What are Denton County Arrest Records?
Denton County arrest records are official documents that contain reports about arrests executed and information about arrested persons within the county. The Denton County Sheriff’s Office maintains and issues copies of arrest records within the county. To request Denton arrest records, contact and visit the office of Denton County Sheriff at:
Denton County Sheriff’s Office
127 North Woodrow Lane
Denton, TX 76205
Phone: (940) 349-1600
Phone: (972) 434-5500
Fax: (940) 349-1604
Fax: (972) 434-5020
Crime Statistics
The Texas Department for Public Safety (DPS) provides the crime statistics of all counties in the state. The latest crime data for Denton County indicate that there were five murders, 95 rapes, 73 robberies, 176 assaults, 543 burglaries, 2,313 larcenies, 169 auto thefts, and one case of arson in 2016. Compared to the previous year, these figures showed that murder (150%), rape (5.5%), robbery (17.7%), assault (23.9%), burglary (34.4%), and arson (100%) rates increased. The county recorded lower incidences of larceny (9.3%) and auto theft (11%).
What are Denton County Criminal Records?
Denton County criminal records are official documents that contain reports about the criminal activities engaged in by individuals within the county. Denton County criminal record includes reports on arrests and information on dispositions, charges, convictions, and sentences or acquittals, and paroles. The DPS provides criminal records in the state for interested individuals.
How Do I Get Denton County Criminal Records?
In accordance with the provisions of the Texas Public Information Act, Denton County allows all citizens access to arrest records and outstanding warrants. Anyone can also conduct a criminal history name search from the website of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Users must register before searching the database on the website. The personal review system allows individuals to obtain their own criminal history record information (CHRI). An interested applicant should first schedule a fingerprint scan at a DPS Fingerprint Applicant Services of Texas (FAST) online or call (888) 467-2080. A fingerprint scan costs $10, while CHRI costs $15. The applicant should provide valid photo identification and fee payment at the fingerprint appointment. The applicant should submit the fingerprint hard card to the fingerprint vendor. Send the following information along with the card:
- Requester’s name(s)
- Sex
- Race
- Date of Birth
The CHRI results will be sent to the designated recipient provided by the requester. For more inquiries, call (512) 424-5079.
How to Find Denton County Sex Offender Information?
The Denton County Sheriff’s Office maintains a list of all sex offenders living outside the various municipalities in the county. It makes this information available to the public on its website. The Sheriff's Office organizes the details of registered sex offenders by zip code. Sex offenders living within municipalities in Denton County have to register with the local police departments in their cities. Visit the county-wide sex offender webpage to find links to registered individuals residing in Carrollton, Denton, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Lake Dallas, Lewisville, and The Colony cities.
It is also possible to find registered sex offenders living in Denton County using the statewide registry. The Texas Department of Public Safety provides a searchable database of sex offenders on its website for the public. Enquirers can search by name and map address. Alternatively, they can choose from a list of institutes of higher education in the county to find registered sex offenders living around these locations.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Denton County Jail?
The Denton County Jail permits inmates to receive visits twice every week, Inmate visitation can either be a remote online visit or public on-site visit. Contact or visit the jail facility for more information:
Denton County Jail
127 North Woodrow Lane # 300
Denton, TX 76205
(972) 434-5502
(940) 349-1600
Where and How to Find Denton County Inmate Information?
Jail records for Denton County are available on the county’s government website. To find inmates booked into the county's jail, use the search tool on the Denton County Records Inquiry page. The public can find individuals by searching by name, date of birth, and booking number. The county also allows the public to search for jail bonds records. Simply visit the Jail Bond Records webpage and search by the defendant's name, jail bond company, bond status, and bond post date.
What are Denton County Court Records?
Denton County Court Records are documents related to the proceedings of cases handled by the courts in Denton County. Court records for Denton County are available on the Records Inquiry section of the county government's website. These include district court case records and calendar as well as justices of peace and county court calendars. The public can access criminal, civil, probate, and family case records for all county and justice of peace courts in the county. To access any of these, simply select a court location from the drop-down list on the Records Inquiry web page or click one of the links on the page.
The public can also visit the offices of the Denton County Clerk and Denton County District Clerk to view and request court records. Both offices are located on 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209. The district clerk keeps such documents related to felony charges as criminal court records while the court clerk provides court dockets for misdemeanor charges.
Denton County Clerk
1450 East McKinney Street
Denton, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2012
Fax: (940) 349-2013
Phone: (972) 434-8843
Denton County District Clerk
Physical Address:
1450 East McKinney Street
1st Floor
Denton, TX 76209
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2146
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Phone: (972) 434-8822
Location of All Courts in Denton County
Seven District Courts, one Constitutional Court, eight County Courts at Law, one Statutory Probate Court, six Justice of Peace Courts, 29 Municipal Courts.
