110 S. Main St., Lockhart, Texas 78644  |  (512) 398-1800

Office of the County Clerk

Official record-keeper for Caldwell County — marriage licenses, vital records, court filings, and official public records.

Caldwell County Clerk
Teresa Rodriguez
Caldwell County Justice Center  ·  1703 S. Colorado St., Box 1, Ste. 1200, Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-1804 Email 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

County ClerkTeresa Rodriguez
AddressCaldwell County Justice Center
1703 S. Colorado St., Box 1, Ste. 1200
Lockhart, TX 78644
Public Records(512) 398-1804
Court Division(512) 398-1824
Fax(512) 398-9925
Office HoursMonday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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

Marriage Licenses

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 TypeFee
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.

Vital Records

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
Court Records

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
Official Public Records

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
Jury Administration

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
Property Fraud Alert

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