Search Williamson County Residents Directory

The Williamson County residents directory connects you to public records held by offices in Georgetown, Round Rock, and other locations across the county. Williamson County has grown fast in recent years, with more than 650,000 people now calling it home. The county seat is Georgetown, where most of the main offices sit. From property deeds and court filings to vital records and voter data, the Williamson County residents directory covers a wide range of public documents. Multiple departments handle these records, and many offer online search tools. This guide breaks down where to go and what each office can provide.

Williamson County Clerk Office

County Clerk Nancy E. Rister runs one of the oldest government offices in Texas. The Williamson County Clerk serves as the recorder of deeds, liens, plats, and other property documents. The office also handles vital records like birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses. It serves as the clerk for the civil courts, probate court, misdemeanor county courts at law, and commissioners court. This office is a key part of the Williamson County residents directory.

The main office is at 405 Martin Luther King Street in Georgetown. Phone is 512-943-1515. The recording and vital records division in the basement is open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The courts division on the second floor stays open until 5:00 PM. Williamson County keeps records going back to 1848. The office also handles assumed name certificates, cattle brands, and military discharge records. If you need DBA forms for a corporation, those now go to the Secretary of State in Austin per House Bill 3609.

The Williamson County Clerk's office won the Five Star Vital Registration Award for 2023 from the Texas Department of State Health Services. That speaks to the quality of their records work.

Williamson County Residents Directory for Court Records

The Williamson County District Clerk keeps all district court records. These include civil lawsuits, felony criminal cases, family court matters, and adoption files. The office is at 405 MLK in Georgetown. Call 512-943-1212 for questions. E-filing is available for civil cases, and the office also processes passport applications.

The Williamson County District Clerk's website provides a screenshot of the services portal below.

You can search court records online through this portal by case number or party name. The system covers civil, criminal, and family court cases filed in Williamson County district courts.

Copy fees at the Williamson County District Clerk start at $1.00 per document minimum. Certified copies cost an extra $5.00 each. Court records are public under the Texas Public Information Act, though some records are sealed. Juvenile and adoption files stay confidential. So do records with sensitive personal safety data or medical information. Most other case files in Williamson County are open for anyone to view.

Note: Williamson County court records can also be searched through the statewide Texas Judicial Branch website.

Property Records in Williamson County

Property records make up a large chunk of the Williamson County residents directory. The Williamson County Tax Office handles property tax bills, vehicle registration, and voter registration. The main office is at 904 S. Main St. in Georgetown, with additional locations in Round Rock and Taylor. Phone is 512-943-1601. You can pay taxes and renew vehicle registration online.

The Williamson County Tax Office website is shown here for quick reference.

From this site you can access property tax payment tools and find office hours for each Williamson County location.

The Williamson Central Appraisal District at 625 Round Rock Ave in Round Rock handles property valuations and exemption applications. Call 512-930-3787. You can search by address or owner name. Protest filing is available online. GIS mapping and a mobile search app help you look up Williamson County property details from anywhere. Property deeds, liens, and mortgage records are recorded through the County Clerk's office and searchable online.

Williamson County also offers a free Property Fraud Alert service. It sends you an email or phone call any time a land record is filed with your name on it. This can help protect against fraudulent filings on Williamson County properties.

Williamson County Voter Records

Voter registration is part of the Williamson County residents directory. The Williamson County Elections office manages voter rolls, polling places, and election results. The county has more than 350,000 registered voters. Vote centers are available so you can cast your ballot at any polling place in Williamson County on election day.

You can check your voter registration status through VoteTexas.gov. Sample ballots and early voting schedules are posted on the Williamson County elections page before each election. The Tax Assessor-Collector also serves as the voter registrar, so you can register at the tax office locations too.

Public Safety Records in Williamson County

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office at 508 S. Rock St. in Georgetown handles incident reports, accident reports, and warrant information. Phone is 512-943-1300. The sheriff runs the county jail and processes civil papers. A records request portal makes it easy to submit requests under the Texas Public Information Act.

For statewide criminal history searches, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service keeps a database of convictions. You can run name-based searches online. The Williamson County residents directory ties into these state-level tools to give you a fuller picture of public records available in the area. The Texas Attorney General's open government page is another resource if you hit a roadblock with a records request from any Williamson County office.

Note: The Williamson County Sheriff's records request portal complies with the Texas Public Information Act for processing times and fees.

Cities in Williamson County

Williamson County includes several fast-growing cities in the Austin metro area. County-level records are handled in Georgetown, but each city has its own municipal services.

Other communities in Williamson County include Taylor, Leander, Jarrell, and Liberty Hill. All county records for these areas go through the Williamson County offices in Georgetown.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Williamson County. Make sure you check the right county for the records you need based on the street address.