Denton County District Courts
Denton County 16th District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 EastMcKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County 158th District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County 211th District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County 362nd District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County 367th District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County 393rd District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County 431st District Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2146
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Fax: (940) 349-2201 (Civil/Family)
Fax: (940) 349-2211 (Criminal)
Denton County Constitutional Court
Denton County Constitutional Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street
P.O. Box 2187
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2012
Fax: (940) 349-2013
Denton County Courts at Law
Denton County Clerk Office
1450 East McKinney Street, #1110
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2012
Fax: (940) 349-2013
Denton County Court at Law No. 1
Charlie J. Cole Building
210 South Woodrow Lane
Denton, TX 76205
Phone: (940) 349-2525
Denton County Court at Law No. 2
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street, #4325
Denton, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2120
Fax: (940) 349-2121
Denton County Criminal Court No. 1
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street, #1419
Denton, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2160
Fax: (940) 349-2161
Denton County Criminal Court No. 2
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street, #1325
Denton, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2170
Fax: (940) 349-2171
Denton County Criminal Court No. 3
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street, #4420
Denton, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2180
Fax: (940) 349-2181
Denton County Criminal Court No. 4
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street, #4332
Denton, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2380
Fax: (940) 349-2381
Denton County Criminal Court No. 5
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street, #4412
Denton, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2190
Fax: (940) 349-2181
Denton County Statutory Probate Court
Denton County Probate Court
Denton County Courts Building
1450 East McKinney Street
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2036
Fax: (940) 349-2141
Denton County Justice Courts
Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
Joseph A. Carroll Building
401 West Hickory Street, #227
Denton, TX 76201
Phone: (940) 349-3170
Fax: (940) 349-3171
Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
Frisco Government Center
5533 FM 423, #901
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (972) 434-7200
Fax: (972) 434-7201
Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
400 North Valley Parkway, #2012
Lewisville, TX 75067
Phone: (972) 434-4750
Fax: (972) 434-4751
Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
Roanoke Government Center
816 North Highway 377
Roanoke, TX 76262
Phone: (972) 434-3910
Fax: (972) 434-3911
Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5
Steven E. Copeland Government Center
1400 FM 424, #124
Cross Roads, TX 76227
Phone: (940) 349-3460
Fax: (940) 349-3461
Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6
Sandy Jacobs Government Center
1029 West Rosemeade Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75007
Phone: (972) 434-7100
Fax: (972) 434-7101
Denton County Municipal Courts
Argyle Municipal Court
308 Denton Street E
P.O. Box 609
Argyle, TX 76226
Phone: (940) 464-7255
Fax: (940) 464-7409
Aubrey Municipal Court
107 S Main St, Aubrey, TX 76227
Phone: (940) 440-9343, extension 2
Fax: (940) 365-1215
Bartonville Municipal Court
1941 East Jeter Road
Bartonville, TX 76226
Phone: (817) 693-5280
Copper Canyon Municipal Court
Copper Canyon Town Hall
400 Woodland Drive
Copper Canyon, TX 75077
Phone: (940) 241-2677
Fax: (940) 241-2727
Corinth Municipal Court
3300 Corinth Parkway
Corinth, TX 76208
Phone: (940) 498-3201
Denton Municipal Court
City Hall East Building
601 East Hickory Street
Suite D
Denton, TX 76205
Phone: (940) 349-8331
Fax: (940) 349-8325
Dish Municipal Court
5413 Tim Donald Road
Dish, TX 76247
Phone: (940) 479-2396
Fax: (940) 479-2100
Double Oak Municipal Court
320 Waketon Road
Double Oak, TX 75077
Phone: (972) 539-9464
Fax: (972) 539-9613
Flower Mound Municipal Court
4150 Kirkpatrick Lane
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Phone: (972) 874-3370
Fax: (972) 874-3379
Hackberry Municipal Court
119 Maxwell Road, #B-7
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (972) 292-3223
Hickory Creek Municipal Court
1075 Ronald Reagan Avenue
Hickory Creek, TX 75065
Phone: (940) 497-2564
Highland Village Municipal Court
Highland Village Municipal Complex
1000 Highland Village Road
Highland Village, TX 75077
Phone: (972) 317-3660
Fax: (972) 899-5100
Justin Municipal Court
415 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 129
Justin, TX 76247
