Access Eastland County Property Records

Eastland County property records are maintained by the County Clerk in Eastland, Texas. The clerk's office holds deeds, liens, mortgages, and other land instruments, with records going back to 1873. Online access is available for historical records from 1870 to 1982 through a separate archive, and from 1983 to present through the county's Tyler host search portal. This guide covers how to find and use Eastland County property records online and in person.

Eastland County Clerk Office

The Eastland County Clerk is the official custodian of all property records in the county. County Clerk Cathy Jentho and her staff maintain deeds, liens, deeds of trust, releases, plats, and other land instruments. The office is in the courthouse at 100 West Main, Suite 102, in Eastland.

Land records in Eastland County go back to 1873. The office has two separate online index systems: historical records from 1870 to 1982 are accessible through the KoFile archive at KoFile QuickLinks Eastland, and records from January 1, 1983 through current are searchable at the county's Tyler host portal. This two-system setup means you may need to check both for a complete title search.

eRecording is available through several authorized vendors including Simplifile, CSC, goepn.com, and NTC. CountyRecords.com and County Court records on iDocket (subscription required) also provide access. Foreclosure listings from 2015 to 2026 are available on the county website. The current fee schedule, effective January 1, 2024, is posted on the website.

Search Eastland County Property Records

The Eastland County Clerk provides two online search portals for property records, covering a remarkably long span of county history going back to 1870.

For records from 1870 to 1982, use the KoFile QuickLinks portal. This historical index covers the county's oldest land records in digital form. For records from January 1, 1983 to the present, use the Tyler host portal. Both portals let you search by party name, document type, or instrument number. You can also search Eastland County records through TexasFile.

In-person research is available at Suite 102 of the courthouse during business hours. Keep in mind that the office closes early on Fridays. For a full title search going back to the 1870s, you may need to search both online systems and possibly review physical records for any gaps. Local title companies familiar with Eastland County records are a good resource for complex searches.

Note: Birth and death records start from 1903; land records go back to 1873 in the physical archive.

Types of Eastland County Property Records

The County Clerk records all instruments affecting real property in Eastland County. Each document gets an instrument number and is indexed by party name. Under Texas Property Code Section 12.001, recording a document gives legal notice of its contents to all subsequent buyers and lenders who deal with that property.

Common property records in Eastland County include warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, mortgage releases, mechanic's liens, judgment liens, tax liens, federal tax liens, oil and gas leases, mineral deeds, easements, right-of-way documents, subdivision plats, and assumed name certificates. Eastland County has had significant oil and gas history, so mineral leases and related instruments are an important part of the land archive. UCC filings are also recorded at this office.

Under Texas Property Code Section 13.001, a recorded instrument is constructive notice to all parties. Once a deed or lien is filed, anyone who later deals with that property is treated as having known about it, whether they looked it up or not. This is why a thorough search of both the historical and current portals matters before any property purchase in Eastland County.

Eastland County Appraisal District

The Eastland County Appraisal District maintains property appraisal and tax roll data for all taxable property in the county. These records are separate from the deed records at the County Clerk's office but provide useful information on current ownership as reflected in tax records, appraised values, and exemption status.

You can reach the Eastland County Appraisal District at (254) 629-8597. Online property search is available through the CAD website, letting you look up parcels by owner name, property address, or account number. If you disagree with an appraised value, you can file a protest with the Appraisal Review Board before the annual protest deadline. The CAD handles all exemption applications, including homestead, over-65, and disability exemptions.

Keep in mind that CAD records update after deeds are processed, so a recently recorded sale may not show up in the tax rolls for several months. Cross-check the County Clerk's deed index with CAD data when doing due diligence on a property purchase in Eastland County.

Recording Fees and Procedures

The recording fee in Eastland County is $26 for the first page of a real property document. Each additional page costs $4.00. If more than five parties need to be indexed from one document, there is a $0.25 charge per additional name over five. These fees are set by state law and were updated effective January 1, 2024.

Documents can be submitted in person at the courthouse, by mail, or through eRecording vendors including Simplifile, CSC, goepn.com, and NTC. Mail submissions need a check or money order payable to the Eastland County Clerk. eRecording is the fastest option and allows documents to be submitted and returned electronically. Once recorded, the document gets an instrument number, the original is returned to the submitter, and the record goes into the index within a few business days.

Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page. Uncertified copies are $1.00 per page. For most property research purposes, plain copies are fine. Certified copies are needed for court filings and government submissions. Note that marriage license fees are $81 cash, and both applicants must appear in person, with a 72-hour waiting period that can be waived with a premarital education course certificate.

Texas Public Information Act

Property records in Eastland County are public documents. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the Public Information Act, any person can request copies of government records without stating a reason. You do not need to be a party to a document or own property in Eastland County to access the records.

The clerk's office must respond promptly to records requests. If production will take more than ten business days, the office must notify you of the timeline. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division handles disputes and publishes guidance on requestor rights. The AG can also issue opinions when access is questioned or denied.

Some personal information in property records is redacted from online images under Texas law. Social security numbers and financial account numbers are removed from digital document copies. The original paper records held by the clerk contain the full information but are not posted online.

Additional Property Research Resources

The Texas Comptroller's Property Tax Assistance Division provides statewide resources on exemption forms, protest procedures, and tax data. Local taxing entities in Eastland County set annual property tax rates that apply to all taxable parcels in the county.

For historical land research going back to the early Texas period, the Texas General Land Office maintains over 800,000 land grant records. These include original Spanish, Mexican, and Republic of Texas grants that predate county formation. Eastland County's land was part of early Texas grants, and the GLO archive is the place to start for pre-1870 history.

The Texas Secretary of State's SOSDirect covers state-level UCC and business entity records. The Texas State Law Library offers research guides on recording requirements and other property law topics relevant to Eastland County.

Nearby Counties

Check the correct county before searching. Eastland County is in North Central Texas and borders several neighboring counties. Confirm your property address if it is near a county line.