Search Kendall County Property Records

Kendall County property records are maintained by the County Clerk in Boerne, Texas. The clerk is the official keeper of all deeds, liens, mortgages, easements, and other instruments affecting land in the county. Kendall County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, driven by its location northwest of San Antonio along the I-10 corridor. High development activity means the clerk's office handles a large and growing volume of new filings. This guide covers how to find Kendall County property records, what documents are available, and what you need to know about fees and access.

Kendall County Clerk Office

The Kendall County Clerk is the official custodian of all property records in the county. The office records and indexes deeds, deeds of trust, liens, lien releases, easements, right-of-way agreements, and subdivision plats for all land in Kendall County. The courthouse is in Boerne, the county seat.

Kendall County has seen dramatic growth as San Antonio's suburbs expand north and west. New residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and refinancing transactions generate a constant stream of filings. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday and has online access tools to support the high volume of public record requests from buyers, lenders, and title companies active in the area.

Remote access to Kendall County records is available through TexasFile and potentially through the county's own online portal. Check the county website for the most current search options. Third-party platforms like TexasFile are widely used by title professionals for Kendall County research.

How to Search Kendall County Property Records

The county clerk's index organizes all recorded instruments by grantor and grantee name. A grantor transfers a property interest; a grantee receives one. To trace a chain of title, start with the current owner's name and search backward through the index for prior deeds. Each step identifies who previously owned the property and when the transfer occurred. You can also search by instrument number if you have that from a prior deed or legal description.

For online searches, check the Kendall County Clerk's website or use TexasFile. For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 201 E. San Antonio Ave. in Boerne. Staff can show you how to use the index system. Under Texas Attorney General Opinion WW-607, they cannot conduct the search for you, but they can point you to the right tools. A local title company in Boerne can conduct a full title search if you need a professional opinion.

Mail requests are accepted. Write to the Kendall County Clerk at 201 E. San Antonio Ave., Boerne, TX 78006. Include party names, approximate dates, document type, and a check for estimated fees. Provide a return envelope for copies.

Note: Kendall County's fast growth means the deed index includes a large number of newly platted subdivision documents. If you are researching a property in a new development, confirm the subdivision name before searching to find all relevant plat and deed filings.

Types of Property Records in Kendall County

The Kendall County Clerk records all instruments that create, transfer, or encumber an interest in real property. Under Texas Property Code Section 12.001, instruments must be recorded to give constructive notice to the public. Filed documents are permanent public records indexed for search by anyone.

Common record types include warranty deeds, special warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, mortgage instruments, mechanic's and materialman's liens, lien releases, federal and state tax liens, easements, utility easements, right-of-way agreements, subdivision plats, and assumed name certificates. The high rate of new residential development in Kendall County means that subdivision plats and associated deeds of trust are among the most frequently filed documents. Plats show lot configurations, street layouts, and easements for each new subdivision.

Under Texas Property Code Section 13.001, a recorded instrument gives constructive notice to the world. Buyers and lenders who deal with Kendall County property are treated as having notice of all recorded documents, whether they searched the records or not.

Kendall County Appraisal District

The Kendall County Appraisal District maintains the tax appraisal rolls for all taxable property in the county. The CAD records show current ownership, appraised value, property description, and exemptions. These records are separate from the clerk's deed records but provide useful complementary data for property research. The CAD updates its rolls annually.

You can search Kendall County appraisal records online through the CAD's website. Look up parcels by owner name, address, or account number. If you disagree with your appraised value, you can file a protest with the Kendall County Appraisal Review Board. The deadline is generally May 15 or 30 days after your notice of appraised value, whichever is later. The Texas Comptroller's Property Tax Assistance Division provides statewide guidance on exemptions, protests, and tax rates.

Recording Fees in Kendall County

The base recording fee is $26 for the first page of any document. Each additional page is $4.00. If the document names more than five parties to be indexed, the clerk charges $0.25 per additional name over five. These fees are set by Texas state law and are consistent across counties.

Documents can be submitted in person at the courthouse, by mail, or through eRecording vendors like Simplifile or CSC. eRecording is the fastest method and is commonly used by title companies and lenders active in the Kendall County market. Make checks payable to the Kendall County Clerk. Once recorded, documents receive an instrument number and recording date. Indexed records are available for public search within a few business days.

Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. Uncertified copies are less expensive. For most title research purposes, uncertified copies are sufficient. Request certified copies when submitting to courts or government agencies.

Texas Public Information Act

Kendall County property records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Anyone can request access to these records without explaining why they need them. The clerk must respond promptly, and if it will take more than ten business days to produce the records, the office must notify you of the expected timeline.

The Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division handles disputes about public record access and publishes guidance on your rights as a requestor. Under Texas Property Code Section 11.008(k), social security numbers and financial account numbers are redacted from online document images. Full original records are in the clerk's physical files.

Additional Resources for Kendall County Research

The Texas General Land Office holds historical land grant records from the Spanish, Mexican, and Republic of Texas periods. Kendall County land traces back to those early grants, and the GLO archive is the place to start for historical title research. The database is searchable online for free.

The Texas Secretary of State's SOSDirect system provides business entity records and UCC filings. When a lien in Kendall County involves a business entity, SOS records can verify the entity's legal name and standing. State-level UCC filings may also affect property in the county.

The Texas State Law Library offers free research guides on Texas property law topics including recording requirements, easements, and lien procedures. For questions about how Texas law applies to a Kendall County property transaction, these guides are a useful starting point before consulting an attorney.

Note: For title insurance or a formal title search in Kendall County, contact a licensed title company in Boerne or the San Antonio area. Many major title companies operate in this market given Kendall County's active real estate sector.

Nearby Counties

Kendall County is northwest of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country. Check the correct county when a property is near a county line.