Find Background Check Records in Andrews County

Andrews County background check records are held at the County Clerk and District Clerk offices in the Andrews County Courthouse at 215 NW 1st Street in Andrews, Texas. The County Clerk keeps records dating back to 1881, including misdemeanor criminal cases, probate, and land records. The District Clerk handles felony criminal history and civil records for the 109th District Court. You can search many Andrews County background check records online or go in person during regular business hours on weekdays.

Andrews County Clerk Records

County Clerk Vicki Scott manages the Andrews County Clerk's office and describes the mission simply: "Recording some of the major events of your life." The office keeps permanent records going back to 1881. That includes assumed names, marriage licenses, real property records, court cases for misdemeanor criminal and civil matters, probate records, and more. For veterans, DD214 military discharge records are filed free of charge. You can reach the office at (432) 524-1426 or by email at vscott@co.andrews.tx.us.

The Andrews County Clerk offers online records access through the Tyler Technologies portal at andrewscountytx-web.tylerhost.net. This free public system lets you search deeds, liens, assumed names, marriage records, plats, and surveys by name, document type, date range, or book and page number. The portal updates in real time from county records. Keep in mind that results are for reference only and are not official certified documents. For certified copies, you need to contact the office directly.

Recording fees in Andrews County start at $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. There is a $0.25 fee per name if there are more than five names on a document. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies carry a $5.00 certification fee per document. A birth certificate costs $23.00, a death certificate $21.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each one after that, and a marriage license $82.00 including state fees. Plat and map recordings start at $30.00 for the first page. Credit card payments have a convenience fee.

The Andrews County Clerk's official page outlines office services, fee schedules, and how to request records in person or by mail.

This page is where you find current contact information and details about what records the Andrews County Clerk maintains back to 1881.

The Tyler Host Records Search portal provides free public access to Andrews County official records including deeds, liens, and property documents.

This system updates in real time and covers records from 1881 forward, making it one of the most complete online tools for Andrews County record searches.

Andrews County District Clerk Criminal History

The Andrews County District Clerk's office is in Room 101 of the same courthouse. District Clerk Linda Fostel manages records for the 109th District Court, which serves Andrews County along with Crane County and Winkler County. The office handles felony criminal case records, civil district court records over $250,000, family law cases, child support, jury management, and e-filing. You can contact the office at (432) 524-1430 or by email at lfostel@co.andrews.tx.us.

For background check purposes, the District Clerk holds felony criminal records going back to 1881 when the county was formed. These records are kept permanently. The office accepts both civil and criminal e-filing through eFileTexas.gov, which is now part of re:SearchTX. Electronic filing is available 24/7 and is required for attorneys in civil cases. Some records may be restricted, including juvenile records and sealed case files.

Copy requests must be submitted in writing. Phone inquiries are limited. New civil case filings vary in cost by case type and typically start at $300 or more. Criminal case filing fees are set by state statute. No refunds are given for fees under $10 or for e-filing transactions.

The Andrews County District Clerk page provides filing instructions, contact details, and information on the 109th District Court that serves Andrews, Crane, and Winkler counties.

This is the main source for felony criminal records and district court case filings in Andrews County going back to 1881.

Andrews County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Andrews County Sheriff's Office is at 201 NE 1st Street in Andrews. Sheriff Mark Vance leads the department. You can call (432) 524-1436 for non-emergency matters. The office operates around the clock, but the Records Division is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Sheriff's Office provides arrest records, incident reports, jail and inmate information, warrant inquiries, sex offender registration, and fingerprinting services. An inmate roster is available online through the Andrews County Sheriff's page at co.andrews.tx.us/Sheriff. Bond information is available by calling (432) 524-1436. Visitation is by scheduled appointment only.

Sex offender registration in Andrews County is handled at the Sheriff's Office. All registered sex offenders in Texas appear in the statewide Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry, which is free to search online. Open records requests for incident or arrest reports must be submitted in writing. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act. Copy fees apply.

The Andrews County Sheriff's Office page includes jail information, inmate lookup access, and contact details for the Records Division.

Use this page to access the inmate roster, find bond information, or learn how to submit an open records request in Andrews County.

109th District Court Andrews County Background Checks

Andrews County is served by the 109th District Court, which also covers Crane County and Winkler County. The Honorable J. Scott Higginbotham presides over the court. The court schedule rotates between the three counties. When sitting in Andrews, the court is held at the Andrews County Courthouse. Contact the District Clerk's office at (432) 524-1430 to reach the court coordinator or ask about scheduling.

The 109th District Court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases over $250,000, family law matters, and juvenile cases. All case records from this court are maintained permanently by the District Clerk. Criminal history from this court shows up in an Andrews County background check search when you request records by name from the District Clerk or search through re:SearchTX. More details about the court and its schedule are on the county's website at co.andrews.tx.us/District-Judge.

The county also has a county court, commissioners court, guardianship court, juvenile court, mental health court, and a misdemeanor criminal court. These lower courts are served by the County Clerk. For most felony background check searches in Andrews County, the District Clerk is the right place to start.

The 109th District Court page provides information on the judge, court schedule, and the three-county coverage area that includes Andrews, Crane, and Winkler counties.

This court handles all felony criminal cases and major civil matters filed in Andrews County, and its records form the core of district-level background check searches here.

Online Tools for Andrews County Background Check Searches

You have several options for searching Andrews County background check records online. Each tool covers a different part of the public record system.

Start with the Tyler Host portal for County Clerk records. This free system has deeds, liens, assumed names, marriage records, plats, and surveys dating back to 1881. You can search by name or document type without creating an account. The re:SearchTX statewide portal covers district and county court records across Texas and includes Andrews County. Use it to look up case dockets, party names, and filing dates for both criminal and civil cases.

The Texas DPS offers a Criminal History Name Search for $3.00 per name. This is a statewide search and includes records from Andrews County and all other Texas counties. The Texas Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by name or ZIP code. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has an offender locator you can use to check for state prison records by name or TDCJ number.

Note: Name-based searches at the Texas DPS are not a definitive identification tool. Only fingerprint-based searches through DPS provide an exact criminal history match tied to a specific person.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Andrews County. Each has its own clerk offices and court records system.