Property Records in Foard County

Foard County property records are held by the County Clerk in Crowell, Texas. The office keeps deed records, lien filings, and land instruments going back to 1891. Online searches are available through TexasFile and CountyRecords.com for documents from 1992 to present. This page explains how to search Foard County real property records, what they contain, and how to get copies by mail, in person, or online.

Foard County Clerk Office

County Clerk Debra Hopkins also serves as the District Clerk for Foard County. The physical office is at 101 South Main, Crowell, TX 79227. Mail goes to P.O. Box 539, Crowell, TX 79227. You can reach the office at (940) 684-1365 or by fax at (940) 684-1918. Email requests are accepted; contact the office directly for the current email address.

Foard County is one of the smallest counties in Texas by population, with about 1,057 residents as of 2018. Because the same person handles both county and district clerk duties, the office is compact. Plan ahead for more complex requests. Staff availability can be limited during peak periods, so calling ahead is a good idea before making the trip to Crowell.

The clerk's office holds all official public records for the county: deed records, liens, UCC filings, probate records, vital records, and court filings. Records from 1891 forward are in custody here, though online access only covers documents from 1992 forward through TexasFile.

Online Search for Foard County Records

Foard County property records from 1992 to 2025 are available through TexasFile. This platform provides free name searches with document copies available for purchase. Search by grantor/grantee name, instrument type, or date range. Results show instrument numbers, recording dates, and document types. CountyRecords.com also covers Foard County as a secondary search option.

For records before 1992, you will need to visit or contact the clerk's office directly. Land records, marriage records, and probate records go back to 1891. Birth and death records start from 1903. These older documents are not yet digitized for online access but are accessible in person or through a written request.

Note: Foard County records go back to sovereignty in 1891, but the online portion covers only 1992 to the present through TexasFile. For full title searches on older properties, an in-person visit or mail request is required.

What Property Records Contain

Foard County property records cover all real estate transactions and encumbrances filed in the county. Deed records document the sale or transfer of land. Each deed shows the grantor and grantee, the legal description of the property, the consideration paid, and the recording date. Deeds of trust show mortgage liens and the lender who holds the security interest.

Federal tax liens and state tax liens are also recorded with the county clerk. These liens attach to all real and personal property owned by the taxpayer. Mechanics' liens, judgment liens, and abstract of judgment filings appear in the same index. All of these must be resolved before a property can be sold with clean title.

The index shows grantor and grantee names, instrument numbers, recording dates, and document types. Foard County's recording history starts in 1891, so researchers can trace land ownership for well over a century in this office.

Texas Recording Laws and Fees

Texas law requires that instruments affecting real property be recorded in the county where the land is located. The Texas Property Code Chapter 11 sets out the rules for written conveyances and their validity against third parties. Recording puts the world on notice that a deed or lien exists.

In Foard County, the recording fee structure follows the Texas standard set by Local Government Code Section 118.011: $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. Plat recordings cost $100. Certified copies are $5 per document. Regular copies are $1 per page. The county also charges $0.25 for each name indexed beyond the first five names in a single instrument.

State and federal tax liens have their own fee schedules. A federal tax lien costs $30 to record under Texas Property Code 14.005. State tax liens run $14 to $16 depending on the type. Contact the Foard County Clerk at (940) 684-1365 to confirm current fees before mailing documents.

Foard County Appraisal District

The Foard County Appraisal District maintains appraisal values for all taxable property in the county. Chief Appraiser Holly Morton leads the district office. The address is P.O. Box 419, Crowell, TX 79227-0419. Phone: (940) 684-1225. Fax: (940) 684-1676.

The appraisal district sets values each year for property tax purposes. Homestead, over-65, and disability exemptions are available to qualifying owners. The protest deadline is May 15 each year. If you think your property value is too high, file a written protest with the appraisal district before the deadline. The appraisal review board will schedule a hearing.

For more information on Texas property tax rules, the Texas Comptroller's property tax page has full details on exemptions, protest procedures, and tax rate information for all counties in the state.

How to Request Foard County Property Documents

To get Foard County property documents, you have three options. First, search online through TexasFile for records from 1992 to present. Second, visit the clerk's office in person at 101 South Main, Crowell. Third, mail your request to P.O. Box 539, Crowell, TX 79227. You can also fax requests to (940) 684-1918 or email the office.

For mail requests, include the names of the parties involved, the approximate recording date or date range, and the type of document you need. Enclose a check or money order for estimated copy fees: $1 per page for regular copies or $5 per document for certified copies. The clerk will return the copies once payment is received and the document is located.

The Texas Attorney General's public information resources explain your rights under the Texas Public Information Act. Property records held by the county clerk are public documents and can be requested by anyone. There is no need to explain why you want them.

The Tax Assessor-Collector for Foard County is located at 110 South 1st St., Crowell, TX 79227. Phone: (940) 684-1503. Fax: (940) 684-1947. Contact this office for tax payment history, tax certificates, or questions about delinquent taxes on a property.

Nearby Counties

Foard County is a small North Texas county bordered by several neighboring counties with their own property records systems.