Conroe Property Records Search
Conroe property records are filed with the Montgomery County Clerk, the official recording office for all real estate instruments in Montgomery County. If you need to look up a deed, check for liens, or pull the title history on a Conroe property, the Montgomery County Clerk is where those records are kept. Conroe is the county seat of Montgomery County and sits just north of Houston. The city has a population of around 93,000. All deeds, deeds of trust, releases, plats, and related instruments are indexed and publicly searchable at the county clerk or through the county's online portal.
Conroe Overview
Where Conroe Property Records Are Kept
The Montgomery County Clerk holds all real property recordings for Conroe and all communities in Montgomery County. The clerk's office is in the Montgomery County Courthouse in downtown Conroe. Because Conroe is the county seat, the courthouse is easy to get to from most parts of the city. All instruments affecting real property in Conroe are indexed here and available for public inspection.
Montgomery County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas for years. That means the deed records index has a large volume of filings from new residential and commercial developments throughout the Conroe area. The clerk's office has both computerized indexes for more recent records and older physical indexes for historical documents. Staff can help you navigate either system if you are unsure where to look.
| Office | Montgomery County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 N. Thompson Street, Suite 104 Conroe, TX 77301 |
| Phone | (936) 539-7885 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | mctx.org |
Building permits and zoning records for Conroe properties are handled by the City of Conroe at cityofconroe.org. Those are city records and are not filed at the county clerk.
How to Search Conroe Property Records
Montgomery County offers online access to deed records through the county clerk's portal at mctx.org. You can search by grantor name, grantee name, or document number. The index shows instrument type, recording date, book and page, and party names. Scanned document images are available for many records and can be viewed or downloaded from the portal.
The Conroe city portal at cityofconroe.org is shown below, providing a look at the online services available to Conroe residents and property researchers.
The Montgomery Central Appraisal District at mcad-tx.org provides free property lookups by address or owner name. The MCAD site shows current ownership, legal description, appraised values, and tax account information for every parcel in Montgomery County. This is a good first stop before doing a full deed search at the county clerk, especially if you just need to confirm who owns a property right now.
Types of Property Records in Conroe
The Montgomery County Clerk records all types of real property instruments for the Conroe area. Warranty deeds are the standard transfer document used in most home sales. They convey ownership with a guarantee that the title is clear. Deeds of trust are used to secure home loans. When a mortgage is fully paid, the lender records a release of lien to clear the deed of trust from the title.
Montgomery County has a lot of new residential developments, which means plat records are common. Subdivision plats document how raw land is divided into individual lots. These plats must be recorded before individual lots can be conveyed. Mechanic's liens are also common in fast-growing areas where new construction sometimes results in payment disputes between owners and contractors. Deed restrictions and HOA-related documents are also recorded and searchable in the county deed index.
- Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds
- Deeds of trust and liens
- Releases of lien
- Mechanic's and materialman's liens
- Subdivision plats and replats
- Deed restrictions and HOA documents
- Easements and affidavits
Montgomery Central Appraisal District
The Montgomery Central Appraisal District (MCAD) handles property valuations for every parcel in Montgomery County, including those in Conroe. Their free public search at mcad-tx.org lets you look up any property by owner name, address, or account number. Results include the current owner, legal description, appraised land and improvement values, and the full tax entity breakdown showing which taxing units apply to the property.
MCAD is a useful complement to the county deed records. While the clerk's office shows who has recorded documents affecting a property, MCAD shows who is currently listed as the owner for tax purposes. In most cases these match, but occasionally there is a lag after a recent transfer. Checking both sources gives you the most complete picture.
If a Conroe property owner believes their appraised value is too high, they can file a protest with the Appraisal Review Board. The deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice, whichever comes later. MCAD provides protest forms and guidance on its website.
Recording Fees in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Clerk charges recording fees based on the statewide schedule in Texas Local Government Code Section 118.011. The fee is $26 for the first page of any real property instrument and $4 per additional page. A one-page deed costs $26. Longer documents like detailed deeds of trust may run $50 or more depending on page count.
Certified copy fees are higher than plain copies. If you need a certified copy of a recorded document from Montgomery County, call the clerk's office at (936) 539-7885 before you visit to ask about the current fee and accepted payment methods.
Texas Public Information Act
Property records at the Montgomery County Clerk are public under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Anyone can request and view these records. You don't need to show a reason, and you don't have to be a Texas resident or a property owner to search them.
Access is available at the public counter and online. A formal Chapter 552 request is rarely needed for deed records because the clerk already treats these as open public records. Sensitive personal information is removed from recorded instruments before they appear in the public index, as required under Texas Property Code Section 11.008.
Additional Resources for Conroe Property Research
The Montgomery County Tax Office manages property tax billing and collections for Conroe and all of Montgomery County. Unpaid taxes are a lien on the property. Before closing on any real estate in Conroe, verify that no back taxes are owed. The MCAD website often shows account status, or you can contact the county tax office directly.
The Texas General Land Office at glo.texas.gov holds original land grant and survey archives for Southeast Texas, including Montgomery County. Older Conroe area properties may trace back to headright grants from early Texas history. For unusual or complex chains of title, the GLO archives are a useful research resource.
Lone Star Legal Aid provides free legal help to qualifying individuals in the Conroe and Montgomery County area. The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 runs a referral service for licensed real estate attorneys. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has free self-help guides covering deeds, liens, title disputes, and other property law topics.
Montgomery County Property Records
Conroe is the county seat of Montgomery County, and the Montgomery County Clerk holds all property records for the city and surrounding area. For more detail on the clerk's office, recording procedures, and county resources, visit the Montgomery County property records page.
Nearby Cities
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