Irving, Texas Property Records
Irving property records are filed with the Dallas County Clerk, which serves as the official custodian for all real estate documents recorded in the city. Whether you need a deed, a deed of trust, a lien release, or any other instrument affecting land in Irving, you will find it through the Dallas County records system. Irving sits in the mid-cities corridor west of Dallas, bordering Las Colinas and DFW Airport, with a population of roughly 239,000. The Dallas County Clerk operates a public records search portal online, and in-person access is available at the records building in downtown Dallas. Most recorded documents going back several decades can be found through the county's index.
Irving Overview
Where Irving Property Records Are Filed
Because Irving is located in Dallas County, all real property instruments for land in Irving are recorded at the Dallas County Clerk's office. Texas state law requires every deed, deed of trust, release, and other real estate document to be filed in the county where the property sits. The Dallas County Clerk handles all of that for Irving, Garland, Mesquite, and dozens of other cities across the county.
The Dallas County Clerk's records division is one of the busiest in the state. It processes a high volume of real estate filings every day. Documents are indexed by grantor and grantee name, which lets you search the chain of title on any parcel. Once recorded, a document becomes part of the permanent public record. Dallas County has digitized a large portion of its historical records, and many of them are searchable online.
| Office | Dallas County Clerk - Real Property Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 Main Street, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75202 |
| Phone | (214) 653-7099 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | dallascounty.org |
The clerk's records division is in the Dallas County Records Building in downtown Dallas. You can search records at the public terminals and request copies at the counter. Staff can assist with pull requests for older records not yet available online.
Searching Irving Property Records Online
Dallas County has a public access portal at dallascounty.org that lets you search recorded real property documents. You can search by grantor name, grantee name, or document number. The portal shows the document type, recording date, book and page, and the names of all parties. For documents with images available, you can view the actual scanned instrument online.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District site at dcad.org is another useful tool. It shows the current owner of record for every parcel in Dallas County, along with the property address, legal description, and appraised value. Searching by address there will tell you the owner name quickly. You can then take that name to the county clerk's portal to find the deed and any recorded liens.
The Irving city website at irvingtx.gov/planning handles city planning and zoning information. If you need permit records, zoning history, or platting information specific to Irving, that is the right place to start. The city's building inspections division at irvingtx.gov/building-inspections keeps records of building permits and inspections tied to properties within city limits.
The Irving city planning page provides an overview of development activity in Irving.
The planning department manages zoning maps, plat records, and land use information that can supplement the property records held at the county clerk.
Irving building inspections records are available through the city's online portal.
Building inspection records show permit history, contractor activity, and certificate of occupancy status for structures in Irving.
Types of Property Records Available
The Dallas County Clerk records a wide range of real property instruments for Irving addresses. Each document type has a specific role in documenting ownership and encumbrances on land. The most common ones include warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds that transfer ownership, deeds of trust that secure mortgage loans, and release documents that clear liens once loans are paid off.
Other recorded instruments include mechanic's and materialman's liens filed by contractors and suppliers who worked on a property and were not paid. Easement documents record rights of way for utilities or access. Plats show the official layout of subdivisions and must be filed before lots can be sold. Affidavits of heirship are used to pass title when someone dies without a will and the heirs want to record ownership without going through probate.
Note: Not all documents affecting title are recorded at the county clerk. Judgment liens, for instance, are filed with the district or county court and become liens on property by operation of law once they are properly indexed.
Dallas Central Appraisal District
The Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) values all taxable property in Dallas County, including all parcels in Irving. DCAD records are separate from the county clerk's recording index. The appraisal district tracks ownership based on deeds that have been recorded, but its primary purpose is to assess value for tax purposes rather than to maintain the official title record.
The DCAD online search at dcad.org is free and open to the public. You can find any parcel by address, owner name, or account number. The results show the appraised value, ownership name and mailing address, legal description, land area, improvement data, and tax account history. This is a fast way to check ownership or verify a property address before pulling the full deed record at the county clerk.
If you disagree with your property's appraised value, you can file a protest with the Appraisal Review Board. The annual protest deadline is generally May 15 or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever comes later.
Recording Fees at Dallas County
Recording fees at Dallas County follow the state fee schedule set by Texas Local Government Code Section 118.011. The base fee for recording a standard real property instrument is $26 for the first page and $4 for each page after that. This covers deeds, deeds of trust, releases, and similar instruments.
Plats, subdivision documents, and oversized instruments may be subject to different rates. Certified copies of recorded documents cost more than plain copies. The county clerk's website at dallascounty.org lists the current fee schedule, and you can also call (214) 653-7099 for specific amounts. Most standard transactions cost between $26 and $50 depending on document length.
Public Access Under Texas Law
Property records held at the Dallas County Clerk are public records under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. This law makes government records open to any person who asks. You don't need to explain why you want them, and you don't have to live in Texas to request them. The county clerk already makes most property records available through the counter and online portal, so a formal PIA request is rarely needed for standard deed or lien searches.
Some personal information may be redacted from recorded documents before they are released to the public. For example, Texas law under Texas Property Code Section 11.008 requires that social security numbers be excluded from instruments made available for public inspection. The recording process itself involves stamps and markings that confirm the file date and book/page reference without exposing sensitive personal data.
More Resources for Irving Property Research
Several other offices and tools can help you research property in Irving. The Dallas County Tax Office handles property tax collections and can tell you if a parcel has delinquent taxes. Tax liens can affect a sale or refinancing, so it is worth checking. The county tax office website is at dallascounty.org.
The Texas Secretary of State's office handles UCC filings, which can sometimes affect personal property or fixtures attached to real estate. For those records, search at sos.state.tx.us. Federal tax liens are filed with the county clerk and will show up in a standard grantor/grantee search at Dallas County.
For legal assistance with a property matter in Irving or Dallas County, Lone Star Legal Aid covers the Dallas area and offers free help to those who qualify. Call (800) 733-8394 or visit lonestarlegal.org. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with a licensed real estate attorney if you need paid representation.
Dallas County Property Records
Irving is part of Dallas County, and all property filings for the city go through the Dallas County Clerk. For more detail on the county's recording office, search tools, and other resources available across the county, visit the Dallas County property records page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area also have property records pages.