Bexar County Clerk: Public Records, Services & Contact Info

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Bexar County, Texas Clerk Guide

Bexar County Clerk: Public Records, Services & Contact Info

The Bexar County Clerk is the public office many San Antonio and Bexar County residents need for official public records, real property records, marriage licenses, assumed business names, birth and death record questions, probate records, county-court-at-law records, misdemeanor records, Commissioners Court minutes, and certified copies.

The key is choosing the right records path. Use the County Clerk for land records, marriage records, DBAs, probate, county-court-at-law and misdemeanor records. Use the Bexar County District Clerk for District Court records, divorce decrees, felony district-court matters, and other district-court case records.

Open Official County Clerk Page Search Official Public Records Open Courthouse Google Map

Independent guide last reviewed September 2026. Always confirm current hours, closures, fees, forms, and record access rules on the official Bexar County website before visiting, filing, or paying.

Quick Facts: Bexar County Clerk in San Antonio, Texas

Official office Bexar County Clerk.
County Clerk Lucy Adame-Clark is listed by Bexar County as the County Clerk.
Main courthouse address 100 Dolorosa, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78205.
Main County Clerk phone 210-335-2216.
County Clerk hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except county holidays.
Extended Wednesday hours Bexar County lists extended Wednesday hours to 5:45 p.m. for certain County Clerk services.
Official Public Records Search Use for real property records, assumed names, liens, foreclosure notices, and other County Clerk record categories.
Important distinction District Court records and divorce decrees are District Clerk records, not County Clerk records.
Fast answer: if the record is a deed, lien, marriage license, DBA, probate record, county-court-at-law record, misdemeanor record, or Commissioners Court record, start with the Bexar County Clerk. If it is a divorce decree or District Court case, start with the District Clerk.

Bexar County Clerk Google Map, Courthouse Address, and Main Offices

The Bexar County Clerk has service areas inside the Bexar County Courthouse and nearby county buildings in downtown San Antonio. Some record services are at the courthouse, while deed records, recordings, vital statistics, marriage licenses, and assumed names are commonly handled at the Paul Elizondo Tower.

Before driving downtown, use the Google Map and confirm which room handles your service. A records copy request, deed recording, marriage license, DBA filing, probate copy, and District Court request can send you to different counters.

Bexar County Courthouse

Address: 100 Dolorosa, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78205

County Clerk Administration: 210-335-2216

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except county holidays.

Common County Clerk services here: administration, civil central filing, criminal central filing, probate, bond forfeiture, bookkeeping, and court registry services.

Open Courthouse in Google Maps

Paul Elizondo Tower

101 W. Nueva St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

Common departments: deed records, recordings, marriage licenses, assumed names, and vital statistics.

Tip: check the official department page for the current suite number before visiting.

Cadena-Reeves Justice Center

300 Dolorosa
San Antonio, TX 78205

Mental Health Department: Suite B-33

Phone: 210-335-2536

Southside Annex

3505 Pleasanton Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78221

Phone: 210-335-3522

Best for: check official pages for available marriage, assumed name, and records services.

Spanish Archives Center

126 E. Nueva St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

Best for: Spanish Archive and historical records questions.

Official locationBexar County Clerk Contact, Rooms, Phones, and Locations

After opening this link:

  1. Find the department that matches your task, such as Deed Records, Recordings, Marriage Licenses, Assumed Names, Probate, Civil Central Filing, Criminal Central Filing, or Vital Statistics.
  2. Write down the room or suite number before visiting.
  3. Call the department if you are not sure whether the service can be handled online, by mail, at the courthouse, or at the Southside Annex.
  4. Check county holidays and any posted service announcements before driving downtown.
  5. Use Google Maps for parking and route planning, especially if your service is at the Paul Elizondo Tower rather than the courthouse.

Bexar County Clerk Department Directory

Bexar County Clerk services are divided by department. Calling the correct section is important because deed records, probate copies, marriage licenses, assumed names, vital records, and county-court filings are not handled at one general counter.

Administration

100 Dolorosa, Suite 104
San Antonio, TX 78205

Phone: 210-335-2216

Deed Records

Paul Elizondo Tower
101 W. Nueva, Suite B109

Phone: 210-335-2273

Recordings

Paul Elizondo Tower
101 W. Nueva, Suite 103

Phone: 210-335-2581

Marriage Licenses & Assumed Names

Paul Elizondo Tower
101 W. Nueva

Phone: 210-335-2223

Confirm the current suite on the official marriage or DBA page before visiting.