Phone: (940) 648-2541, extension 112
Fax: (940) 648-8702
Krum Municipal Court
102 West McCart Street
P.O. Box 217
Krum, TX 76249
Phone: (940) 482-3491
Fax: (940) 482-3020
Lake Dallas Municipal Court
212 Main Street
P.O. Box 368
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
Phone: (940) 497-2226, extension 130
Fax: (940) 497-4485
Lakewood Village Municipal Court
Lakewood Village Town Hall
100 Highridge Drive
Lakewood Village, TX 75068
Phone: (972) 294-5555
Fax: (972) 292-0812
Lewisville Municipal Court
1197 West Main Street
P.O. Box 299002
Lewisville, TX 75029
Phone: (972) 219-3436
Little Elm Municipal Court
100 West Eldorado Parkway
Little Elm, TX 75068
Phone: (214) 731-1453
Northeast Municipal Court
5097 Highway 377 South
Krugerville, TX 76227
Phone: (940) 365-5833
Fax: (940) 365-5834
Northlake Municipal Court
Town Hall
1500 Commons Circle, #300
Northlake, TX 76226
Phone: (940) 648-3473
Fax: (940) 648-5803
Oak Point Municipal Court
City Hall
100 Naylor Road
Oak Point, TX 75068
Phone: (972) 294-2312, extension 106
Fax: (972) 294-1619
Pilot Point Municipal Court
102 East Main Street
Pilot Point, TX 76258
Phone: (940) 686-4707
Fax: (940) 686-4338
Ponder Municipal Court
Vivian Cockburn Municipal Building
405 Shaffner Street
Ponder, TX 76259
Phone: (940) 479-2396
Fax: (940) 479-2100
Providence Village Municipal Court
1745 FM 2931
Providence Village, TX 76227
Phone: (940) 365-9333
Roanoke Municipal Court
609 Dallas Drive
Roanoke, TX 76262
Phone: (817) 491-0813
Fax: (817) 490-0923
Sanger Municipal Court
301 Bolivar Street
Sanger, TX 76266
Phone: (940) 458-7131
Fax: (940) 458-3428
Shady Shores Municipal Court
101 South Shady Shores Road
Shady Shores, TX 76208
Phone: (940) 498-0048
Fax: (940) 497-2597
The Colony Municipal Court
5151 North Colony Boulevard
The Colony, TX 75056
Phone: (972) 624-2200
Trophy Club Municipal Court
1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, TX 76262
Phone: (682) 237-2900
Where and How to Get Denton County Property Records?
The Denton County Clerk’s Real Property Search portal provides access to a variety of property records. Images of these records are not available online. To see these records and request for copies, visit any of the six offices of the County Clerk:
Denton Location
1450 East McKinney Street
Denton, TX 76209-4524
Carrollton Location
1029 West Rosemeade Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75007-6251
Cross Roads Location
1400 FM 424
Suite 105
Cross Roads, TX 76227-7284
Lewisville Location
400 North Valley Parkway
Suite 2094
Lewisville, TX 75067-3530
Frisco Location
5533 FM 423
Suite 301
Frisco, TX 75034-8975
Flower Mound Location
6200 Canyon Falls Drive
Suite 700
Flower Mound, TX 76226
These offices open between Monday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What are Denton County Vital Records?
Denton County vital records are official files that record vital events that took place within the county. Denton County vital records include divorce, marriage, birth, death, and other related documents. The Denton County District Clerk maintains the county’s divorce records. The Denton County Clerk keeps all records of marriages, births, and deaths. The Vital Statistics Unit of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) also provides and issues copies of vital records at the state level. This includes divorce and marriage verification letters and birth and death records. A verification letter in Texas is proof that marriage or divorce happened.
Where and How to Get Denton County Divorce Records?
The Denton County District Clerk maintains the divorce records in Denton County. To obtain a Denton County divorce records, fill out a written request with the following information:
- The full name of the divorced parties
- The date the divorce
- The date of birth of the registrants
- The case file number of the record
The written request can be submitted with a copy of a valid ID in person or by mail to:
Denton County District Clerk
Physical Address:
1450 East McKinney Street
1st Floor
Denton, TX 76209
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2146
Denton, TX 76202
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Phone: (972) 434-8822
Where and How to Get Denton County Marriage Records?
The Denton County Clerk provides copies of marriage records to interested persons. They can search marriage records online or request copies in person or by mail. Residents can visit the County Clerk’s Office to make in-person requests:
Denton County Clerk
1450 East McKinney Street
Denton, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2012
Fax: (940) 349-2013
Phone: (972) 434-8843
For mail requests, complete the Marriage Record Copy Request Form and send it to:
Denton County Clerk
P.O. Box 2187
Denton, TX 76202-2187
The County Clerk charges $1 for non-certified copies of marriage records plus an additional $1 per page of record requested. The fees for certified copies of marriage records are $16 plus $1 per page. Include a cashier's check or money order for the fees in the mail request. Make it payable to Julie Anne Luke, Denton County Clerk.
Where and How to Get Denton County Birth Records?
