Armstrong County Property Records

Armstrong County property records are kept by the County Clerk in Claude, Texas, with records going back to the county's organization in 1876. If you need to search for deeds, liens, oil and gas documents, or other land records in Armstrong County, this page covers the offices, online tools, and procedures that apply to property record searches in this Texas Panhandle county.

Armstrong County Clerk

The Armstrong County Clerk in Claude, Texas, is the official keeper of real property records for the county. Property records date back to 1876. The clerk's office handles recording and indexing of deeds, liens, assumed name certificates, oil and gas leases, plat maps, and probate documents. Standard Texas recording fees apply: $25.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page.

TexasFile provides online access to Armstrong County records. You can search the index for free at texasfile.com. Document images are available for download with a subscription or per-page fee. Search options include grantor and grantee name, document type, date range, and instrument number.

The Armstrong County Clerk's official website at co.armstrong.tx.us provides contact information and courthouse hours. For in-person research, public terminals are typically available at the clerk's office. Mail requests should include the property address or owner names, the type of document you need, a check for copy fees, and a return address.

Under Texas Property Code Section 12.001, instruments affecting real property must be recorded with the county clerk to be binding against third parties. Texas Government Code Chapter 552 gives you the right to access these public records. If a request is denied or delayed, the Texas Attorney General at texasattorneygeneral.gov handles complaints and issues binding rulings.

Armstrong County Appraisal District

The Armstrong County Appraisal District (ACAD) appraises all real and personal property in the county for tax purposes. The office is at 114 Trice St., Claude, TX 79019, mailing address P.O. Box 149, Claude, TX 79019. Phone: (806) 226-6021, fax (806) 226-6022. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed noon to 1:00 PM.

You can search property records and file an online protest at armstrongcad.org. The online protest portal is at armstrongcad.org/account/signin. The protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the notice was mailed, whichever is later. Standard Texas exemptions are available, including homestead, over-65, disability, disabled veteran, and agricultural use. Armstrong County serves several taxing entities including the county itself, Claude Independent School District, the City of Claude, Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District No. 3, and High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1.

Property Tax in Armstrong County

Texas collects no state property tax. In Armstrong County, local taxing entities, including the county, school districts, and the city of Claude, each set their own rate and collect their own bills. The Armstrong County Appraisal District provides the values that taxing entities use to calculate your tax. Contact the ACAD for questions about your value and the appropriate taxing entity for billing and payment questions.

The Texas Comptroller's Property Tax Assistance Division at comptroller.texas.gov conducts biennial Property Value Studies and Methods and Assistance Program reviews of appraisal districts. The PTAD also publishes the Texas Property Tax Code and provides forms for exemptions, protests, and special valuations. Armstrong County landowners who farm or ranch may qualify for agricultural use valuation, which can significantly reduce the taxable value of the land.

For historical land research in Armstrong County, the Texas General Land Office holds records of original land grants issued by Spain, Mexico, and the Republic of Texas. The GLO Archives at glo.texas.gov are searchable for early grant information. The Texas State Law Library at guides.sll.texas.gov provides guides on Texas property law and title research. For environmental information about land use in the Panhandle, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at tceq.texas.gov maintains records of permits and regulatory actions that may affect property development.

Note: The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at tdlr.texas.gov can verify licenses for contractors and code enforcement officers if you are planning work on Armstrong County property.

Recording and Accessing Armstrong County Records

Armstrong County is a small, rural county in the Texas Panhandle. The clerk's office is the primary source for all property record searches. Because the county is smaller, staff may be more limited, so calling ahead before an in-person visit is a good idea. The standard Texas recording and copy fees apply.

For any research involving business entities, the Texas Secretary of State at direct.sos.state.tx.us handles UCC filings and business entity searches. If you are buying from or selling to a company, verifying the entity's standing and checking for any UCC liens is worthwhile. The Texas Real Estate Commission at trec.texas.gov can confirm the license status of any broker or agent involved in a property transaction. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics section at dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics handles vital records requests for death certificates and other records that may be needed during probate of an Armstrong County estate involving real property.

Nearby Counties

In Texas, all property records are filed with the county clerk in the county where the land sits. Check adjacent counties if a parcel is near a border.