What are Arlington Public Records?
Arlington public records consist of non-confidential records created or generated by government agencies. They may include books, papers, maps, photographs, tapes, financial statements, and documentary materials or data which is created or managed by an employee of the state. In order to protect the privacy and security of citizens, some records may be exempted from public views, such as:
- Information regarding internal personnel rules and practices of a government unit
- Personnel and medical files of an individual
- Inter-agency or inter-agency memoranda
- Notes or materials prepared by a government employee which are personal to him/her and not a part of government files
- Law enforcement investigatory materials
- Trade secrets, commercial or financial information voluntarily provided to an agency
- Proposals and bids to enter into any contract or agreement before the time for the receipt of bids or proposals has expired
Arlington Crime Statistics
The Arlington police department (together with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)) provides and publishes monthly Incident-Based Reports (IBR). Data published in 2019 shows a total of 13,194 crimes committed in Arlington. Larceny-theft was the most common crime with 719 cases reported monthly and a total of 8622 in 2019. Incidences of homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, motor vehicle theft increased compared to 2018, while theft and burglary slightly reduced from the previous year. A total number of 16 homicides were reported in 2019, representing a 128.6% increase in the number of cases reported in 2018. Rape incidents reported in 2019 increased by 16.1% from the previous year to a total of 231 cases. Robbery cases increased by 11.7% in 2019 to an annual total of 412 cases. Aggravated assault cases increased by 14.4% in 2019 to a total of 1390 cases while motor vehicle theft increased by 5.5% in 2019.
Are Arlington Criminal Records Public?
Arlington criminal records are public and open for inspection. Interested parties may perform a search for jail inmates, arrests, and offenders through the Arlington Police Department database. Arlington criminal records include arrests, arrest warrants, search warrants, filed criminal charges, court convictions, and sentencing for criminal offenses.
How to Obtain Police Reports and Arrests Records
There are different ways to obtain police reports in Arlington, Texas
Online Self Service tool Individuals interested in obtaining police report records may do so by performing an online self-service search Arlington Police Department Open Record Search. Individuals may search using:
- Case number
- Name and date of the incident
Records are available 72 hours after the incident is reported.
Open Record Request Applicants may submit a Police Open Records Request. This requires creating a new account using valid personal information and address information.
Walk-in Interested parties may also search for records in person by visiting the police department at
Arlington Police Records Unit
Ott Cribbs Public Safety Building
620 W. Division St
Arlington, TX 76011
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
MailTo request by Mail, applicants may complete a request form, then mail it with a $6 check or money order made out to the City of Arlington and a self-addressed stamped envelope:
Police Records Unit
P.O. Box 1065
Arlington TX 76004-1065
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Arlington
The Arlington police department provides a database containing all registered sex offenders in Arlington. Requestors may search using specific details of an individual or look through the complete sex offender registry. The list contains the names, addresses, and the charge(s) against sex offenders in Arlington. Requestors may choose to widen their search to include sex offenders in other cities in Texas using the Texas public sex offender website.
How to Find Arlington Inmate Records
Information about inmates currently in custody is posted online and maintained by the Arlington Police Department. Alternatively, record seekers may use the Tarrant County Inmate search to locate inmate records.
Applicants may also submit a Police Open Records Request. This requires creating a new account using personal information and address information.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Arlington Police Department Jail?
Anyone over the age of 18 with a valid government-issued photo ID is allowed to visit inmates in Arlington. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian. Offenders in Arlington jail are allowed visits with a duration of 15 minutes to one hour each week. Additional privileges are given to inmates with special needs. Requestors are required to call in advance to determine if the visit has not been canceled. Requestors are also required to fill out an application prior to visiting the inmate. The Arlington police department denies visitation to:
- Anyone with a past felony conviction
- Co-defendants of an inmate in a pending case.
- Anyone dressed inappropriately
Arlington city jail can be contacted at:
Arlington City Jail
620 W Division St,
Arlington, TX 76011,
United States
(817) 459-5648
Visited are advised to call the city jail to determine normal visiting hours and schedule a visit.
Court Records
Part of the Texas Judicial Branch, the Arlington Municipal Court provides access to court records in the city of Arlington. Arlington Municipal Court publishes records of new and old cases on their Open Data Portal. Open Data Reports are updated every Tuesday and available for download.
Locations of Courts in Arlington
Arlington Municipal Court
101 S Mesquite St,
Arlington, TX 76010,
United States
(817) 459-6777
Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse in Arlington
700 E. Abram St.
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 548-3902
Arlington Teen Court
101 S Mesquite St,
Arlington, TX 76010,
United States
(817) 459-6495
Are Arlington Court Records Public?
Not all Arlington court records are open to the public. Texas state law prohibits public access to Arlington court records that may fall under this category:
- Judicial Work Product and Drafts
- Security Plans
- Personnel Information
- Home Address and Family Information
- Applicants for Employment or Volunteer Services
- Internal Deliberations on Court or Judicial Administration Matters
- Court Law Library Information
- Judicial Calendar Information
- Information Confidential Under State or Federal Law
- Investigations of Character or Conduct
- Examinations
Can You Look Up an Arlington Court Case Online?
