Request a Search of Records

Over 2.8 million Official Public Records held by the County Clerk’s Office are available to the public via our Cloud Search Web Access page:
https://jefferson.tx.publicsearch.us/

  • You can REGISTER for FREE. Once registered you can download a FREE unofficial or watermarked copies of any imaged document or purchase non-certified (official) copies with our new instant download for a $1.00 per page fee. You can also request to purchase a Certified Copy of any image record, once one of our clerks has approved the request, you will receive an email with a link to download your purchased certified copy. ($1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee)
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Don’t have access to a computer or printer, or if you prefer to submit a request for copies by mail or email, please specify the record number(s) being requested, enclose a cashier's check, money order, or business check made payable to the Jefferson County Clerk for $1 per page plus $5 for certification if applicable, and Remit payment to

Jefferson County Clerk
P.O. Box 1151
Beaumont, TX 77704-1151

For more information on obtaining copies of official public records, please call 409-835-8475, opt 3 during regular business hours which are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The duties of the County Clerk do NOT include the following:

  • Performing searches for title to real property
  • Performing searches for Assignments or Transfers
  • Checking for Reservations of minerals and royalties
  • Checking for Deed Restrictions
  • Performing searches for judgments or other liens except for Federal Tax Lien Searches which cost $15.00
  • Issuing Certificates concerning liens
  • Checking for Easements or Right of Ways existing on real property
  • Compiling listings of real property owned by companies or individuals

Our staff is available and happy to demonstrate how to access our records on our public workstations and in our books. We suggest contacting a title company or an attorney for legal assistance with any of the above items.

Recording
Official Public Records, Assumed Names, marriage licenses

Civil
Civil lawsuits filed in County Court at Law No. 1
Probate
Probate and guardianship cases
Misdemeanor
Class “A” and “B” Misdemeanor criminal cases
Property
Copies of real property documents already on file