SHERMAN, Texas — Navigating public records and county government services in Grayson County involves several key offices located primarily at the Grayson County Courthouse and Justice Center in Sherman.
Whether requesting property deeds, marriage licenses, tax appraisals, or court records, understanding which county office maintains specific records ensures fast, accurate service.
Grayson County Clerk (Courthouse in Sherman)
The Grayson County Clerk is the official custodian of real property records, vital statistics, and commissioners court minutes.
- Real Property Records: Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps are filed and recorded at the County Clerk's main office at 100 W. Houston St., Sherman, TX 75090.
- Vital Statistics: Birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses are issued directly by the clerk's office.
- County Court at Law: Misdemeanor court filings and probate records are processed through the county clerk.
Grayson Central Appraisal District (GCAD)
Property tax valuations, land measurements, ownership maps, and property tax exemption applications (such as homestead, senior, or disabled veteran exemptions) are administered by the Grayson Central Appraisal District.
- Property Lookups: Property owners can search property values and tax account histories online or at the GCAD office in Sherman.
- Protest Deadlines: Annual property appraisal protest notices are issued in the spring, with formal protest hearings conducted before the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
District Clerk and Judicial Records
Felony criminal records, civil litigation filings, family law proceedings, and divorce decrees are maintained by the Grayson County District Clerk's office located at the Grayson County Justice Center in Sherman.