Find a recorded deed or title document in Travis County

Short answer

Ownership lives in the recorded documents, not the appraisal record. The appraisal facts give you the exact names and legal description to search, and the County Clerk's index returns the recorded deed with its instrument number.

Who this is for

Travis County owners, buyers, heirs, and researchers who need the recorded deed or another title document for a property.

The steps, in order

1. Pull the owner name and legal description from the appraisal record.
2. Search the County Clerk's real-property index by name and legal description.
3. Open the recorded instrument and note the instrument number and recording date.
4. Order an official copy from the Clerk if you need it for a filing.

Have this ready

• The property address
• The owner name as it appears on the appraisal record
• Roughly when ownership last changed

Common mistakes to avoid

• Trusting the appraisal owner field as proof of ownership; it is a tax roll, not title.
• Paying a third-party deed letter service; the Clerk's copy costs far less directly.

Common questions

How do I get a copy of my house deed in Austin?

Search the Travis County Clerk's real-property records by your name or the legal description, find the instrument, and order the copy from the Clerk. Plain copies are cheap; certified copies cost a little more.

Is the appraisal district record proof I own my home?

No. It is the tax appraisal roll. The recorded deed at the County Clerk is the ownership document.

Official sources

• Travis County Clerk real-property records
• Travis Central Appraisal District property search

Checked August 26, 2026. Recheck the official page monthly and when the official page changes.

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