Lookup Public Records in Cochran County, Texas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Cochran County, Texas Overview
Cochran County is located in the state of Texas. Named after Robert E. Cochran, the county was formed in 1924 and its county seat is Morton. The county has a total population of 3,127, as of 2010, with its area spanning 775 square miles (land area being 775 square miles, while water area being 0.09 square miles). The county consists of 3 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 79346 recorded as the one with the largest population. Cochran County borders the following counties: Bailey County, Texas to the north; Yoakum County, Texas to the south; Hockley County, Texas to the east; Roosevelt County, New Mexico to the northwest, and; Lea County, New Mexico to the southwest.
Cochran County Clerk Information
The County Clerk
- Serves as clerk and custodian of records for the Commissioners Court, Constitutional County Court and Statutory County Courts.
- Acts as a recorder and custodian of important public records, including all bonds, deeds, birth and death certificates, assumed names and livestock brands, ensuring that records are maintained in a secure, archival manner.
- Issues marriage licenses.
- Serves as chief elections officer in most counties.
Below is the link of the Fee Schedule of the County Clerk as of 2015:
It is required for an individual to provide a copy of his/her valid ID to apply a certified copy of birth or death certificate by mail and the application is demanded to be notarized. The information required by the application form are the following: Information regarding the owner of the certificate, contact details of the one requestor.
Birth and Death Certificate Application:
The Clerk has partnered with Texas Land Records to provide an online search for property records. You can opt for a subscription, or for a pay-per-access membership plan. The website is linked below.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Shanna Dewbre, County Clerk
Room 102 Courthouse
100 North Main Street
Morton, Texas 79346
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 806-266-5450
Fax: 806-266-9027
District Clerk
The District Clerk
- Serves as clerk and custodian of all records for the District Courts.
- Indexes and secures all court records, collects filing fees, and handles funds held in litigation and money awarded to minors.
- Coordinates the jury panel selection process.
- May process passport applications.
- Manages court registry funds.
Linked below is the District Clerk Civil Filing Fees:
Below is the physical address of the District Clerk:
Shanna Dewbre, District Clerk
Room 102 Courthouse
100 North Main Street
Morton, Texas 79346
Phone: 806-266-5450
Fax: 806-266-9027
Email: [email protected]
| Cochran, TX Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 2,987 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 211 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 203 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 23 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 254 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 211 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 32 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 1 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 87 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 65 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,750 |
| Cochran County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Cochran County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | The Marriage Relationship – Family Code, Ch. 1 to 5 and Premarital and Marital Property Agreements – Family Code, Ch. 4 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Cochran County Marriage License |
| Location: | 100 North Main Street, Morton, Texas, 79346 |
| Phone: | 806-266-5450 |
Cochran County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 100 N Main St #102, Morton, TX 79346, United States
Phone: 806-266-5450