Erath County, Texas Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Erath County can be obtained from the Erath County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office located at 1043 Glen Rose Road, Stephenville, TX, or through an online portal if available. It's recommended to contact the Sheriff's Office directly for the most current procedures regarding access to booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Erath County, Texas, you can request it through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The DPS provides a Criminal History Name Search online. For local records, you may also contact the Erath County Sheriff's Office or the Clerk's Office for guidance on accessing county-specific criminal records.

To look up sex offenders in Erath 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. You can search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location within Erath County.

To register to vote in Erath County, you must submit a voter registration application to the Erath County Elections Administrator at least 30 days before an election. You can register online through the Texas Secretary of State at www.texas.gov, download and mail a paper application, or pick one up at the County Clerk's office at 100 West Washington Street, Stephenville, TX 76401. You must be a US citizen, a resident of the region, and at least 18 years old by election day. The Elections Office can be reached at (254) 965-1486 for questions about registration status or polling locations.

Property records in Erath County can be searched through two main offices: the Erath County Clerk at 100 West Washington Street, Stephenville (254) 965-1486) maintains recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens, while the Appraisal District at 1892 US Highway 281 South (254) 965-5483) maintains property tax records and ownership information. The Appraisal District offers a free online property search at www.erath-cad.org where you can look up ownership, assessed values, tax information, and view GIS maps. For historical deed research or certified copies of recorded instruments, you'll need to visit or contact the County Clerk's office, where records date back to 1856.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Erath County are available from the Erath County Clerk's office at 100 West Washington Street, Stephenville, TX 76401 (254) 965-1486). Certified copies cost approximately $23 each and require valid government-issued photo ID and proof of relationship to the person named on the certificate. In-person requests are typically processed immediately, while mail requests take 2-3 weeks. For records statewide or for faster online ordering, you can use the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit through their VitalChek system at www.dshs.texas.gov/vs, though convenience fees apply.

Business records in Erath County are split between local and state agencies. For assumed name certificates (DBAs), contact the Erath County Clerk at 100 West Washington Street, Stephenville (254) 965-1486). For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, search the Texas Secretary of State's online database at www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda, which is free and provides filing histories and status information. City-specific business licenses or permits may require contacting the City of Stephenville or Dublin directly. For general business information and directories, the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce (254) 965-5313) can provide assistance.