Vital Statistics

Paul Elizondo Tower
101 W. Nueva, Suite B110

Phone: 210-335-3009

Civil Central Filing

Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa, Basement

Phone: 210-335-2231

Criminal Central Filing

Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa, Basement

Phone: 210-335-2238

Probate

Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa, Basement

Phone: 210-335-2241

Mental Health

Justice Center
300 Dolorosa, Suite B-33

Phone: 210-335-2536

Local detail: Bexar County also lists “Records on the Run,” a mobile County Clerk service. Check the official calendar if you want to avoid downtown parking and your service is available through the mobile unit.

How to Search Bexar County Public Records Online

The County Clerk’s Official Public Records Search is the main online starting point for many Bexar County public records. The official search can include categories such as real property records, assumed names, foreclosure notices, Commissioners Court records, and other County Clerk record types.

If the record type is not available through the County Clerk’s public search and it is still an open record, Bexar County directs users to the Public Information Act request center. Court users should also remember that District Court records and divorce decrees are handled by the District Clerk.

Official searchBexar County Clerk Official Public Records Search

After opening this link:

  1. Open the County Clerk search system and confirm that it shows Bexar County, Texas.
  2. Use the “Change department” option near the search bar if you need a specific record category.
  3. Search by name, document number, book/page, date range, or other available fields.
  4. Set a start date and end date to avoid overly broad results.
  5. Open the matching result and confirm document type, recorded date, parties, and instrument details before printing or ordering copies.
  6. If you need a certified copy, use the Clerk’s official copy instructions rather than treating a web printout as certified.

Official guideBexar County Public Record Search Instructions

After opening this link:

  1. Read the search instructions before running a broad search.
  2. Use the dropdown to pick the correct record category.
  3. Enter search terms and a date range.
  4. Open additional search tabs if you need to run more than one search at the same time.
  5. Use the Public Information Act Request Center only when the record is not available through the normal search or department process.
Good search details Name, business name, instrument number, recording date, document type, book/page, case number, or court number.
Certified copy warning A printed online image is not the same as a certified copy issued by the County Clerk.
Not every record is online Some records may be restricted, older, sealed, confidential, or handled by another Bexar County office.
Use PIA for other open records If the Clerk search does not host the record type, the Public Information Act portal may be the correct next step.

Real Property Records, Deeds, Liens, Foreclosure Notices, and Certified Copies

The Bexar County Clerk’s Real Property and Land Records service handles recording and maintaining real property records, personal property records, notices of trustee sales, military discharges, and public notices. This is the office to use for deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, plats, and many land-record searches.

For lien research, the County Clerk directs the public to the Deed Records Department at the Paul Elizondo Tower, Suite B109, or to the Official Records Search. The Clerk also warns that title companies and attorneys perform guaranteed title searches; the County Clerk does not guarantee clear title.

Official land recordsBexar County Real Property and Land Records

After opening this link:

  1. Review whether your document is a deed, lien, release, mortgage, plat, foreclosure notice, DD-214, or other recordable document.
  2. Confirm whether the document can be filed in person, by mail, or electronically.
  3. Check the deed-record copy instructions if you only need a copy instead of recording a new document.
  4. Use the Official Public Records Search for lien or recorded-document research.
  5. Contact a title company or attorney for title insurance, guaranteed title searches, or legal advice about ownership problems.

Official feesBexar County Real Property Recording Fees

After opening this link:

  1. Find the document type you need to record.
  2. Use the listed first-page and additional-page fee to estimate the base recording cost.
  3. Check extra fees for public notices, notices of trustee sale, plats, federal tax liens, electronic copies, or DD-214 records.
  4. Count pages carefully before mailing payment.
  5. Call the Recordings or Deed Records department if the fee depends on document type or page count.
Real property recording Common filing fee shown by Bexar County is $25.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page.
Deed record copies Plain copies are listed at $1.00 per page, with a $5.00 certification fee per document.
DD-214 military discharge Bexar County lists no filing fee and no certified-copy fee for DD-214 military discharge records.
Foreclosure sale note The county states mortgage foreclosure sales are generally held on the first Tuesday of the month between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with holiday exceptions.
Important: do not use a deed-record search as a legal title opinion. If you need proof of ownership, lien priority, title insurance, or advice about a foreclosure, consult a title company or licensed attorney.

