Uvalde County, TX Property Records

    Uvalde County, TX, has a population of about 25,000 residents, representing a 2.3% growth in population since the last census in 2020. The county is one of the smaller, rural counties by population in Texas. The average home value in Uvalde County is about $189,502, down 4.8% over the previous year and significantly lower than the statewide average of $294,444.

    Homes in Uvalde County tend to stay longer on the market in comparison with high-demand metro areas. Listings in the county typically go under contract between several weeks and a few months, suggesting a slower, buyer-favorable market. However, statistics from the Federal Reserve Economic Data show that approximately 30% of households in Uvalde County are cost-burdened (spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs). This may reflect rising affordability pressures as a result of low income despite low housing costs.

    Property assessment and parcel data in Uvalde County are typically the responsibility of the municipal-level databases. The city/town assessors and local appraisal districts are the correct sources for detailed parcel inventories, legal descriptions, tax assessments, and valuation histories.

    Who Keeps the Official Land Records

    Property records in Uvalde County are maintained locally by the County Clerk. Real estate records in Uvalde County are county-administered. These records include deeds, liens, easements, releases, lis pendens, and other related instruments.

    You can access land records by visiting the office of the county clerk at Courthouse Square #20, Uvalde, TX 78801. The office is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.

    What Uvalde County Property Records Include

    In Uvalde County, official property records are maintained by the County Clerk. Property records in Uvalde County consist of a set of records that affect ownership, interests, encumbrances, rights, and status of real estate within the county. These records include deeds, encumbrances, mortgages, homestead declarations, liens, easements, lis pendens, foreclosure notices, oil and gas records, and more.

    Deed indexing in Uvalde County dates back to the mid-19th century ( the county was created in 1856). Online databases typically provide access to more recent decades of records, depending on digitization efforts. One can also access pages of property documents through in-person visits or requests at the County Clerk's Office.

    How to Access Uvalde County Property Records

    You can access Uvalde County property records using a combination of limited online access, in-person visits, and other request methods.

    Online Access (Free & Official)

    The official website of the County Clerk offers free access to property records within the county via the Public Records Search portal. Any interested user has to register with a valid email address before access is granted.

    One can search for records using searchable fields like grantee or grantor name, year range, document type, or volume page number. Basic index searches are typically free, but registration and/or a small fee may be required for viewing and downloading documents.

    In Person

    To physically request and obtain certified and non-certified copies of property documents, enjoy staff assistance with locating documents, and use public access terminals for locating land documents, one can visit the County Clerk's Office at Courthouse Square #20, Uvalde, TX 78801. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, except on holidays.

    By Phone or Email

    To request help locating a document, fee schedules for recording, or instructions about mail-in requests, you can call the County Clerk's Office at (830) 278-6614 or via email at donna.williams@uvaldecounty.gov.

    By Mail/Overnight

    A user who wants to record documents can mail a request to the County Clerk's Office. Such requests are to include original signed documents with all acknowledgments and signatures, a cover letter with the sender's contact details, a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of originals, and the correct recording fee. The mail is to be sent to:

    Uvalde County Clerk,

    Courthouse Square #20,

    Uvalde, TX 78801

    E-Recording (Professionals)

    Uvalde County supports e-recording of real estate documents through authorized professionals such as attorneys, lenders, title companies, and state agencies. The submission of documents is done through county-approved e-recording vendors listed on the webpage of the county clerk.

    What's Not at the Registry (But Matters for Property Research)

    The County Clerk only handles recorded land documents such as deeds, liens, plans, mortgages, and discharges. However, there are other agencies that handle other property documents. The Uvalde County Appraisal District maintains assessments, parcel cards, ownership for tax purposes, and appraised values, while tax bills, and payment or delinquency records are collected and maintained by the Uvalde County Tax Assessor-Collector.

    For statewide official tax-rate data and tax information, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the right source.

    Step-by-Step: How to Pull a Deed Online

    You can pull up Kaufman County deeds online by taking the following steps:

    • Visit the online Records Search system on the webpage of the Uvalde County Clerk.

    • Register with a valid email address.

    • Search for the deed using standard search fields like grantee or grantor names, document number, book or volume number, or recorded date range.

    • Click the matching result to open the scanned deed. Make sure to confirm the parties, legal description, and recording details.

    • Use the portal's download or print option to save the PDF. Note that viewing the index is free. However, downloading or printing images will require paying a small amount per page.

