Archer County Property Records Lookup

Archer County property records go back to 1853 and are filed with the County Clerk in Archer City, Texas. The records include deeds, oil and gas leases, mineral deeds, liens, assumed name filings, and probate documents. If you need to search or copy property records in Archer County, this page covers the key offices and tools available to you.

Archer County Clerk

Karren Winter serves as Archer County Clerk. The office is at 112 E Walnut St, Archer City, TX 76351, mailing address P.O. Box 427, Archer City, TX 76351. Phone is (940) 574-4302, fax (940) 574-2876. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, closed from noon to 1:00 PM. Note that copies cannot be made after 4:30 PM.

Archer County property records span from 1853 to the present with no major losses reported. Document types include deeds, oil and gas leases, mineral deeds, liens, assumed name certificates, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, probate records, and court documents. The county has significant mineral records given its location in North Texas oil country.

TexasFile covers Archer County records at texasfile.com. The index search is free. Document image downloads require a per-page fee or subscription. You can also find the official county website at co.archer.tx.us. Search options include name search (basic and advanced), document number, volume and page, date range, and document type.

Recording fees follow the standard Texas schedule: $25.00 for the first page, $4.00 for each additional page, $0.25 per name indexed beyond five, $5.00 for certified copies, and $1.00 per page for non-certified copies. Mail requests go to: P.O. Box 427, Archer City, TX 76351.

Note: Civil and criminal e-filing is available for court documents through efile.txcourts.gov, but real property recording requires submission to the County Clerk's office.

How to Search Archer County Property Records

Most people searching Archer County property records start with TexasFile. The platform covers documents from 1853 forward and lets you search by name, date, or document type. You can browse the index for free and pay only when you need to download a document image. For volume and page references from older records, bring those numbers to the clerk's office or contact the office directly.

Under Texas Property Code Section 12.001, all instruments affecting real property in Texas must be filed with the county clerk to be effective against later purchasers or creditors. Recording creates constructive notice of your ownership. If a deed is not recorded, a later buyer who has no actual notice of the prior conveyance may take the property free of your claim. This makes prompt recording important for any property transaction in Archer County.

For online title research, checking both the grantor and grantee indexes in TexasFile gives you both sides of the chain of title. Oil and gas leases in Archer County are common, and you may also find division orders, mineral assignments, and royalty transfers in the records. The Texas Secretary of State at direct.sos.state.tx.us handles UCC filings for business entity liens, which can show up in commercial property transactions.

Archer County Appraisal District

The Archer County Appraisal District (ACAD) appraises all real and personal property in the county for tax purposes. The office is at 112 E. Walnut, Archer City, TX 76351, mailing address P.O. Box 1141, Archer City, TX 76351. Phone is (940) 574-2172, fax (940) 574-2509. Kimbra York is Chief Appraiser. Email: archcad@brazosnet.com.

You can search Archer County property values at archercad.org. The portal supports basic and advanced search options by owner name, property address, or legal description. An interactive map is available. Online protest filing is available at archercad.org/onlineprotest.aspx. The protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after notice was mailed. Exemptions include homestead, over-65, disability, disabled veteran, and agricultural use.

Property Tax in Archer County

Texas has no state property tax. In Archer County, the appraisal district provides values, and local taxing entities apply their rates. Contact the CAD for questions about appraised value and individual taxing entities for questions about your bill or payment. The Texas Comptroller's Property Tax Assistance Division at comptroller.texas.gov has forms, guides, and the full Texas Property Tax Code available online.

Senate Bill 2 from the 2023 legislative session increased the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000. This affects the taxable value of residential properties across all Texas counties. If you have not already applied for a homestead exemption on your primary residence in Archer County, contact the appraisal district to get the application form. The exemption reduces the amount of your home's value subject to school district taxes.

For any Archer County property records request under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the Public Information Act, a government body must respond promptly. If you feel a request has been denied or delayed without cause, the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division at texasattorneygeneral.gov can assist. They issue binding rulings on whether information must be released.

Note: The Texas Real Estate Commission at trec.texas.gov can verify the license of any real estate professional involved in an Archer County property transaction.

Nearby Counties

Property is recorded in the county where it is located. If you are unsure which county a parcel falls in, start with the county whose seat is closest to the land.