Howard County can be found in the state of Texas. In the year of 1876, Howard County originated, and was later organized in 1882. In 2020, a census demonstrated that 34,860 occupants were living in the county. Howard County is included in the Big Spring, Texas Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Its county seat is Big Spring.
The county was named for Volney E. Howard, a U.S. Congressman from Texas.
Howard County Arrest Records
Statistics for Howard County in 2021 show there were 36 total violent crimes and 265 total property crimes. Records for arrests can be obtained at:
Stan Parker, Sheriff
Howard County Sheriff’s Office
3611 W. Hwy 80
PO Box 1149
Big Spring, TX, 79721
Phone: (432) 264-2231
Fax: (432) 264-9117
Howard County Criminal Records
The State Police are required to hold an up-to-date registry of sex-offenders in their jurisdiction across America. This not only includes those residing in the area, but those working, attending school, or incarcerated inside the jurisdiction. This list is also made accessible to the general public. Citizens can employ the online tools to find any nearby offenders.
Howard County Court Records
In Howard County, the County Clerk’s Office is accountable for all civil, family, and criminal cases. All records with regards to the cases heard in Howard County are accumulated and preserved by the County Clerk. All vital records can be found via one of the following:
Brent Zitterkopf, County Clerk
County Clerk’s Office
300 Main Street, Room 104
PO Box 1468
Big Spring, TX, 79721
Phone: (432) 264-2213
Fax: (432) 264-2215
Note - Official or certified files can only be directed via mail.
Howard County Public Records
All Howard County data files are handled by the County Clerk. All critical life events are available within the county details for each person. These milestone life events can incorporate births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, among others. The life event details normally include birth, death, and marriage certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, divorce files, and more. The files are all stashed under one central vital file registry.
These public documents can be seen by Howard County residents. In order to get hold of documents, somebody must inquire online, or buy copies in person at:
Brent Zitterkopf, County Clerk
County Clerk’s Office
300 Main Street, Room 104
PO Box 1468
Big Spring, TX, 79721
Hours:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Central Time
Phone: (432) 264-2213
Fax: (432) 264-2215
Note- Office opening hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and photo ID is essential.
The first birth certificate copy costs $23. A person must pay $21 for their first death certificate replicate, and $4 for any subsequent copy.
