Tarrant County, TX Public Records
Tarrant County has an estimated population of 2,230,708 (2024) across 865 square miles of land. In Texas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Court cases are handled by the Texas Judicial Branch; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Tarrant County.
📍 Tarrant County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 2,230,708 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 865 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | Fort WorthPopulation 987,436 (2024 est.) |
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Tarrant County, TX
Criminal case records for Tarrant County are kept by the Texas Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Tarrant County
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Tarrant County, TX
A people search for Tarrant County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Tarrant County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Tarrant County
| Sex offender registry | Texas Public Sex Offender Registry (Texas DPS) Source: sor.dps.texas.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
📋 Arrest Records in Tarrant County, TX
Arrest and booking records for Tarrant County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Texas State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Tarrant County
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Tarrant County, TX
Court records for Tarrant County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Tarrant County, with addresses from the official Texas Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Tarrant County
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Tarrant County, TX
In Texas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Tarrant County
| Land records | In Texas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. |
📜 Vital Records in Tarrant County, TX
Certified birth and death certificates for Texas are issued by the state vital records office; in many areas a county or local office can also issue copies, so check with the county first. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics.
📜 Where to get vital records for Tarrant County
| State vital records office | Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics Source: dshs.texas.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Tarrant County, TX
The official sex offender registry for Tarrant County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Tarrant County
| Official registry | Texas Public Sex Offender Registry (Texas DPS) Source: sor.dps.texas.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Tarrant County, TX
Divorce cases in Texas are heard by the District Court in each county. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Tarrant County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Texas are heard by the District Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics Source: dshs.texas.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
Largest Communities in Tarrant County
Fort Worth (987,436), Arlington (403,672), Grand Prairie (75,695), Mansfield (74,747), North Richland Hills (71,436), Euless (60,010), Grapevine (51,320), Bedford (48,728), Keller (46,643), Haltom City (45,786), Hurst (39,500), Southlake (30,775) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.