El Paso County, Texas Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in El Paso County, Texas, can be obtained from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office may provide access to these photos through their official website or upon request at their physical location. Some mugshots might be available through the county Jail's online inmate search portal, where booking details are listed.

To obtain a criminal background check in El Paso County, Texas, you need to contact the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), which handles statewide background checks. Locally, you can also request this information from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. The process typically involves submitting a request form and paying a fee, either online through the DPS website or in person at the Sheriff's Office.

To look up sex offenders in El Paso County, Texas, you can use 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 in the state. You can search the registry online by name, address, or proximity to a specific location to find offenders in El Paso County.

To register to vote in El Paso County, complete a voter registration application available at www.votetexas.gov and mail it to the El Paso County Voter Registrar at 500 E. San Antonio Avenue, Suite 314, El Paso, TX 79901, or call (915) 546-2154. You must register at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. Texas does not offer fully online voter registration; the application must be printed and submitted with an original signature. Registered voters can request mail-in ballots if they meet eligibility requirements (65+, disability, confined in jail, or out of county during election period).

Property records in El Paso County can be searched through two primary sources: the El Paso County Clerk's Office at www.epcounty.com/countyclerk for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps, and the El Paso Central Appraisal District at www.epcad.org for property tax assessments, ownership information, and appraisal values. Both offices offer free online search tools allowing you to look up records by owner name, property address, or legal description. The County Clerk's office at 500 E. San Antonio Avenue, Suite 105, can provide certified copies of recorded documents for statutory fees, while EPCAD at 5801 Trowbridge Drive maintains current ownership and valuation data.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in El Paso County can be obtained from the El Paso County Clerk's Office, Local Vital Statistics Unit, at 500 E. San Antonio Avenue, Suite 300, El Paso, TX 79901, phone (915) 546-2071. Birth certificates cost $23 and death certificates cost $21 for certified copies. You must provide valid photo ID and prove direct and tangible interest in the record. In-person requests are typically processed same-day, while mail requests take 2-3 weeks; you may also order online through VitalChek.com with additional service fees or contact the Texas Department of State Health Services at (888) 963-7111.

Business records in El Paso County can be searched through multiple sources depending on the business type. For Assumed Name (DBA) filings, contact the El Paso County Clerk at (915) 546-2071 or visit 500 E. San Antonio Avenue, Suite 105. For corporations and LLCs, search the Texas Secretary of State's free online database at www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda. Local business permits and licenses within El Paso city limits are handled by the City of El Paso Development Services Department at (915) 212-1553. Professional licenses are maintained by respective state licensing boards accessible through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.