The Denton County Clerk manages and disseminates copies of Denton County birth records. Interested persons may search for birth records online or request copies in person or by mail. In-person services are available to residents of the county only. They can visit any of the County Clerk’s office locations to request birth records:
Denton Location
1450 East McKinney Street
Denton, TX 76209-4524
(940) 349-2018
Carrollton Location
1029 West Rosemeade Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75007-6251
(940) 349-4400
Cross Roads Location
1400 FM 424
Suite 105
Cross Roads, TX 76227-7284
(972) 434-7170
Lewisville Location
400 North Valley Parkway
Suite 2094
Lewisville, TX 75067-3530
(972) 434-3900
Frisco Location
5533 FM 423
Suite 301
Frisco, TX 75034-8975
(972) 434-4790
Flower Mound Location
6200 Canyon Falls Drive
Suite 700
Flower Mound, TX 76226
(972) 434-3950
These offices open between Monday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The County Clerk also accepts mail requests for birth records. Simply complete the birth/death certificate application form (also available Spanish). Send the completed form along with the appropriate fee to:
Denton County Clerk
P.O. Box 2187
Denton, TX 76202-2187
Attn: Birth/Death Records
The County Clerk charges $23 for each certified copy of a birth record. Accepted payment methods include cash, checks, and money order.
Where and How to Get Denton County Death Records?
The Denton County Clerk processes requests for copies of Denton County death records. Death records can be searched online or requested in person or by mail. In-person requests are for residents of the county only. Visit any of the County Clerk’s office locations to request death records:
Denton Location
1450 East McKinney Street
Denton, TX 76209-4524
(940) 349-2018
Carrollton Location
1029 West Rosemeade Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75007-6251
(940) 349-4400
Cross Roads Location
1400 FM 424
Suite 105
Cross Roads, TX 76227-7284
(972) 434-7170
Lewisville Location
400 North Valley Parkway
Suite 2094
Lewisville, TX 75067-3530
(972) 434-3900
Frisco Location
5533 FM 423
Suite 301
Frisco, TX 75034-8975
(972) 434-4790
Flower Mound Location
6200 Canyon Falls Drive
Suite 700
Flower Mound, TX 76226
(972) 434-3950
These offices open between Monday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For mail requests, fill out the birth/death certificate application form (also available Spanish). Mail the filled-out form along with the appropriate fee to:
Denton County Clerk
P.O. Box 2187
Denton, TX 76202-2187
Attn: Birth/Death Records
The first copy of a death record costs $21. There is a $4 fee for each additional copy of the same death record. Accepted payment methods include cash, checks, and money order.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Are Property Records Open to the Public in Denton County?
Property records in Denton County are open for public viewership in compliance with the Texas Public Information Act. The act says that anyone, not just Texas citizens, can request public information. Individuals looking to get Denton County property records can submit requests to their official custodians.
Where and How to Find Property Records in Denton County
The Denton County Tax Assessor/Collector is responsible for curating property records in the county for valuation purposes. It provides the public with access to property information online, in-person, through a telephone helpdesk, and mail. Interested individuals may address written requests for Denton County Property Records to:
Denton County Tax Assessor/Collector
400 N Valley Pkwy
#1044,
Lewisville, TX 75067
Phone: (972) 434-8810
How to Look Up Denton County Property Records
The Denton County Tax Assessor/Collector provides county residents with online access to property tax records. Researchers can find Denton County property records, such as ownership information and sales details. Researchers may search using any or all of the following fields:
- Account Number
- Owner Name
- Owner Address
- Property Location
Denton County Tax Assessor/Collector
400 N Valley Pkwy
#1044,
Lewisville, TX 75067
Phone: (972) 434-8810
Among the Denton County towns, each Appraisal District provides county residents with online access to its property records. Each district allows researchers may search using any or all of the following fields:
- Property ID or Address
- Owner ID or Name
- Agent ID
- Business Name
- Abstract/Subdivision Code
- Neighborhood Code
- Block
- Lot
- Class
- City
- School District
Location of Allegheny County Property Assessors
Collin Central Appraisal District
250 W Eldorado Parkway
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: (469) 742-9200
Fax: (469) 742-9206
Cooke County Appraisal District
201 N Dixon Street
Gainesville, TX 76240
Phone: (940) 665-7651
Fax: (940) 668-2587
Dallas Central Appraisal District
2949 N Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247
Phone: (214) 631-0520
Denton Central Appraisal District
3911 Morse Street
Denton, TX 76208
Phone: (940) 349-3800
Fax: (940) 349-3801
Grayson Central Appraisal District
205 N Travis Street
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: (903) 893-9673
Fax: (903) 892-3835
Tarrant Appraisal District
2500 Handley-Ederville Road
Fort Worth, TX 76118
Phone: (817) 284-0024
Fax: (817) 595-6198
Wise County Appraisal District
400 E Business 380
Decatur, TX 76234
Phone: (940) 627-3081
Fax: (940) 627-5187
