Lookup Public Records in Hidalgo County, Texas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Hidalgo County, Texas Overview
Hidalgo County is a county located in the state of Texas. The county was formed in 1852. Named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the county seat is Edinburg and it has a population of 774,769 as of 2010. The county has a total area of 1583 square miles, with its land area encompassing 1571 square miles, and its water area 12 square miles. The county consists of 28 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 78572 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, Hidalgo County borders the following counties: Brooks County, Texas to the north; Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Tamaulipas and Reynosa Municipality and Río Bravo Municipality to the south; Willacy County, Texas and Cameron County, Texas to the east; Starr County, Texas to the west; Kenedy County, Texas to the northeast, and; Matamoros Municipality, Tamaulipas to the southeast.
Hidalgo County Clerk Information
A public online site has been made by the office of the Clerk where you can search for public records. You may search for Criminal Case Records, Civil, Family & Probate Case Records, Court Calendar, and Jail Records.
A website where one can look for public records or an Official Public Records Search has been provided by the County Clerk. One can search for marriage records, cattle brands, financing statements, and real property records. You need to register yourself to be able to use the site. When searching the site will only show limited information about the documents. At the top of screen that you are working in, one can see a ?(Help) link where you can get information on how to search. Example, if you are confused on how to search for birth records, it is best that you just follow the instructions that is given in the help section.
Unfortunately, the office does not accept Birth and Death Certificate requests by mail. For further information about acquiring birth and death records, you may go to the given link below:
Birth and Death Certificate Application:
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Arturo Guajardo, Jr., County Clerk
100 N. Closner – 1st Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (956) 318-2100
Fax: (956) 318-2105
Hours: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday
District Clerk
Information regarding the jury and it’s duty could be seen as link below:
The link below states the District Clerk’s Filing Fees as of 2018:
Below is the physical address of the District Clerk:
Laura Hinojosa, District Clerk
100 N. Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (956) 318-2200
Fax: (956) 318-2251
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
| Hidalgo, TX Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 720,272 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 8,433 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 644 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 508 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 687 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 733 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 2,082 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 10,252 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 633 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 3,593 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 666 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 20,900 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 292 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 182 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 11,075 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 3,959 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 70 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 1,783 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,684 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 343 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 390 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,170 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 2,486 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 37 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 480 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 1,960 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 512 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 411 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 865 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 163 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 639,222 |
| Hidalgo County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Hidalgo 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: | Hidalgo County Marriage License |
| Location: | 100 North Closner Boulevard, Edinburg, Texas, 78539 |
| Phone: | 956-318-2141 |
Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office
Address: 100 N Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
Phone: (956) 318-2100