Bexar County Marriage Licenses and Marriage License Copies

The Bexar County Clerk issues marriage licenses and provides copies of marriage licenses recorded in Bexar County. The county lists marriage license services at the Paul Elizondo Tower, the Southside Annex, and certain Records on the Run locations.

Bexar County states that the marriage license fee is $80.00 and the informal marriage license fee is $45.00. For copies, the County Clerk can provide a marriage license copy if the license was purchased in Bexar County, even if the ceremony happened somewhere else.

Official marriage pageBexar County Marriage Licenses

After opening this link:

  1. Review the current marriage license application steps and required documentation.
  2. Complete the online application if you want to begin before visiting.
  3. Bring all relevant documentation and confirm the accepted payment method.
  4. Visit the Paul Elizondo Tower, Southside Annex, or a listed Records on the Run location if that service is available.
  5. After the ceremony, make sure the original marriage license is returned for recording.
  6. If you need a certified copy after recording, follow the marriage license copy request instructions.
Marriage License phone 210-335-2223.
Marriage license fee Bexar County lists $80.00 for a marriage license.
Informal marriage fee Bexar County lists $45.00 for an informal marriage license.
Marriage copy limit For Bexar County Clerk copies, the license must have been purchased in Bexar County.
Name-change tip: Bexar County notes that the name on the marriage license itself does not change. If you plan to change your name after marriage, certified copies may be needed for agencies, banks, schools, employers, and identity documents.

Assumed Business Name / DBA in Bexar County

A Bexar County assumed name certificate, often called a DBA, is used when an unincorporated business operates under a business name. The County Clerk says applicants should first determine whether the desired name is available before submitting the notarized or acknowledged certificate.

An assumed name certificate is not a business license. If you need a city business license, state business formation, LLC, corporation, tax permit, or professional license, you may need another local or state agency.

Official DBA pageBexar County Assumed Business Name / DBA

After opening this link:

  1. Search the desired assumed name using the County Clerk’s Official Public Records Search.
  2. Download or complete the correct Assumed Name Certificate form.
  3. Make sure the certificate is complete and correct before signing.
  4. Have the certificate notarized or acknowledged by a deputy clerk when available.
  5. Submit the original form in person, by mail, or through the listed online process if available.
  6. Save your receipt and order a plain or certified copy if you need proof for a bank, vendor, or agency.
Assumed name filing Bexar County lists $13.00 for one owner and $0.50 for each additional owner.
Deputy acknowledgment The county lists a $1.00 fee when a deputy acknowledges an assumed name certificate.
Plain DBA copy Bexar County lists $2.00 for a plain copy of an assumed name certificate.
Certified DBA copy Bexar County lists $7.00 for a certified copy of an assumed name certificate.
Business setup warning: a county DBA does not create an LLC or corporation. Bexar County points users to the Texas Secretary of State for LLC, corporation, and incorporation filings.

Birth and Death Certificates: What the Bexar County Clerk Can and Cannot Provide

Bexar County vital-record rules are specific. The County Clerk’s Vital Statistics Department does not hold every birth or death record that happened in San Antonio or Bexar County. Some records are handled by the City of San Antonio local registrar or the Texas Department of State Health Services.

The County Clerk lists certain older or rural birth and death records, including births in unincorporated or rural Bexar County before 1967, births at Wilford Hall Military Medical Center before 1967, and certain home deaths in rural Bexar County from 1903 to 1967.

Official vital recordsBexar County Birth and Death Certificates

After opening this link:

  1. Read the list of records the Bexar County Clerk can provide.
  2. Check whether the birth or death occurred in the city limits, a hospital, a rural area, or an unincorporated part of the county.
  3. If the County Clerk is the correct office, download the birth/death certificate request application.
  4. Complete the application, have it notarized if required, and mail it to the Vital Statistics Department address.
  5. If the record belongs to the City of San Antonio or Texas DSHS, use that agency instead of submitting the wrong request to the County Clerk.
Vital Statistics Department Paul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva, Suite B110.
Vital Statistics phone 210-335-3009.
Mailing address Bexar County Clerk, Attn: Vital Statistics Dept., 100 Dolorosa, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78205.
City records note Many city-limit births, hospital records, and certain deaths may need the City of San Antonio Vital Records office instead.

