Dallas County Property Search
Dallas County property records are a collection of paperwork on properties within Dallas County, Texas. Property records are typically created/modified with every real estate transaction. For example, the transfer of ownership, attachment/release of liens, approval of a mortgage loan, survey of real estate, etc.
Individuals who intend to purchase a property conduct a property record search to ensure they do not become victims of a fraudster posing to be a property owner. An individual can also perform a Dallas County property search to find out if a property is subject to an ongoing lawsuit, if a lien has been attached to a property, or if the property was used as a guarantee for a loan. Property research helps a person make informed decisions when securing property.
In Dallas County, members of the public can obtain property records from the local tax assessor/collector, appraisal district, or Dallas County Clerk's Office. Property records are considered part of Dallas County Public Records and can be disclosed to the public unless otherwise specified by state law or judicial order.
Are Dallas County Property Records Public?
Yes. Under the Texas Public Information Act, property records are presumed public information and can be obtained by interested members of the public. However, not all documents are releasable to the public under the Act. For example, a property owner's financial information, driver's license number, and social security number are confidential.
What Do Dallas County Property Records Contain?
A Dallas County property record may contain the following information:
- Property ownership information (current and past owners)
- Parcel Identification Number
- Legal description
- Property characteristics (construction year, number of rooms, acres, etc.)
- Property address
- Sales and tax history, including tax exemptions
- Mortgage information
- Market and taxable value, etc.
- Liens
Where to Perform a Dallas County Property Lookup
Property records in Dallas County can be obtained from the Office of the County Clerk, Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD), or the Office of the Tax Assessor.
To obtain property records from the Dallas County Clerk, individuals can access the clerk's Official Records Search portal to conduct property searches with a grantor/grantee's name, subdivision name, document type, or document number. Individuals can also request property records at the clerk's records building:
500 Elm Street
Suite 2100
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214) 653-7099
Fax: (214) 653-7176
Someone querying the Dallas Central Appraisal District for local property records can visit or send a mail request to this address:
2949 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75247
Phone: (214) 631-0910
A person can obtain certain property records from the Office of the Tax Assessor's website. However, one can also visit the Office's records building at the following address:
500 Elm Street
Suite 3300
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214) 653-7811
Fax: (214) 653-7888
How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in Dallas County
One place to perform a property owner lookup (i.e., search for a property owner) is on the Dallas Central Appraisal District website. The Office's property records can be accessed by clicking "Search Appraisals" under "Navigation Links" on the left menu. This redirects the inquirer to a page where they can find a property owner with a street address and account number.
Individuals can also conduct a property owner lookup in Dallas County on the Tax Assessor/Collector's website:
- Select "Pay a Property Tax Bill" from the left menu.
- Scroll down and select the "Search for Your Property Here" button.
- Use the address, account number, or fiduciary number search option to retrieve a Dallas County property owner's name and address.
How to Find Dallas County Property Records Online
Official and third-party options are available to members of the public interested in finding Dallas County property records online.
As mentioned, one can search for Dallas County property records on county government websites. However, several private websites offer Dallas County property record searches online.
Some websites require registration or a subscription before an individual can access records. Others allow free searches to some extent and provide extensive searches for a fee. Still, some charge users on a per-document basis.
How to Find Property Owner by Address Free
Individuals who want to find the property owner of an address in Dallas County can access the Central Appraisal District's Street Address Search tool or the Tax Assessor/Collector's Property Address Search tool. Both web applications require a street name to retrieve information about an address's owner. Other criteria like an address or street number can also be used to filter searches.
Alternatively, a person can contact or visit these offices to search for a property owner by address.
Dallas County Property Tax Lookup
Members of the public carry out a property tax lookup as part of their due diligence when transacting with real estate. This allows a person to determine the tax implications of a property or know if the property has outstanding tax payments.
Individuals interested in a Dallas property tax lookup can perform one on the Tax Assessor/Collector's website. One can also email the Office at propertytax@dallascounty.org or call the customer care center at (214) 653-7811 to request property tax records.
How to Find Dallas County Property Appraiser
Persons interested in finding local property appraisers in Dallas County can contact the Central Appraisal District for a recommendation. They can also search the Texas Appraiser Licensing And Certification Board's (TALCB) website, the government body in charge of licensing appraisers in Texas.
Property appraisers are licensed professionals that provide a variety of services, including:
- The valuation of residential, commercial, or business personal property
- Determining market values for properties
- Carrying out property inspections, appraisals, and analysis
- Creating comprehensive written reports about properties
Dallas County Property Assessor
In Dallas County, the property assessor is the Central Appraisal District (DCAD). This county office appraises property for taxation purposes. Other official duties include:
- Establishing property values for all real and business personal property in the county
- Maintaining accurate records of property values
- Administering exemptions applicable to property for tax purposes
The Dallas County property assessor's contact information, physical address, and business hours can be obtained from the agency's contact page.
