Comal County, Texas Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Comal County, Texas, can be found through the Comal County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office provides an online portal where you can view booking photos along with arrest records. For more detailed inquiries, you may visit the Sheriff's Office at 3005 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130.

To obtain a criminal background check in Comal County, Texas, you should contact the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), which handles statewide criminal history records. Locally, you can visit the Comal County Sheriff's Office for assistance in obtaining background checks. The DPS provides an online service called the Crime Records Service, where you can request and pay for a background check.

You can look up sex offenders in Comal County, Texas, by accessing the Texas Public Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety and provides detailed information about registered sex offenders, including their current address and offense details. The online registry is searchable by name, address, or proximity to a specific location.

To register to vote in Comal County, you can apply online at texas.gov, submit a paper application to the Comal County Elections Administrator at 150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 104, New Braunfels, TX 78130, or call (830) 221-1144 for assistance. You must register at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. Texas requires voter registration applicants to be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents of the county where they register. Information about early voting locations, polling places, and absentee ballot applications is available at comalcountytx.gov/elections.

Property records in Comal County can be searched through the Comal County Clerk's Office at 150 N. Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130, or online at comalcountytx.gov/county-clerk where you can access the Official Public Records Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents. For property tax information, valuations, and ownership details, visit the Comal Appraisal District website at comalad.org, which offers free searchable databases and GIS mapping. The Tax Assessor-Collector's Office at (830) 221-1355 can assist with tax payment history and current tax amounts. Certified copies of recorded documents are available for $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates can be requested through the Comal County Clerk's Office at 150 N. Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130, phone (830) 221-1350, or through the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit at (888) 963-7111 or dshs.texas.gov/vs. Birth certificates cost $23.00 for the first copy and death certificates cost $21.00, with processing taking 4-6 weeks by mail or immediate service if requested in person. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at texasbirthcertificates.com with additional convenience fees. Requesters must provide valid photo identification and prove they are authorized to receive the record under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapters 191 and 192.

Business records in Comal County can be accessed through multiple sources depending on the business type. For Assumed Name (DBA) filings, contact the Comal County Clerk's Office at (830) 221-1350 or visit 150 N. Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130. For corporations, LLCs, and other registered business entities, search the Texas Secretary of State's free online database at sos.state.tx.us/corp. Building permits and zoning records are available through Comal County Development Services at (830) 221-1220. Professional licenses are maintained by individual Texas state licensing boards rather than at the county level.