Wilson County Property Records Search
Wilson County property records are kept by the County Clerk in Floresville, Texas. The office maintains deeds, liens, mortgages, plat maps, and other land instruments recorded in the county. You can search records online or visit the courthouse in person. This page explains the search process, what records are available, and how to get copies.
Wilson County Overview
Wilson County Clerk Office
The Wilson County Clerk is the official custodian of all property records for Wilson County. The office is located in Floresville, the county seat. The clerk maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, UCC filings, assumed name certificates, and vital records for the county.
Wilson County is located southeast of San Antonio and has seen growth as part of the broader San Antonio metropolitan area. Property records reflect a mix of residential, agricultural, and some oil and gas activity. The county website at wilsoncountytx.gov provides access to the online search portal and clerk's office information.
| County Seat | Floresville, TX |
|---|---|
| County Website | wilsoncountytx.gov |
| Appraisal District | wilsoncad.com |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, regular business hours |
| E-Recording | Available through authorized vendors |
How to Search Wilson County Records
To search Wilson County property records, visit the county clerk's official portal through the county website at wilsoncountytx.gov. You can search by grantor or grantee name, document type, and date range. Results show document details and images for recorded instruments. For a third-party option, TexasFile may also cover Wilson County deed records.
In-person searches are available at the clerk's office in Floresville during regular business hours. Staff can help you navigate the index system but cannot conduct searches on your behalf under state law. For mail requests, include the party name, document type, and approximate recording date. Mail payments should be by check or money order payable to the county clerk.
Wilson County is within the San Antonio metro area, so property activity includes suburban development along with traditional agricultural land use. New subdivision plats are regularly filed along with standard deed and lien instruments.
Types of Wilson County Property Records
The County Clerk records a range of instruments affecting real property in Wilson County. Once filed and indexed, each document becomes part of the permanent public record. Under Texas Property Code Section 12.001, recording provides constructive notice to anyone who later deals with that property.
Common types include warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, lien notices and releases, mechanic's liens, tax liens, federal tax liens, oil and gas leases, easements, right-of-way agreements, subdivision plats, and UCC filings. Assumed name certificates are also filed with the County Clerk. Each instrument includes grantor and grantee names, legal descriptions, recording dates, and document images.
Under Texas Property Code Section 13.001, a recorded instrument is constructive notice to all later buyers and lenders. This means you are presumed to know about any recorded deed or lien even if you never actually looked it up.
Wilson County Appraisal District
The Wilson County Appraisal District maintains appraisal records for all taxable property in the county. The database shows current ownership, appraised value, exemptions, and property characteristics. You can search by owner name, address, or account number.
Exemptions available include homestead, over-65, disabled, disabled veteran, and agricultural use. The protest deadline is typically May 15 each year or 30 days from the appraisal notice, whichever is later. Online protest filing may be available through the appraisal district website. The CAD records complement the County Clerk's deed records for complete property research.
Recording Fees and Procedures
Recording a document with the Wilson County Clerk costs $26 for the first page. Each additional page is $4.00. If a document has more than five parties to index, the fee is $0.25 per name over five. These fees follow the standard Texas recording schedule.
Documents can be submitted in person, by mail, or through e-recording. E-recording is the fastest method. For mail submissions, include a check payable to the county clerk. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. Non-certified copies are $1.00 per page. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of originals submitted by mail.
Texas Public Information Act
Wilson County property records are public records. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, anyone can request copies of government records without stating a reason. You do not need to own the property to access it.
The clerk must respond promptly to records requests. For indexed records, access is generally immediate. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division handles disputes about public records access and publishes guidance on requestor rights in Texas.
Additional Resources
The Texas Comptroller's Property Tax Assistance Division provides statewide exemption forms and protest resources. For historical land grants, the Texas General Land Office archive includes early South Texas land records. The Texas Secretary of State's SOSDirect system covers UCC filings and business entity records useful for lien research.
Nearby Counties
Wilson County is southeast of San Antonio. If the property is near a county line, confirm the correct county before searching.