    Cities & Towns in Uvalde County (and Their Registry Districts)

    Uvalde County is a single-recording jurisdiction like other counties in Texas. Land records are maintained at the county level by the County Clerk. All land records including deeds, liens, easements, lis pendens, and maps for municipalities within Uvalde County are recorded and indexed by the County Clerk. Uvalde County does not use multiple registry districts within the county for property recordings.

    City/Town Resources for Assessments & Taxes

    The Uvalde County Appraisal District is responsible for property valuation, classification, appraisal notices, and exemptions. The Property Search portal on the webpage gives access to users to look up parcels by owner name, address, legal identification, or property ID.

    The Tax Assessor-Collector of Uvalde County handles the issuance of property tax bills, handles payments, delinquency inquiries, and provides information on tax rates. Note that many cities and districts within Uvalde County provide their own tax rate details on local government or district sites.

    For official statewide property tax information, including tax-rate breakdowns and links to local tax rate directories, the webpage of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the right source for such information.

    Uvalde County-Specific Nuances

    Uvalde County, TX, has several distinctive features that may influence property research:

    • Uvalde County has no separate registry districts within the county. Unlike Massachusetts, it uses a single consolidated registry where all land records are recorded with the County Clerk.

    • Land records in Uvalde County extend back to the mid-19th century as the county was created in 1856. These deep archives make it possible to research original grants and long chains of title both digitally and in person.

    • Uvalde County does not operate a Land Court and does not maintain a registered-title system. All land records are recorded under the traditional deed recording system.

    • Uvalde County operates under a standard Texas county system. County-level offices handle recording, while local taxing entities such as county, city, and school districts, are responsible for setting tax rates and administering property taxes.

    • Online access is index-free. However, viewing or downloading scanned copies of deed images may require accepting terms and, in some cases, paying a small copy fee.

    Typical Contents of a Uvalde County Property Record

    A Uvalde County property record refers to a collection of official documents that have been recorded and filed by the County Clerk's Office and made part of the public official records. You will typically see the following information when reviewing these records:

    • Deeds (proof of ownership transfer):

      • Grantor and grantee names

      • Legal description of the property

      • Sale consideration

      • Prior references

      • Exemptions

    • Mortgages/Deed of Trust and Discharges (evidence of debt):

      • Lender

      • Borrower

      • Loan amount and terms

      • Instrument type

      • Discharge or release details

    • Plans and Maps:

      • Survey or plan number

      • Subdivision references

      • Plat or Map Attachments

    • Encumbrances and Restrictions

      • Easements

      • Restrictive Covenants (CC&Rs)

      • Lis pendens notices

      • Liens

    Depending on the record, you may also view other information, such as declarations of trusts, amendments to covenants, recording references, homestead declarations, surveyor certification and seal, affidavits of address or identity, confirmatory or corrective deeds, and power of attorney filings.

    Recording Changes to Property Titles

    All changes to property titles in Uvalde County, including new ownership, liens, mortgages, releases, and other encumbrances, become official only when the correct property documents have been recorded with the County Clerk's Office by approved professionals. These professionals may submit documents electronically through vendors approved by the Uvalde County Clerk. Documents can be filed and recorded Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    More information on operating hours, recording guidelines, and list of approved third-party vendors is on the website of the Uvalde County Clerk's Office.

    Practical Research Flow (Checklist)

    Here is a practical checklist that you can use to conduct effective property research in Uvalde County, TX:

    • Identify the correct recording office. Uvalde County uses one recording office. Only the Uvalde County Clerk's Office is authorized to record land documents within the county.

    • Search public records and note reference numbers. You can search by name or document index. Record the official reference for every document you find.

    • Trace the chain of title using prior references. Use the prior instrument number shown on the deed to trace and establish a continuous chain of ownership. Start with the most recent deed and work backward.

    • Review related plans and encumbrances. Locate and review the document index for easements, lis pendens, covenants and restrictions (CC&Rs), and liens that may affect use or access.

    • Verify parcel data with the appraisal authority. Confirm parcel details with the Uvalde County Appraisal District using the property account number, situs address, current owner name, legal description, land size, and improvement data.

    • Confirm registered land status, where applicable. Uvalde County does not operate a Registered Land or Land Court title system.

    Appendix A: Municipalities in Uvalde County

    Uvalde County also has 2 cities, 3 census-designated places, and 1 unincorporated community.

    • Cities: Sabina and Uvalde (county seat)

    • Census-designated places: Knipper, Utopia, and Uvalde Estates, Mabank (partly in Henderson County), Oak Grove, Oak Ridge, Post Oak Bend City, Scurry, and Talty

    • Unincorporated community: Concan [Wikipedia]

    Appendix B: Key Contacts & Portals