Fisher County Property Records

Fisher County property records are maintained by the County Clerk in Roby, Texas. You can search land records, deed records, and lien filings online for documents from 1980 to the present. Older documents going back to 1886 are also available through third-party services. Whether you need to look up ownership history, check for liens, or find a recorded deed, this page walks you through your options for getting Fisher County real property records.

Fisher County Clerk Records Office

The Fisher County Clerk is the official custodian of all real property records in the county. The office is located at 109 N. Angelo in Roby and handles deed recordings, lien filings, probate records, and vital records. County Clerk Pat Thomson has held the position since March 1, 2003, and Deputy Clerk Jessika Lester assists with day-to-day records requests.

You can reach the office by phone at 325-776-2401 or by fax at 325-776-3274. Mail requests go to PO Box 368, Roby, TX 79543. The office also accepts email requests, so contact them directly through the Fisher County Clerk website for the current email address and hours. In-person visits during business hours are welcome for document searches and copies.

Documents stored at this office cover real and personal property records, court records, and vital statistics. The clerk serves as the chief elections officer and recorder for Commissioner's Court. This is a small rural county, so staff is limited. For complex searches or certified copies, plan ahead and contact the office before your visit.

The Fisher County official website provides contact details and links to online search portals.

The clerk's page shows current office hours, contact details, and links to online record search tools.

Search Fisher County Property Records Online

Fisher County property records from 1980 to the present are searchable online. The county uses TexasFile and CountyRecords.com for public access to deed records and related documents. TexasFile allows free basic searches, with fees for document copies. CountyRecords.com is another platform that indexes Fisher County records.

Document copies from 1886 onward are available through TexasFile. That means you can look up older deed records even if the county's own portal only shows records from 1980. Search by grantor or grantee name, document type, or recording date. Results show instrument numbers, legal descriptions, and recording information.

For land records, probate records, birth record indexes, death record indexes, marriage records, and criminal records, the county clerk's office maintains the files. Some of these are searchable online; others require an in-person visit or a written request by mail.

Note: Online access to Fisher County records covers land records from 1980 to present, but older deed copies from 1886 forward are also available through TexasFile's document retrieval service.

What Fisher County Property Records Contain

Property records filed with the Fisher County Clerk cover a wide range of document types. Deed records show who sold or transferred land and when. They list the grantor (seller) and grantee (buyer), a legal description of the property, and the recording date. Deeds of trust secure mortgage loans and are recorded here as well.

Other documents include federal tax liens, state tax liens, UCC filings, mechanics' liens, and lien releases. If a creditor has filed a claim against a property, it shows up in the official records index. Assumed name certificates, also called DBA filings, are recorded here too.

The clerk also keeps probate records, court filings, and vital records. Birth and death records go back to 1903. Marriage records are maintained in the same office. If you need multiple record types, you can often get them all in one visit or one mail request.

Texas Property Law and Recording Requirements

Texas law requires that property instruments be recorded with the county clerk in the county where the land is located. Under the Texas Property Code Chapter 11, a conveyance of real property must be in writing and signed by the grantor. The instrument is not valid against third-party purchasers until it is properly recorded.

The recording fee in Texas is $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. These amounts are set by the Texas Local Government Code Section 118.011. Fisher County follows these standard state fee schedules. Contact the clerk's office directly to confirm any fee changes for specific document types like plats or UCC filings.

The Texas Comptroller's property tax page has information on appraisals, exemptions, and tax rates that affect property owners across the state, including in Fisher County.

Fisher County Appraisal District

The Fisher County Appraisal District sets the appraised value of all property in the county for tax purposes. The appraisal district is a separate entity from the county clerk. It handles property valuations, exemption applications, and protest hearings. If you believe your property is overvalued, you can file a protest with the appraisal review board.

Fisher County follows standard Texas appraisal procedures. Homestead exemptions, over-65 exemptions, and disability exemptions are available to qualifying property owners. The protest deadline is typically May 15 each year. For current contact details and property search, visit the Fisher County Appraisal District directly or search through the Texas Comptroller's property tax resources.

The Texas Comptroller also publishes an annual ratio study comparing appraised values to market values across all counties. This study can affect whether your county's appraisal roll is certified.

How to Get Copies of Fisher County Property Records

There are three main ways to get copies of Fisher County property records. You can search and order online through TexasFile or CountyRecords.com, visit the clerk's office in person at 109 N. Angelo in Roby, or send a mail request to PO Box 368, Roby, TX 79543.

For in-person visits, bring the document information if you have it: names of the parties, approximate recording date, or document type. Staff can help locate the record, but for long searches you may need to do the lookup yourself using the office's index. Copy fees are standard under Texas law: $1 per page for regular copies and $5 per document for certified copies.

Online orders through TexasFile work well for deed copies and other recorded instruments. You create an account, search by name or instrument number, and pay for the copies you need. Turnaround is usually fast for digital documents.

The Texas Attorney General's open government page explains your rights under the Texas Public Information Act when requesting public records from government offices.

Note: Fisher County is a small rural office. Requests for extensive lien searches or document collections may take extra time. Call ahead to confirm availability before making the trip to Roby.

Related Property Records and Resources

Beyond deed and lien records, several other resources connect to Fisher County property ownership. The Texas Secretary of State maintains UCC filings for personal property and business liens at direct.sos.state.tx.us. Federal tax liens are filed with both the county clerk and the Secretary of State depending on the type.

If you are buying or selling property in Fisher County, a title search is an important step. Title companies review all recorded instruments to make sure the chain of title is clean. They look for unpaid liens, unresolved judgments, and gaps in ownership. The county clerk's records are the primary source for these searches.

The Texas Real Estate Commission licenses real estate agents and brokers in Texas. If you need help navigating a property transaction in Fisher County, a licensed agent or title attorney can walk you through the process. Court records from the Fisher County District Court may also be relevant if there are judgment liens or pending litigation tied to a property.

Nearby Counties

Fisher County borders several other West Texas counties, each with their own clerk and property records systems.