County Court, Misdemeanor, Probate, Mental Health, and District Clerk Records

The Bexar County Clerk maintains records for 15 County Courts at Law, 3 Probate Courts, Mental Health Court, Auxiliary Jail Court, and several other county departments. This is separate from the Bexar County District Clerk, which handles District Court records and divorce decrees.

For probate records, the County Clerk says copy requests may be made by eFiling, mail, or in person. The requester should provide the name and case file number if available. Probate copies cannot be faxed or emailed to the customer.

Use the County Clerk for

  • County Court at Law records.
  • Misdemeanor case records.
  • Probate records, wills, letters, and guardianship-related records.
  • Mental Health Court records where public access is allowed.
  • Marriage licenses, DBAs, land records, and Commissioners Court records.

Use the District Clerk for

  • District Court records.
  • Divorce decrees.
  • District civil and criminal records.
  • District family-court records where applicable.
  • District-court judicial records and filings.

Official probateBexar County Clerk Probate Division

After opening this link:

  1. Review probate resources, including small estate affidavit information, copy requests, and probate fee schedule links.
  2. Use the estate search link if you need to locate a probate case by name.
  3. For copy requests, provide the case file number and name if available.
  4. Check the fee for plain copies, certified copies, letters, and filing-related services.
  5. Remember that guardianship and many probate filings may require a licensed attorney under Texas rules.

Official distinctionBexar County Public Records Requests

After opening this link:

  1. Read the record-type guidance before submitting a public information request.
  2. Use the County Clerk for marriage licenses, land/property records, county-court-at-law records, probate court records, wills, and related records.
  3. Use the District Clerk for District Court records, divorce decrees, and District Clerk judicial records.
  4. Use the Public Information Act Request Center for other open records that are not available through the normal department process.
Legal advice limit: Bexar County staff can provide records and filing information, but they cannot tell you what to file, whether you qualify, or what legal strategy to use. For legal advice, contact a licensed Texas attorney or legal aid provider.

Bexar County Clerk Fees and Payment Notes

Fees depend on the department, record type, page count, certification, and filing method. Use this section as a planning checklist, then confirm the current amount on the official Bexar County Clerk pages before mailing payment or visiting the counter.

$25.00 Real property recording first page for many documents.
$4.00 Each additional real property recording page for many documents.
$1.00 Plain deed-record copy, per page.
$5.00 Certification fee per deed-record document.
$80.00 Marriage license fee listed by Bexar County.
$45.00 Informal marriage license fee listed by Bexar County.
$13.00 Assumed Name Certificate for one owner.
$7.00 Certified copy of an assumed name certificate.
$5.00 Probate certified copy fee per document, plus copy charges where applicable.
No fee DD-214 military discharge filing and certified copy listed as no fee.

Official servicesBexar County Clerk Services and Fee Links

After opening this link:

  1. Choose the service category: real property, marriage license, assumed name, birth/death certificate, probate, civil, criminal, DD-214, or cash bond.
  2. Open the specific service page rather than relying only on a general fee estimate.
  3. Check whether the payment must be cash, credit card, check, money order, or payable to a specific official.
  4. Confirm whether temporary checks, American Express, or certain payment methods are not accepted for your service.
  5. Call the department before mailing payment when the total depends on page count or certification.

Forms, Redaction Requests, eFiling, and Online Services

Bexar County provides online forms for common County Clerk tasks, including assumed business names, marriage license copy requests, marks and brands, and redaction requests. The county also provides online services for public searches, court records, payments, and request portals.

Attorneys are required to electronically file court documents in Bexar County civil, probate, and criminal cases through a certified electronic filing service provider. Self-represented criminal litigants may have hand-filing options, and emergency filing rules can differ by court.

Official formsBexar County Clerk Forms

After opening this link:

  1. Select the form category, such as Assumed Business Name/DBA, Marriage License, Marks & Brands, or Redaction of Forms.
  2. Download the current form from the official county page.
  3. Read the form instructions before signing, notarizing, or mailing it.
  4. Confirm whether the original, notarized, or certified document must be submitted.
  5. Call the relevant department if you are unsure whether the form can be submitted online, by mail, or in person.

Online servicesBexar County Online Services

After opening this link:

  1. Choose the category that matches your need: information lookup, reports and records, online payments, or resources and requests.
  2. Use the County Clerk misdemeanor records link for County Clerk misdemeanor searches.
  3. Use the District Clerk civil and criminal court records link for District Clerk records.
  4. Use open records requests when the record is not available through a normal public search or department page.
  5. Save payment confirmations or request numbers if you submit anything online.

