Elections

The Elections Division of the County Clerk’s Office administers special, primary, and general elections in Travis County.

Recording

The County Clerk’s Recording Division preserves documents pertaining to real property records including deeds and tax liens. This division also issues marriage licenses, keeps a registry of domestic partnerships, and records assumed name certificates (DBAs) for certain businesses.

Misdemeanor

The County Clerk serves as the Clerk of the Court for the Travis County Criminal Courts at Law. The Clerk’s Office maintains court documents and provides administrative support through the issuance of warrants, summons, subpoenas, and commitments.

Civil

The County Clerk serves as the Clerk of the Court for the Travis County Civil Courts at Law. The Clerk’s responsibilities include receiving the filings for civil cases, preparing notices and citations, and maintaining records associated with the cases filed before these courts.

Probate

The County Clerk serves as the Clerk of the Court for the Travis County Probate Court. This court hears issues associated with the estates of deceased persons, guardianships for incapacitated persons, mental health commitments, and eminent domain cases. The Clerk’s Probate Division issues citations, writs of execution, abstracts of judgment, letters of guardianship, letters testamentary, protective orders, notices, and other documents as required by law or requested by customers.

Commissioners Court Minutes

The County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Travis County Commissioners Court. The Clerk’s Office prepares the minutes of the meetings and maintains the documents presented during Court proceedings. The Clerk’s site also offers live and historical videos of Commissioners Court meetings.