Hidalgo County, TX Public Records

Hidalgo County public records include produced, assembled, and maintained information under the law concerning government entities. These are presumed available to the public under local regulations, provided no exemptions exist. Vital records in Hidalgo County, such as births and deaths, are only accessible to eligible individuals. These are the immediate family, legal representatives, and the person on the record. They are sourced from the County Clerk via the Vital statistics department. The Clerk also presides over marriage and divorce records. Eligible requesters may only provide in-person requests at their offices. Charges for these records may range from $20 to $22, depending on the type of record desired. Property records in Hidalgo County are also easily accessible, provided privacy is not infringed. They are also obtained from the county clerk.