Lubbock County, Texas Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Lubbock County, Texas, can be accessed through the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office may provide an online portal where these images are available. For more detailed inquiries, you can contact the Sheriff's Office directly at their main office located at 712 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401.

To obtain a criminal background check in Lubbock County, Texas, you need to contact the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The DPS provides a Crime Record Service where you can request a background check online through their Fingerprint Applicant Services of Texas (FAST) system. Locally, you can also visit the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office for assistance with the process.

You can look up sex offenders in Lubbock County, Texas, by using the Texas Public Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety and provides a searchable online database. You can search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location to find registered sex offenders in the area.

To register to vote in Lubbock County, you must submit a voter registration application to the Lubbock County Elections Administration office at 1308 Cricket Avenue, at least 30 days before any election. Texas residents with a current Texas driver's license or DPS ID card can register online at texas.gov through the Secretary of State's website. You can also obtain paper applications at the Elections Administration office, public libraries, or most government offices throughout the county. Once registered, you can verify your status and find your polling location at votelubbock.org or by calling (806) 775-1339.

Property records in Lubbock County can be searched through the Lubbock County Clerk's office at 904 Broadway, phone (806) 775-1000, or online via the county website at co.lubbock.tx.us. The free online Official Public Records Search allows you to find recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other land documents by name, date, or document number. For property tax information, assessed values, and payment history, visit Lubbock Central Appraisal District website at lubbockcad.org, which offers a property search tool and GIS mapping system. Certified copies cost $1 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus a $5 certification fee.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Lubbock County can be obtained from the Lubbock County Clerk's office at 904 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79408, phone (806) 775-1000. Birth certificates cost $23 and death certificates cost $21 for the first certified copy. Walk-in requests are typically processed the same day if the record is available, while mail requests take two to three weeks. You can also order certificates from the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit in Austin through their website at dshs.texas.gov/vs or via VitalChek for online ordering with expedited shipping. Valid government-issued photo ID and proof of eligibility are required under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191.

Business records in Lubbock County can be searched through multiple sources depending on the business type. For assumed name certificates (DBAs), contact the Lubbock County Clerk's office at 904 Broadway, phone (806) 775-1000, where filings can be searched in person. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, use the Texas Secretary of State's free online SOSDirect system at direct.sos.state.tx.us to search statewide business registrations. City-specific business licenses and permits within Lubbock city limits are handled by the City of Lubbock Development Services Department. For building permits in unincorporated areas, contact the Lubbock County Building Inspection Department.