Official Public Records

Official Public Records (OPR) include legal documents such as deeds, deeds of trust, liens, hospital liens, transfer of liens, release of liens, military discharges (DD 214's), assumed name certificates, assignments, power of attorneys, affidavits, cattle brands, and a variety of other important records. 

All documents recorded in the McLennan County Clerk's Office from 1849 through 1995 are available in bound volumes located in our office.

All OPR documents recorded in the McLennan County Clerk's office from January 1, 1996 to the present, and now older hard copy documents contained in our DEED, DEED of TRUST, & MECHANICS LIEN bound volumes, recorded from July 1, 1985 through December 31, 1995, are available electronically on public workstations in our office, or online at the link below: 
 
                                            Official Public Records Search 

(Please note that you must register in order to view document images and purchase copies.) 
                       

Please note that the County Clerk's office cannot offer legal advice.  You will need to contact an attorney of your choice, or one of the following organizations may be able to provide some assistance:

Lone Star Legal Aid: (254) 756-7944
Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service: (800) 252-9690; www.texasbar.com
Texas Law Help: www.texaslawhelp.org
Texas State Law Library:  https://www.sll.texas.gov/self-help/

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  1. Recording Fee Schedule (PDF)
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