County Clerk at 300 Oak Street keeps records that go back to 1878. Court files, property documents, vital records, and voter data are all part of the Taylor County residents directory. Brandi DeRemer serves as County Clerk and Tammy Robinson is the District Clerk. You can search records online, visit the courthouse in Abilene, or send requests by mail to get the information you need.

Taylor County Clerk Residents Directory

Brandi DeRemer is the Taylor County Clerk. Her office is at 300 Oak Street, Suite 100, in Abilene. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (325) 674-1202 or email county.clerk@taylorcounty.texas.gov. The Taylor County residents directory at this office holds official records from 1878 all the way to the present day.

The County Clerk keeps real property records like deeds, mortgages, and liens. Recording a deed costs $26.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each page after that. Certified copies are $5.00 for the certificate plus $1.00 per page. You can pay with cash, check, or money order. Credit cards may be accepted too. The office also files assumed name certificates (DBA filings) for businesses in Taylor County. Court records for the County Court, probate cases, and Commissioners Court minutes are all held here.

The Taylor County Clerk provides records as a public service. The office notes that it does not certify the accuracy of information on its website. They suggest that you search all spelling variations of a name to get the best results. Online sessions time out after a period of sitting idle, so keep that in mind when doing longer searches.

Note: Try all name spelling variations when searching the Taylor County residents directory online to make sure you find every matching record.

Search Taylor County Court Records

Tammy Robinson is the Taylor County District Clerk. Her office is at 300 Oak Street, Suite 400 in Abilene. Call (325) 674-1225 or fax (325) 674-1316. The District Clerk keeps civil, criminal, family law, and juvenile court records. Case information is available through an online portal. You can also use re:SearchTX to search for Taylor County court documents at no charge.

E-filing is available for civil cases through the eFileTexas system. This works for both attorneys and people who file on their own. Copies run $1.00 per page, and certified copies add $5.00. Daily court dockets are posted at the courthouse. The Taylor County residents directory for court records includes everything from civil suits to criminal cases and family law proceedings. Older files are stored off-site and may take a day or two to pull.

The District Clerk also manages jury selection for all district courts in Taylor County. Passport applications are processed by appointment at this office. If you need court records and are not sure where to start, call the District Clerk's office and they can point you to the right place.

Taylor County Residents Directory Online Search

Taylor County offers a free online records search through their website. Go to taylorcountytx-web.tylerhost.net to get started. You can search by name, date range, document type, instrument number, or legal description. This covers property records, court records, and other official documents filed with the County Clerk.

The statewide re:SearchTX portal is another tool for finding Taylor County court documents. It connects to the eFileTexas system for a broader view of filed records. The Taylor County residents directory online tools are free to use. You can search at any time from any location. If you need official copies, though, you will have to order them through the Clerk's office and pay the copy fees.

The Taylor County Appraisal District also has an online search at taylorcad.org. This is the place to look up property values, ownership info, and exemption status. You can search by address, owner name, or account number. The site also has interactive GIS maps showing property lines and boundaries across Taylor County.

Taylor County Residents Directory Resources

The Taylor County Appraisal District website lets you search property values and ownership data for parcels across the county.

Use this tool to look up assessed values, check exemption status, or file a property value protest for Taylor County properties.

The Texas open records law at the state website governs how all Taylor County offices handle public information requests.

You can read Government Code Chapter 552 to learn your rights when requesting records from Taylor County offices.

Taylor County Property Records

The Taylor County Appraisal District is at 3689 North 6th Street in Abilene. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1800, Abilene, TX 79604. Call (325) 676-9381. Gary Earnest serves as Chief Appraiser. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Property values are set each year according to the Texas Property Tax Code and USPAP standards.

Exemption applications for homestead, over-65, and disability can be filed online or at the office. The deadline is April 30. Business personal property owners must file annual renditions by April 15. If you disagree with your appraised value, file a protest by May 15 or 30 days after getting your notice. Online protest filing is available through the CAD website. The Appraisal Review Board hears protested values each year.

Taylor County has special provisions for properties damaged by natural disasters. If your property is hit by severe weather, you may qualify for a disaster exemption. The Taylor County residents directory for property records ties together the County Clerk's recording office and the Appraisal District's value data to give a full picture of any parcel in the county.

Vital Records in Taylor County

The Taylor County Clerk handles vital records for the area. Birth certificates cost $23.00 and death certificates are $21.00. These cover rural Taylor County events only. For births and deaths in the city of Abilene, you may need to check with the city. Marriage licenses cost $82.00, or $21.00 with a premarital education certificate. Records go back to 1878.

Birth records are private for 75 years under Texas law. Death records stay sealed for 25 years. Marriage records are public from day one. You can also get vital records from the Texas DSHS in Austin if the county office cannot help. The Taylor County residents directory for vital records covers marriage, birth, and death data as well as military discharge papers (DD-214) and assumed name certificates.

Note: Search for marriage records through the Taylor County Clerk's online portal, where records from 1878 to the present are indexed.

Taylor County Tax and Voter Records

The Taylor County Tax Assessor-Collector is at 400 Oak Street, Suite 101 in Abilene. Call (325) 674-1250. This office collects property taxes, processes vehicle registrations and titles, and handles voter registration. Online tax payment is available 24 hours a day. Annual tax statements go to all property owners.

Homestead and other exemptions are processed through this office. Multiple payment methods are accepted. Branch locations across Taylor County make it easy to get vehicle registration and other services done without going to the main office in Abilene. You can check voter registration through VoteTexas.gov. The Taylor County residents directory for voter and tax data connects to both county and state systems.

Taylor County Sheriff Records

The Taylor County Sheriff's Office is at 911 South Beech Street in Abilene. Call (325) 674-1300. The county jail is at 910 Vogel Street. An online inmate roster shows current inmates. Both video and in-person visits are available for jail visitation.

Incident reports can be requested from the Sheriff's Office. Civil process services handle paper service for court matters. Active warrant information is available by phone or in person. The Taylor County residents directory for law enforcement records covers the Sheriff's files along with court data from the District Clerk's office.

Cities in Taylor County

Taylor County is centered on Abilene, the county seat and largest city. All county records are managed at the offices on Oak Street in Abilene.

Other communities in Taylor County include Merkel, Tuscola, Tye, and Buffalo Gap. Records for these areas go through Taylor County offices in Abilene.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Taylor County in West Central Texas. Make sure you know which county covers your address before requesting records.