Searching Motley County, Texas Property Records

To search property records in Motley County, Texas for liens, mortgages, ownership information, UCC filings, and judgment records, here’s a step-by-step guide: BEGIN PROPERTY RECORDS SEARCH HERE:

Online Options

1. Motley County Clerk’s Office:
   • Visit the Motley County Clerk’s website (https://www.co.motley.tx.us/page/motley.County.Clerk)
   • Look for “Public Records Search” or “Property Records” section
   • You may need to register for an account depending on their system
2. Motley County Appraisal District:
   • Visit their website (http://www.motleycad.org)
   • Use their property search function for basic ownership information
   • This typically provides owner name, property values, and basic legal descriptions
3. Texas Land Records Portal:
   • Some Texas counties participate in statewide portals for land records
   • Search for “Motley County” within these systems

In-Person Search Options

1. Visit the Motley County Clerk’s Office:
   • Located at 701 Main Street, Matador, TX 79244
   • Request access to their deed records, lien records, and judgment records
   • Bring property information like address or legal description
2. Visit the Motley County District Clerk’s Office:
   • For judgment records that may affect property ownership
   • Located in the Motley County Courthouse

Types of Searches

• Owner Search: Search by the current or previous owner’s name
• Property Search: Search by property address or legal description
• Document Type Search: Specifically search for liens, mortgages, or UCC filings
• Date Range Search: Narrow results by filing date ranges

Tips for Effective Searching

1. Gather as much information as possible before searching:
   • Legal description of the property
   • Current owner’s full name
   • Previous owner’s name
   • Approximate dates of transactions
2. For UCC filings, check both:
   • County records (for fixtures filed at county level)
   • Texas Secretary of State (for personal property UCC filings)
3. For judgment searches:
   • Check both County and District Court records
   • Search by the owner’s name, not the property address