Arlington case dockets are available online. Interested persons may search for traffic or criminal court records by name or citation number on the online record search site. Residents may also view upcoming dockets may be searched by name or citation number. Cases older than 5 years are not available.
How to Obtain Arlington Civil Court Case Records
Civil Court Case Records are available at the Tarrant County District Clerk’s office. Copies of court records can be obtained by contacting the District Clerk or by making a written request.
Requestors may use the online tool to obtain records by searching via case number and date.
In addition, criminal cases can also be accessed via the district clerk’s web-based access service. This service is available for a fee and requires users to fill out a Subscriber’s Agreement, which is sent to the:
Tarrant County District Clerk's Office
100 N. Calhoun St., Fort Worth
TX 76196
Attn: Office Manager
How to Obtain Arlington Criminal Court Records
Individuals interested in obtaining criminal case records must submit a completed record request form in person to the Clerk of Arlington Municipal Court. Applicants may choose to obtain a certified copy of the records, this comes with a $5 charge per copy. Requestors may also submit an Open Records Request in accordance with the Texas Information Act.
What Are Arlington Vital Records
Arlington vital records are recorded information regarding important events in a person's life. Such records include birth, death, marriage, and divorce. Parties interested in obtaining vital records may do so by requesting through the Arlington Bureau of Vital Records. Vital records of an individual may only be released to a qualified applicant such as the registrant, or immediate family member either by blood or marriage, his or her guardian, or his or her legal representative.
Where and How to Obtain Arlington Divorce Records
The Tarrant County District Clerk maintains copies of court divorce decrees. A divorce decree is a document that contains all enforceable orders from a judge. After a divorce is finalized, the Texas Vital Statistics issues a verification letter to confirm that a divorce was recorded with the state of Texas. Requestors of a divorce decree must have the case number otherwise they will be charged a $5 records search fee. Requestors may come in person or mail a request to the following address:
Family Law Center
200 E. Weatherford, Third Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196
(817) 884-1265
The fee for non-certified copies is 50 cents per page while certified copies cost $1 per page.
Parties interested in obtaining a divorce verification letter may do through the following ways:
OnlineApplicants will need to provide:
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Date when the divorce occurred
Mail Applicants will be required to submit a completed application form. Applicants who choose an expedited application may download the expedited application form.
For Regular Processing, send mail to
Texas Vital Statistics
Department of State Health Services
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711-2040
For Expedited Processing, send overnight mail service to
Texas Vital Statistics
MC 2096
Department of State Health Services
1100 W. 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756
In-Person Applicants may choose to apply for a marriage record in person at the address below
County Clerk
100 W. Weatherford Street Room 130
Fort Worth 76196
Phone: (817) 884-1070
Fax: (817) 884-1075
Where and How to Get Public Marriage Records in Arlington
Tarrant County Clerk maintains all marriage records recorded in the county. Parties interested in obtaining a marriage record may perform an online search on the Tarrant County website. Requesters will be required to create an account using their personal information and address information. Alternatively, interested persons may contact the County Clerk at:
Mary Louise Nicholson,
County Clerk
Tarrant County Clerk
100 W. Weatherford
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Phone: (817) 884-1195
Where and How to Find Arlington Birth Records
Copies of Arlington birth certificates may be obtained from the Arlington Bureau of Vital Records. To apply for an individual's birth certificate, requesters must be an immediate family member either by blood or marriage, his or her guardian, or his or her legal representative. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and must present a valid government-issued photo ID with the application.
Arlington birth certificates may be requested through the following ways:
MailIndividuals requesting birth records by mail will download and submit a completed form to the following address:
City of Arlington Vital Records Office
101 W. Abrams St.
MS 01-0110
Arlington, TX 76010
In-Person Individuals who choose to obtain a birth certificate in person must submit a completed form to the following address:
Arlington Vital Records Office
Arlington City Hall
101 W. Abrams St., First Floor
Arlington, TX 76010
The fee for a birth certificate is $23. Additional copies cost $4 and an expedited service fee is $5.
Where and How to Find Arlington Death Records
Copies of Arlington death certificates may be obtained from the Arlington Bureau of Vital Records. To apply for an individual's death certificate, requesters must be an immediate family member either by blood or marriage, his or her guardian, or his or her legal representative. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and must present a valid government-issued photo ID with the application. Arlington death certificates may be requested through the following ways:
Mail Individuals requesting death records by mail will download and submit a completed form to the following address:
City of Arlington Vital Records Office
101 W. Abrams St.
MS 01-0110
Arlington, TX 76010
In-Person Individuals who choose to obtain a death certificate in person must submit a completed form to the following address:
Arlington Vital Records Office
Arlington City Hall
101 W. Abrams St., First Floor
Arlington, TX 76010
The fee for a death certificate is $21. Additional copies cost $4 and an expedited service fee is $5.
