Sherman County Background Check Records
Sherman County background check records are maintained by the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office at the courthouse in Stratford, Texas. Stratford is the county seat of this small Texas Panhandle county bordering Oklahoma and New Mexico. Criminal case records, civil filings, and property documents are all held at the Stratford courthouse. This page has the contacts and tools you need to search Sherman County background check records online or by mail.
Sherman County Overview
Sherman County Clerk Criminal and Civil Records
The Sherman County Clerk is the official keeper of misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate cases, real property records, and vital records. The office is at the Sherman County Courthouse in Stratford. Call (806) 366-2371 to reach the clerk. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Sherman County is in the far northwest corner of the Texas Panhandle, and the Stratford courthouse holds records dating back to when the county was organized in 1889. The clerk maintains Class A and B misdemeanor criminal case records, civil filings, deed records, marriage licenses, assumed name filings, and commissioners court minutes. Because this is a very small county, all these functions operate from the same courthouse address.
Copy fees are $1 per page. Certified copies require a $5 certification fee. Recording fees are $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. Mail requests should include a written description of the records you want, a check or money order for the correct amount, and a return envelope. E-filing for civil cases uses the statewide system at efile.txcourts.gov.
| Office | Sherman County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Sherman County Courthouse, Stratford, TX 79084 |
| Phone | (806) 366-2371 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Copy Fees | $1 per page; $5 certification fee |
| Recording Fees | $26 first page, $4 each additional |
Sherman County District Clerk Felony Records
The Sherman County District Clerk manages felony criminal cases, civil district court filings, and family law matters under the 69th Judicial District. The 69th District Court covers Sherman and Dallam counties in the far Panhandle. Court sessions rotate between Stratford and Dalhart on a set schedule.
Felony criminal records, family law cases, and major civil matters filed in Sherman County go through the District Clerk. The phone number is (806) 366-2371. For online case searches, the re:SearchTX portal provides access to district court records from across Texas. Copies cost $1 per page; certified copies add a $5 fee.
| Office | Sherman County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Sherman County Courthouse, Stratford, TX 79084 |
| Phone | (806) 366-2371 |
| Courts Served | 69th District Court (Sherman, Dallam) |
Sherman County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Sherman County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, incident reports, and jail operations for the county. The office is at the Stratford courthouse complex. Call (806) 366-2261 for non-emergency matters. Dial 911 for emergencies.
Arrest records and incident reports are public records under the Texas Public Information Act. Written requests to the Sheriff's Records Division are required. The office has 10 business days to respond. Fees may apply for copies and staff time. Sex offender registration data for Sherman County is in the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry. State prison records are at tdcj.texas.gov.
| Office | Sherman County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | Stratford, TX 79084 |
| Phone | (806) 366-2261 |
| Emergency | 911 |
Sherman County Court System
Sherman County is served by the 69th Judicial District Court, which also covers Dallam County. The court handles felony criminal cases, civil suits, and family law. Because both Sherman and Dallam are small rural counties, the district judge holds sessions in Stratford and Dalhart on a rotating schedule. The District Clerk at (806) 366-2371 can confirm upcoming court dates.
The county court handles Class A and B misdemeanor cases and probate matters, with the county judge presiding. The Justice of the Peace court covers Class C misdemeanors and small claims. Sherman County is a wheat and cattle county with limited court activity compared to urban Texas counties. All court levels operate out of the Stratford courthouse.
Online Resources for Sherman County Records
Sherman County does not operate a public online records system. The re:SearchTX portal is the best free statewide option for searching district court records from Sherman County.
re:SearchTX lets you search by party name or cause number. It covers participating Texas district courts including Sherman County's 69th District Court.
For official statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse handles name-based searches for $3 each, covering all 254 Texas counties.
FACT results draw from the DPS criminal history database and include convictions and deferred adjudications reported by courts across the state.
Background Check Search Resources for Sherman County
For Sherman County background check records online, use re:SearchTX for court case data. Check the Texas DPS Criminal History Records page for DPS options. Sex offender data is at records.txdps.state.tx.us. TDCJ prison records are at tdcj.texas.gov.
E-filing for courts in Sherman County is done through eFileTexas.gov. For direct courthouse records, call (806) 366-2371 and ask for the County Clerk or District Clerk based on the type of records you need.
- re:SearchTX - Texas statewide court records
- Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse - Official criminal history
- TDCJ Offender Search - State prison database
- Texas Sex Offender Registry - DPS registry search
- eFileTexas.gov - Electronic filing for court cases
Nearby Counties
Sherman County is in the far northwest Texas Panhandle, bordering both Oklahoma and New Mexico. These nearby counties have their own court systems.