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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Young County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Young County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Young County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
18,236
Population
Census estimate
7,565
Households
Census estimate
$65,565
Median income
Annual household
$142,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Graham
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Young County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Young County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | District Court Dockets - Young County, Texas TJB | Judicial Data | Judicial Directory |
| Criminal records | Current Jail List - Young County, Texas Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | Young County, TX Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search |
| Property records | Young CAD Property Search About CountyGovernmentRecords.com |
| Vital records | Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov Local Vital Record Offices - Y | Texas DSHS |
| Voter records | Texas Voter Registration | Texas.gov Open Records Policy |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Young County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Young County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Young County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Young County Records
2026
Young County court records portal verified
State court system links for Young County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Young County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Young County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Young County property records online
Young County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Texas, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Young County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Young County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Young County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Texas statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Texas state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Young County Records
❌ Myth: "Young County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Young County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Young County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Young County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Young County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Young County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Young County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.co.young.tx.us — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.texas.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.texas.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Young County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Young County, use Texas's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Texas statewide record systems:
- Texas Court Records →
- Texas Criminal Records →
- Texas Property Records →
- Texas Vital Records →
- Texas Voter Records →
- Texas Wants & Warrants →
- Texas Licenses →
- Texas Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Texas statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Young County, Texas
Young County is located in the North Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Graham.
- Population: 18,236
- Households: 7,565
- Median household income: $65,565
- Median home value: $142,100
- Below poverty line: 15.7%
- Land area: 914.5 sq mi
- Population density: 19.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 10
Young County Records Available on Microfilm from Midwestern State University | Texas State Library
Official Free
DEATH CERTIFICATES, 1929-1979 For a general index to the Death Certificates, 1930-1976, request Reel 1784450 . Reel 1784450 1929-1936 Vol. 1 (#1-882) 1936-1940 Vol. 2 (#883-1650) (part) Reel 1784570 1936-1940 Vol. 2 (1650-1720) (cont.) 1940-1945 Vol. 3 (#1721-3287) 1945-1950 Vol.
Requesting records in YC
Official Free
Information about qualified applicant status can be found on the Texas GenWeb page (under Texas Research helps, state of Texas Vital Statistics, copies of birth and death certificates, qualified applicant). ADDRESS FOR ORDERING PROBATE, MARRIAGE, BIRTH, AND DEATH RECORDS: April 18, 2018 © 2018 Email additions or submissions to Dorman Holub searchersofourpast@gmail.com Young County Archives |TXGenWeb | USGenWeb
Young County Records Available on Microfilm from Midwestern State University | Texas State Library
Official Free
(b) Reel numbers may appear to be out of sequence, but this listing is correct. (c) Reel 1784697 contains a list of the 1912 Young County school names, the school district number and the school classi
Young CAD Property Search
Official Free
A list of the prior year taxes will be listed towards the bottom of the page . Continue to select the “$Pay” box next to the year you would like to pay. Once all the taxes have been moved to the payment cart, click the “In Cart” box located ...
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
District Court Dockets - Young County, Texas
Official Free
Important Notice on Future Dockets due to COVID-19 · Young County Courthouse 516 Fourth Street Graham, Texas, 76450
TJB | Judicial Data | Judicial Directory
Official Free
Supreme Court of Texas · Court of Criminal Appeals · Courts of Appeals · Administrative Judicial Regions Presiding Judges · District Judges by Judicial District · Local Administrative District Judges by County · Local Administrative County Court at Law Judges by County ·
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Current Jail List - Young County, Texas
Official Free
Young County Courthouse 516 Fourth Street Graham, Texas, 76450 · How to reach us. Please contact each office individually
Texas DPS — Crime Records
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account · An official website of the United States government
PublicSite Sor Public SORNA
Official Free
Under Art. 62.403(b), a person with a single reportable adjudication or conviction may apply to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for an individual risk assessment .
Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov
Official Free
Request vital records you need online, including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage and divorce verification letters, and more.
Local Vital Record Offices - Y | Texas DSHS
Official Free
The Department of State Health Services is currently undergoing Sunset review. Learn more about the Sunset process and provide feedback · This page provides information about Local Vital Record Offices - Y
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Official Free
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has notified DSHS that two Texas residents were Need a copy of your birth certificate? We can help you. Vital Statistics maintains birth records for the state of Texas.
Texas Voter Registration | Texas.gov
Official Free
Learn who can vote in Texas, how to check if you're registered, register to vote in Texas, and prepare for voting day.
Open Records Policy
Official Free
Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer’s agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure ...
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Welcome to Young County, Texas · Young County is in north central Texas . Graham, the county seat of government, is in the southeastern section of the county. The county was named for Col. William C. Young
Current Jail List - Young County, Texas
Free
<strong>Young County Courthouse</strong> 516 Fourth Street Graham, Texas, 76450 · How to reach us. Please contact each office individually
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
Privacy and Security Policy | Accessibility | Open Records Policy | Link Policy Compact with Texans | Report Suspected Fraud, Waste, or Abuse | Texas.gov | Statewide Search Border Programs Team | Texas Transparency | Texas Veterans Portal | Contact TDLR
County Clerks
Official Free
Skip to Main Content · The Office of the Texas Secretary of State will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day · IN-PERSON SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE HAVE MOVED TO 400 W. 15TH STREET. PARKING DETAILS AND MORE INFORMATION · Apostille/Authentication ...
Young County
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Young County?
Young County court cases are searchable through the TJB | Judicial Data | Judicial Directory portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/judicial-directory/. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Texas?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Texas counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Texas?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Texas record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
How do I run a Texas background check?
Texas background checks are handled by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.