Texas eFilingeFileTexas.gov

After opening this link:

  1. Choose an electronic filing service provider if eFiling applies to your case.
  2. Confirm the court, case type, county, and case number before submitting documents.
  3. Upload documents in the correct format and review filing fees before payment.
  4. Save the confirmation and monitor for acceptance, rejection, or correction notices.
  5. Contact the Bexar County Clerk or court if your filing is rejected and the reason is unclear.

Public Records, Privacy, and Redaction

Public records can include sensitive personal information. Some records are open to the public, some are restricted by law, and some may require a formal public information request or department-specific copy request. A missing online result does not always mean no record exists.

Bexar County provides redaction forms for certain records. If you find protected information in a public document, use the official redaction process rather than reposting the document or submitting private details through a general contact form.

Safety reminder: do not submit Social Security numbers, bank information, medical details, protected addresses, or identity documents through a general web message unless the official form or portal specifically requires it and explains how the information is protected.

Official Bexar County Clerk Links Used in This Guide

Use these official pages for the latest instructions, room numbers, forms, fees, record searches, payment rules, and service updates.

Bexar County Clerk Official Page County Clerk Contact Directory County Clerk Services Public Record Search Instructions Official Public Records Search Real Property / Land Records Real Property Recording Fees Marriage Licenses Assumed Business Names / DBA Birth and Death Certificates Probate Division Public Records Requests County Clerk Forms Bexar County Online Services

Privacy, Accuracy, and Legal Use Notice

This page is an independent informational guide and is not the official Bexar County Clerk website. It is designed to help users choose the right official office and records path, but it does not replace official county instructions.

This website is not a consumer reporting agency. Do not use this page or linked public-record searches for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance eligibility, or any Fair Credit Reporting Act purpose.

Verify before acting: confirm case status, recording fees, marriage license fees, copy charges, court dates, confidentiality limits, and department room numbers directly with Bexar County or the correct court office.

Bexar County Clerk FAQs

1. What records does the Bexar County Clerk handle?

The Bexar County Clerk handles official public records, real property and land records, marriage licenses, assumed names and DBAs, certain birth and death record requests, probate records, county-court-at-law records, misdemeanor records, Commissioners Court records, and certified copies.

2. Where is the Bexar County Clerk located?

The County Clerk’s administration office is at 100 Dolorosa, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78205. Many records departments are at the nearby Paul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva St., San Antonio, TX 78205.

3. What is the phone number for the Bexar County Clerk?

The main County Clerk phone number is 210-335-2216. Department numbers include Deed Records at 210-335-2273, Recordings at 210-335-2581, Marriage Licenses and Assumed Names at 210-335-2223, Vital Statistics at 210-335-3009, and Probate at 210-335-2241.

4. How do I search Bexar County official public records?

Use the Bexar County Clerk Official Public Records Search. Choose the correct record department or category, enter the name, document number, book/page, or date range, and confirm the document type before printing or ordering copies.

5. How do I get a certified copy of a deed in Bexar County?

Certified deed-record copies may be requested through the Bexar County Clerk’s Deed Records Department. The county lists plain deed-record copies at $1.00 per page and certification at $5.00 per document.

6. Does the Bexar County Clerk handle divorce decrees?

No. Bexar County states that District Court records and divorce decrees are handled by the District Clerk. The County Clerk handles county-court-at-law records, probate records, misdemeanor records, marriage records, DBAs, and land records.

7. How much is a Bexar County marriage license?

Bexar County lists the marriage license fee at $80.00 and the informal marriage license fee at $45.00. Confirm the current fee and accepted payment methods on the official marriage license page before visiting.

8. How do I file a DBA in Bexar County?

Search the desired assumed name first, complete the correct Assumed Name Certificate, have it notarized or acknowledged, and submit it to the County Clerk with the required fee. Bexar County lists $13.00 for one owner and $0.50 for each additional owner.

9. Can I get a Bexar County birth certificate from the County Clerk?

Only certain birth and death records are available from the Bexar County Clerk, such as some older rural or unincorporated-area records. Many city-limit, hospital, and other vital records may need the City of San Antonio or Texas Department of State Health Services.

10. Is this the official Bexar County Clerk website?

No. This is an independent guide. For official searches, fees, forms, certified copies, room numbers, maps, marriage licenses, public records, and current service updates, use the official Bexar County links included in this article.

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