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Tarrant County Property Search

Tarrant County property records provide data on real estate owned by individuals, businesses, and other entities in the county. These records are important for many reasons, including verifying real estate ownership, checking the existence of liens, determining the taxable value of real estate, and settling real estate disputes in Tarrant County, Texas.

A Tarrant County property search looks into real property records retained in the county's official records. This search may be carried out at the county clerk's office, the tax assessor-collector's office, or the appraisal district office in Tarrant County. These offices all maintain records about property in the county. The clerk's office also records real estate documents for private citizens.

Recording protects the rights of property owners, lenders, and investors in real property by providing evidence of real estate transactions that happened in the county. Per the law, all documents relating to the property must be prepared, signed, and notarized before being submitted to the county clerk for recording. The county clerk is not in charge of document preparation. Each document must be photographically reproducible and paid for before filing. Other recording criteria are available on the clerk's website.

The clerk's office has property records from 1900 to the present, but earlier records may be available. This office is also tasked with maintaining and disseminating all related Tarrant County Public Records.

Are Tarrant County Property Records Public?

Yes. Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, Tarrant County property records are regarded as public records. Thus, members of the public can request these documents from county property records custodians in person, online, or via other authorized means.

However, certain property records are exempt from public disclosure. Examples include:

  • Appraisals or purchase prices of real property for a public purpose before the formal award of contract
  • Social security numbers
  • Information obtained from a private entity by the chief appraiser or an appraisal district under the tax code that relates to the sales prices, descriptions, and characteristics of real property
  • Some photographs regarding property tax appraisals

Notwithstanding these exemptions, a property owner or agent may obtain confidential documents.

What Do Tarrant County Property Records Contain?

Individuals can find various information in Tarrant County property records. These include:

Property Appraisal Records: These records provide information on property appraised values, building descriptions, market values, ownership, exemptions, and addresses. Individuals can find these records at the county's property appraisal district office.

Property Tax Records: These records contain information put together by the taxing units (School District, County, City, etc.) or locally elected officials of the county tax office. The records include the following:

  • The property owner's name
  • Property type (mineral, business personal property, real property, commercial, etc.)
  • Tax history (paid and delinquent)
  • Property address

Real Property Ownership Records: This includes the names of grantors (seller) and grantees (buyer), instrument number, recording date, subdivision details (city, block, lot, unit), and legal description of the property.

Plat Records: These records detail the layout of a piece of property, including the property's boundary lines, number of acres, dimensions, lot and block number, and easements.

Where to Perform a Tarrant County Property Lookup

Members of the public can perform a Tarrant County property lookup in several ways. These include physical visits to a designated government office, online search applications, and third-party aggregate sites.

In-Person Property Lookup in Tarrant County

  • Tarrant County Clerk's Office: Individuals can visit the Tarrant County Clerk's Office to carry out a property or real estate lookup. The office is located at:
    Tarrant County Courthouse
    Records Filing Office - Room B20
    100 West Weatherford Street
    Fort Worth, TX 76196
    Phone: (817) 884-1069
  • Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office: Inquirers can visit the Tax Assessor-Collector's office to perform a property lookup at:
    100 East Weatherford Street
    Fort Worth, TX 76196
  • Tarrant County Appraisal District Office: Inquirers can request property records from the appraisal district at:
    2500 Handley-Ederville Road
    Fort Worth, TX 76118-6909

Online Property Lookup in Tarrant County

  • Tarrant County Clerk's Office: Tarrant County Clerk's Office has an online search tool for anyone who wishes to perform an online property or real estate search. The online tool is useful for getting recorded documents, including deeds, plat maps, and liens.
  • Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office: Inquirers can use the County Tax Assessor-Collector's Online Taxes portal to perform a property lookup.
  • Tarrant County Appraisal District Office: The Tarrant County Appraisal District Office provides an online lookup tool for persons who wish to find the assessed values of real property. The search can be done with an account number, property address, owner's name, or property city (the city where the property is located).

How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in Tarrant County

Anyone who wishes to obtain information about a property owner in Tarrant County may visit any office mentioned above or perform an online lookup to find the property owner. Typically, a property owner lookup will reveal the grantor and grantee's names. In the case of a foreclosure, one can find the property ownership records and change in ownership. A deed record may also expose the lienholders and owners alike.

An inquirer querying the clerk's office or using the clerk's online property records database needs to have all or any of the following details:

  • Last name of the owner (if known)
  • Lot or block number
  • The name of the addition
  • Document number
  • Approximate recording date
  • Subdivision name
  • The city where the property lies
  • Document type (for example, lien, plat, deed, easement, or release)

Meanwhile, someone querying the appraisal district will require an account number, owner's name, property address, and other keywords for the search.

Note that online search tools only provide unofficial copies, which cannot be printed or used for official purposes. Anyone who needs an official copy must visit or contact the appropriate office to purchase the record.

How to Find Tarrant County Property Records Online

Inquirers can explore several alternatives to find Tarrant County property records, including third-party aggregate websites. Here's how to find Tarrant County property records on third-party sites:

  • Find a reputable third-party website that permits property records searches. It helps to be specific with the county to find a provider that can process the request.
  • Check if the website allows a free search. Several third-party sites allow an inquirer to conduct free searches to obtain limited information before paying for the service. Usually, a property owner's name or property address can be used to perform a free and paid search.
  • Pay for the service. Paid searches allow users to obtain a comprehensive report about a property. One may check online reviews before making a financial commitment.

Note: It is important to authenticate any information or record obtained from a third-party site, as the accuracy or completeness of information is not always guaranteed.

How to Find Property Owner by Address Free

Anyone can find a property owner by address using the various lookup tools provided for free. For instance, a person can input an address into the Tarrant Appraisal District's Property Search website or use the Property Address search feature on the Tax-Assessor/Collector's website to find out who owns a piece of property.

Members of the public may also visit the physical locations of the Tarrant Tax Assessor-Collector and Appraisal District offices to find a property owner by address.

Tarrant County Property Tax Lookup

A property tax lookup is an important criterion before purchasing real estate. It allows a person to determine a property's taxable value, verify the status and history of tax payments, and estimate future property tax bills. Here's how to conduct a property tax lookup in Tarrant County, Texas:

  • Visit the Tax Assessor-Collector's Office
  • Search the Tax Assessor-Collector's Online Taxes database. The online tool uses the following search keywords to return property tax information:
    • Account number
    • Owner Name
    • Mailing address
    • Owner ID
    • Property address
    • Appraisal District Number

One must also choose an account type (all, mineral, real, business personal property, commercial, other) and choose a tax payment status (both, paid, or unpaid) to find property tax data.

More information about Tarrant County property tax lookups can be obtained from the tax collector's website.

How to Find Tarrant County Property Appraiser

Individuals looking for property appraisers in Tarrant County, Texas, may contact the local appraisal district for referrals. They can also access the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board's (TALCB) License Holder Search portal to find appraisers licensed to operate in Tarrant County.

A real estate appraiser provides different services to clients, but all entail inspecting and assessing a property to determine its market value.

Tarrant County Property Assessor

The Tarrant Appraisal District Office (TAD), the local assessor in Tarrant County, provides efficient property valuations and handles tax exemptions for property owners in Tarrant County. The office also handles protests and appeals of assessments/appraisals, determines property tax exemptions, handles ownership and address updates, and maintains records on local properties.

One can contact the Tarrant County Appraisal District Office at the address below.

2500 Handley-Ederville Road
Fort Worth, TX 76118-6909
Phone: (817) 284-0024