Howard County, Texas Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Howard County, Texas, can be obtained from the

To obtain a criminal background check in Howard County, Texas, you should contact the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). They handle state-wide background checks and provide a process for requesting these records online. Locally, you may also visit the Howard County Sheriff's Office for assistance with obtaining background information.

You can look up sex offenders in Howard 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 in the area. The online database is searchable by name, address, and other criteria.

To register to vote in Howard County, complete a voter registration application available from the Howard County Voter Registrar at 300 South Main Street, Big Spring, TX 79720, or download one from the Texas Secretary of State website at www.sos.state.tx.us. You must submit your completed application at least 30 days before any election in which you wish to vote. Texas does not currently offer online voter registration submission, so applications must be mailed or delivered in person. You can verify your registration status at www.votetexas.gov, and mail-in ballots are available if you meet eligibility requirements including being 65 or older, disabled, confined in jail but eligible, or absent from the county during the entire early voting period and election day.

Property records in Howard County are maintained by the Howard County Clerk's office at 300 South Main Street, Big Spring, TX 79720, phone (432) 264-2213, which records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments affecting real property. For property tax information, ownership data, and appraisal values, contact the Tax Assessor-Collector at (432) 264-2232 or the Howard County Appraisal District. While some property information may be available through online databases or the appraisal district website, searches and certified copies typically require in-person visits or written requests. Recording fees apply for obtaining certified copies of recorded documents.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Howard County can be requested from the Howard County Clerk's office at 300 South Main Street, Big Spring, TX 79720, phone (432) 264-2213, or directly from the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit. The fee for a certified birth or death certificate is $23.00 when ordered through the state, with processing times ranging from 2-3 weeks for mail requests to same-day service for in-person requests at state offices. Online ordering is available through the Texas.gov website with identity verification required. Only eligible applicants as defined by Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191, including the registrant, parents, legal guardians, and legal representatives, may obtain certified copies.

Business records in Howard County can be found through multiple sources depending on the business type. The Howard County Clerk's office at 300 South Main Street, Big Spring, TX 79720, phone (432) 264-2213, maintains Assumed Name (DBA) filings for businesses operating under fictitious names. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal entities, search the Texas Secretary of State's free online database at www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/index.shtml, which provides formation documents and officer information. Local business permits and occupational licenses within Big Spring city limits are handled by the City of Big Spring, while county-level permits may be obtained through the County Judge's office or relevant county departments.