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1. What year do your land records start?

Manual records for McLennan County start in 1849 through 1995. Electronic records started in 1996 and continue through the present.

2. What year do your land records start on the website?

Official Public Records for McLennan County recorded electronically started in 1996 and continue through the present.  Deeds, Deeds of Trust, and Mechanic's Liens from September 1990 through December 1995 have recently been added.  

3. What are the standard requirements for filing a document in Official Public Records?

Visit our Standard Requirements page to see a list of requirements needed to file a document in Official Public Records. Standard Requirements

4. How do I contact the County Clerk's records division?

The County Clerk's office is located on the 2nd floor of the McLennan County Records Building at
215 N 5th Street
Room 223 (A & B)
Waco, TX 76701
Phone: 254-757-5078

5. What are hours of operation?

The County Clerk's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays.

6. Can I look up land records by a legal description?

McLennan County does not index by using the legal description as a reference. You must have the name of the grantor or the grantee.

7. How do I add someone's name to my deed or remove someone's name?

You will need to draw up and file a new document. This office is not authorized to advise you on legal matters. We only record real property documents once they are completed and meet all filing requirements.

8. How long does it take to get my original document back after it is filed?

Original document will be placed in the mail the next business day.

9. Is there a notary available to acknowledge documents?

No. There is no notary to acknowledge documents.

10. What is the cost for recording documents? (deeds, deed of trust, liens, releases, abstract of judgments, etc.)

Please refer to the Recording Fee Schedule link above.  

11. Are Military discharge records public information?

No, Military discharge papers are not public information.