Official record-keeper for Caldwell County — marriage licenses, vital records, court filings, and official public records.
Teresa Rodriguez
Caldwell County Clerk
Office Information
Cards Only — Cash No Longer Accepted
Effective September 1, 2025, the County Clerk's office no longer accepts cash payments. All fees must be paid by card.
Contact & Location
1703 S. Colorado St., Box 1, Ste. 1200
Lockhart, TX 78644
Marriage licenses issued until 4:30 p.m.
Staff Directory
Court Division
- Chief Deputy ClerkSandra Herrera
- Deputy ClerkCindy Stokes
- Deputy ClerkVanessa Garza
- Deputy ClerkAmber Hollon
Official Public Records Division
- Deputy ClerkBrenda Garza
- Deputy ClerkIsabel Ramirez
- Deputy ClerkErica Vega
Services
Search recorded plats on file with the County Clerk's office. View scanned plat documents online with watermarked previews, then purchase certified printed copies if needed.
- Free online viewing of all recorded plats
- Search by name, subdivision, or volume/page
- Standard certified print: $10 per copy (24″ × 36″)
- Pickup, mail, or digital delivery available
Both applicants must appear in person with a valid photo ID. Must be 18 or older (16–17 with parental consent).
Hours: Licenses issued until 4:30 p.m. only.
| License Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard Marriage License | $81.00 |
| With TX Premarital Education Certificate | $21.00 |
| Informal Marriage License | $46.00 |
Cards only — cash not accepted since September 1, 2025.
The County Clerk maintains birth and death records for Caldwell County. Certified copies are available in the office or by mail.
- Birth certificates — certified copies available
- Death certificates — certified copies available
- Valid photo ID required
- In person or by mail
The Clerk maintains records for the County Court at Law, including probate, civil, and criminal misdemeanor cases.
- County Court at Law records
- Probate and guardianship records
- Civil and criminal misdemeanor cases
- E-filing available
The Official Public Records Division maintains deeds, liens, plats, assumed names, marks & brands, and more.
- Deeds, liens, and plats
- Assumed names (DBA)
- Marks & brands
- DD-214 military discharge records — free certified copies for veterans
The County Clerk's office manages jury summons and qualification for county courts.
- Jury summons issued for county court proceedings
- Juror qualification processing
- Contact the Court Division for juror information
Protect yourself from property fraud. This free service monitors property records and notifies you of recorded documents affecting your property.
- Free service — no cost to register
- Email alerts when new documents are recorded
- Available to all Caldwell County property owners