Round Rock Texas Property Records
Round Rock property records are filed with the Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown. Round Rock has grown to about 116,000 residents and sits primarily in Williamson County, though small portions extend into Travis County. All deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real estate instruments tied to Round Rock addresses in Williamson County go through the Williamson County Clerk's recording system. This page walks you through where the records are, how to search them, and what to expect when you need copies.
Round Rock Overview
Where Round Rock Property Records Are Filed
Most of Round Rock falls within Williamson County, so the Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown is the primary place to find recorded property instruments. When a home in Round Rock changes hands, the deed gets recorded here. When a lender places a mortgage on a Round Rock property, the deed of trust goes here too. The Clerk's office keeps the official index for all real property recordings in the county.
A small portion of Round Rock extends into Travis County. If a specific property is in that area, its records would be with the Travis County Clerk in Austin instead. If you're not sure which county a property falls in, the Williamson County Appraisal District can help you confirm based on the street address.
| Office | Williamson County Clerk - Real Property Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 Martin Luther King Street Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Phone | (512) 943-1515 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | wilco.org/Departments/County-Clerk |
Georgetown is about 20 miles north of Round Rock, so the in-person trip takes some planning. The online records search is the easier option for most searches.
The Round Rock city website at roundrocktexas.gov provides city services including permits and planning resources that can help supplement county-level property research.
How to Search Round Rock Property Records
Williamson County provides online access to recorded property instruments through a public records search portal. You can search by grantor or grantee name, legal description, or document number. The online index goes back many years and includes images of recorded documents for a large portion of the records.
Start your search at wilco.org. Look for the property records or official public records search link. If you don't know the owner's name, check the Williamson County Appraisal District at wcad.org first. Enter the property address to get the current owner's name and account details, then use that name in the Clerk's index to pull their deed and any other recorded instruments.
For certified copies, you'll need to request them from the Clerk's office. You can do this in person, by mail, or through a written request submitted via the county website. Bring or include the document number if you have it, along with the property address and the names of the parties involved.
Types of Property Records in Round Rock
Round Rock has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas for the past two decades. That kind of growth generates a lot of recording activity. The Williamson County Clerk holds deeds, deeds of trust, lien releases, mechanic's liens, easements, subdivision plats, and dozens of other instrument types tied to Round Rock addresses.
Warranty deeds and special warranty deeds are the most common. When a builder sells a new home in Round Rock, they typically use a special warranty deed. When existing homeowners sell, they usually use a general warranty deed. Both transfer ownership, but they differ in what title guarantees they provide. The deed of trust records the lender's security interest and stays in the record until the lender files a release when the loan is repaid.
Subdivision plats are another important category. Round Rock has many planned communities with recorded plat maps and restrictive covenants. These plats define lot boundaries and often include limitations on land use that affect what you can build or do with a property. They're recorded by the developer when a subdivision is created and stay in the Clerk's system permanently.
Williamson County Appraisal District
The Williamson County Appraisal District (WCAD) values every parcel in Williamson County for property tax purposes. Their database at wcad.org is searchable by address, account number, or owner name. You can pull property details including the appraised value, legal description, property characteristics, and current ownership for any Round Rock parcel in Williamson County.
WCAD sends annual notices in the spring. If you believe your Round Rock property is over-valued, you can protest the appraisal. The deadline is typically May 15 or 30 days after the notice is mailed. You can file your protest online through the WCAD website. Many cases are resolved through the informal review process without requiring a full hearing before the Appraisal Review Board.
Note: Properties in the Travis County portion of Round Rock are handled by the Travis Central Appraisal District, not WCAD.
Recording Fees for Round Rock Documents
Williamson County follows the state fee schedule under Texas Government Code Section 118.011. The fee to record the first page of any instrument is $26. Each additional page costs $4. So a standard three-page warranty deed costs $34 to record. These fees cover all instrument types, including deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, and easements.
If you need a certified copy of a recorded document, the Clerk charges $5 per document plus a per-page fee. Uncertified copies are less expensive. Online access to document images is often free for basic viewing. For legal purposes such as refinancing, title transfer, or estate settlement, you'll typically need a certified copy with the Clerk's seal. The Clerk accepts payment in person by cash, check, or credit card.
Texas Public Information Act
Real property records held by the Williamson County Clerk are public. Texas Government Code Chapter 552 guarantees public access to government records. You don't need a reason to search the property index or request copies. Real estate instruments are among the most consistently accessible public records in Texas because recording them publicly is the whole point of the recording system.
A formal Public Information Act request is available if you run into any access issues, but in most cases you can walk in or search online without going through that process. The Clerk must respond to formal requests within ten business days. Some personal information may be redacted, but the core property ownership and lien information stays fully public.
Additional Resources
For historical land records, the Texas General Land Office at glo.texas.gov has original land grants and survey records for Williamson County going back to the Republic of Texas. These are useful for deep title research on older properties. The Texas Secretary of State at sos.state.tx.us maintains the UCC database for business-related filings that may affect commercial properties in Round Rock.
Lone Star Legal Aid covers Williamson County and can help eligible residents with property-related legal questions. Their contact information is at lonestarlegal.org. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral line is (800) 252-9690 for those who need professional legal representation.
Williamson County Property Records
The majority of Round Rock lies in Williamson County. The Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown holds all recorded property instruments for Round Rock and the rest of the county. Visit the Williamson County property records page for full details on the county recording system.
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