Find Property Records in Potter County
Potter County property records are filed with the County Clerk in Amarillo, Texas. Amarillo, the largest city in the Texas Panhandle, sits across both Potter and Randall counties, making Potter County one of the more active recording jurisdictions in this region. The County Clerk's office maintains deeds, liens, mortgages, plat maps, and all other instruments affecting land in Potter County. Online search access is available through the county's official portal, and a large volume of records is indexed and searchable by name. This guide covers the search process, fees, and additional resources for Potter County property research.
Potter County Overview
Potter County Clerk Office
The Potter County Clerk in Amarillo is the official custodian of all real property records for Potter County. The office records deeds, liens, deeds of trust, plat maps, and all other instruments that affect land in the county. Every document is stamped with the recording date, assigned an instrument number, and indexed by party name.
Amarillo spans both Potter and Randall counties. If you are researching property in the Amarillo area, you need to confirm which county the parcel is in before searching. The Potter County Clerk handles records for the northern and central portions of the city, while Randall County handles records for the southern portions. When in doubt, check the parcel's legal description or the appraisal district to determine jurisdiction. Third-party services like TexasFile also provide access to Potter County deed and lien records.
| Office | Potter County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 S. Fillmore St., Amarillo, TX 79101 |
| Phone | (806) 379-2280 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, regular business hours |
| Online Search | co.potter.tx.us/county_clerk |
Searching Potter County Property Records
The clerk's online portal allows free name-based searches of the recorded instrument index. Enter a grantor or grantee name to find all instruments associated with that party. Results show document type, recording date, and instrument number. You can usually view the document image once you locate the right record in the index.
Because Amarillo sits in both Potter and Randall counties, it is worth running the same name search in both county systems when doing a thorough title review on Amarillo-area properties. A property at a given address may have a recorded lien filed in the other county if part of the land crosses the county line. The Amarillo city page on this site has more information about navigating records for the Amarillo metro area.
For records that go back before the online index, visit the clerk's office at 500 S. Fillmore St. in Amarillo. The physical indexes cover older records and staff can help you find the right book and page. Hiring a local abstractor or title company familiar with Potter County records is efficient if you need to cover a long time span.
Types of Records in Potter County
Under Texas Property Code Section 12.001, instruments affecting real property must be recorded with the county clerk to give legal notice. Once filed, anyone who later deals with the property is assumed to know about the recorded document.
Common instruments filed with the Potter County Clerk include warranty deeds, special warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, lien releases, mechanic's liens, materialman's liens, federal and state tax liens, oil and gas leases, easements, right-of-way documents, plat maps, and assumed name certificates. Given Potter County's urban setting and the commercial activity in Amarillo, commercial deed and lien filings are common here alongside residential transactions. New construction liens and releases are a regular part of the filing volume due to the ongoing development in and around Amarillo.
Potter County Appraisal District
The Potter County Appraisal District at pottercad.org maintains appraisal records for all taxable property in Potter County. The online portal lets you search by owner name, address, or account number. Results show the legal description, appraised value, current owner for tax purposes, exemptions, and improvement details.
The Potter CAD and the Randall County Appraisal District together cover the Amarillo metro area. If a property address shows up in both systems, the parcel likely straddles the county line, or you may have the wrong county. Verify the legal description to confirm which county clerk has the relevant deed records. The Texas Comptroller's Property Tax Assistance Division provides statewide appraisal district resources including protest procedures and exemption information for Potter County property owners.
Recording Fees in Potter County
The fee to record a document in Potter County is $26 for the first page. Each additional page costs $4.00. Documents naming more than five indexed parties add $0.25 per name beyond five. These fees are set by Texas law and apply uniformly across most counties.
Documents may be submitted in person at the clerk's office in Amarillo, by mail, or through eRecording. Mail submissions should include a check or money order payable to the Potter County Clerk along with a self-addressed envelope for the return of the original. eRecording is widely used by title companies and lenders in the Amarillo area because of the high transaction volume. Contact the clerk to confirm which eRecording vendors they accept before submitting electronically.
Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. Uncertified copies are available at a lower rate and are suitable for most research and due diligence needs.
Public Access Rights
Potter County property records are public. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the Public Information Act, anyone can request access to and copies of government records without giving a reason. No personal connection to the property is required.
The clerk's office must respond promptly to records requests. Because most property records are already indexed and accessible, requests are usually fulfilled quickly. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division handles disputes and publishes guidance on public records rights across Texas. Personal identifiers in online document images may be redacted under Texas law, while the original paper record held by the clerk contains the complete document text.
Other Research Resources
The Texas General Land Office holds historical land grant records. Potter County land was distributed through original Texas grants, and the GLO archive can trace a property back to its earliest recorded history. This is useful for older parcels where the deed chain is long.
The Texas Secretary of State's SOSDirect provides UCC lien and business entity searches. Commercial liens and mortgages involving business entities are common in Potter County given the level of commercial activity in Amarillo. Checking SOS records helps verify the legal name and status of any entity involved in a transaction. The Texas State Law Library offers free research guides on Texas property law topics applicable to Potter County.
Nearby Counties
Potter County is in the Texas Panhandle. Note that Amarillo straddles both Potter and Randall counties. Confirm the right county before searching records for Amarillo-area properties.