Title search in Harris County, Texas
HeritageDeed runs title searches in Harris County, Texas, against the Harris County Clerk and the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD). A report lists the deeds, open mortgages, liens and court records found, with the source of each, usually within minutes. Prices start at $49.
Covers Harris County, including Houston, Pasadena, Baytown, Katy.
Where Harris County land records are kept
| Office | What it holds |
|---|---|
| Harris County Clerk | Records deeds, deeds of trust, releases and liens |
| Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) | Owner, account and appraisal data |
How recording works here
In Texas, real property records are recorded by the County Clerk. A Texas home loan is usually secured by a deed of trust rather than a mortgage, and it is released by a recorded release of lien.
Ownership and appraisal data are kept by the appraisal district (HCAD in Harris County), separately from the recorded documents.
What a HeritageDeed report searches in Harris County
- Owner, account and appraisal data from HCAD
- Deeds, deeds of trust and releases recorded with the Harris County Clerk
- Texas and federal court records matched to the owner
- FEMA flood zone and EPA-listed sites near the parcel
What it does not cover
The report is a public-records search, not title insurance or an attorney's opinion of title.
How to search Harris County records yourself
- Find the parcel and the current owner at the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD). Note the parcel number and the owner's exact name.
- Search the Harris County Clerk by parcel or by name for every deed, so you can see how the current owner took title and from whom.
- List every mortgage or deed of trust recorded against the parcel, then look for a matching satisfaction or release for each one. Anything without a release may still be open.
- Search the same names for liens, judgments and lis pendens, including state and federal court indexes, and check property tax status with the tax office.
- Write down document numbers and dates so a title company or attorney can pull the originals.
A HeritageDeed report runs those steps automatically and shows the source of every finding.
Pricing
Current deed, open mortgages, active liens, tax status, court judgments, UCC liens
Everything in Current Owner + previous owner's deed and encumbrances
Full 30-year chain of title, all mortgages and releases, and recorded liens
Questions about Harris County title searches
Why does a Harris County search show a deed of trust instead of a mortgage?
Texas home loans are usually secured by a deed of trust rather than a mortgage. It is recorded with the Harris County Clerk, and it is cleared by a recorded release of lien. An unreleased deed of trust is the Texas equivalent of an open mortgage.
Where are property records kept in Harris County, TX?
Recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages and liens are kept by the Harris County Clerk. Owner and parcel data come from the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD).
How much does a title search cost in Harris County, TX?
A HeritageDeed Current Owner Search is $49, a Two Owner Search is $79 and a 30-Year Search is $129, plus sales tax where it applies. There is no subscription, and you get a full refund if we cannot deliver the report.
How long does a title search take in Harris County, TX?
Most reports are generated within minutes, because the sources are searched automatically and in parallel. A slow or temporarily unavailable government source can make it take longer, and the order page shows live progress.
Can I search Harris County, TX property records for free?
Yes. The Harris County Clerk lets anyone search recorded documents, usually by name or parcel. A report saves you from reading each office separately and matching every mortgage to its release yourself.
Order a Harris County title search
From $49. Usually ready in minutes. Full refund if we can't deliver.