New Online Records Search
Travis County has launched Online Records Search, replacing Attorney Access to Records Online, the application previously accessible from this page.
The Online Records Search looks different but offers the same as well as additional features, including access to County Court records.
Please read the Access Agreement for Attorney/Peace Officers.
Frequently Asked Questions, including instructions, are available towards the bottom of this page.
Access Agreement for Attorney/Peace Officers
By using the Online Records Search, you agree to the Access Agreement below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register?
Yes. Active members of the State Bar of Texas who are in good standing to practice law and are subject to the disciplinary rules of the State Bar of Texas and Licensed Texas Certified Peace Officers are required to register for the Travis County Online Records Search to access the most current of files and documents. The older version of attorney access to records online (AARO) portal will be removed and accounts deactivated with as much notice as possible.
How to register for the new Online Records Search?
Follow the instructions in the How to Register for Online Records Search Access guide.
How long will it take for my access request to be approved?
You should receive a response by email within 5 business days after submitting your request.
Is the Online Records Search free?
The Travis County Online Records Search is free unless you want official/certified/authenticated copies, which cannot be obtained via the Online Records Search. For certified copies, use this link for District Clerk records: District Clerk Records Request.
Documents can be printed and downloaded for no cost. [At this time the documents do not have a watermark but they are not official documents and a watermark will be added in the near future with no notice].
Will the new Online Records Search contain all the District Clerk case information and documents?
The Travis County Online Records Search will contain all public document for civil and criminal that are not restricted or sealed. The Online Records Search contains documents:
Family/General Litigation/Government - 2006 to the present; and Criminal – 2008 to the present.
Do the records contain sensitive information?
Documents may contain sensitive information such as bank account numbers, social security numbers, driver licenses, and mailing addresses. Please redact the sensitive information if you are going to show them to anyone else.
How long does it take for the system to be updated with new documents?
The Travis County Online Records Search may take up to 24 hours for new information to be displayed after the clerks have completed their process of inputting the documents into the system.
Who can register for the Online Records Search to access the documents?
Only Active members of the State Bar of Texas who are in good standing to practice law and are subject to the disciplinary rules of the State Bar of Texas and Licensed Texas Certified Peace Officers.
What if I have issues signing into the Online Records Search?
You can email [email protected] or call (512) 854-9457, x9.
Who should I contact if I need help?
You can email [email protected] or call (512) 854-9457, x9.
What if I need an official/certified/authenticated copy of a document?
Official/Certified/Authenticated copies can only be obtained using the District Clerk Records Request form located on the following URL: District Clerk Records Request.
What is the status of a pending Order?
Confirm that you have followed the procedures in the following document: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/images/courts/Docs/standing-order-for-submission-procedures.pdf
If you have already emailed the proposed order, please follow up via the email address in the standing order document.
You may also call the Office of the Judges at (512) 854-9300 and ask to speak to the judicial assistant for the court that has been assigned to the case.
What browsers work?
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge work.
Internet Explorer does not work, using this browser will result in either a non-response or a false search result.
Old AARO Portal
No new case information or documents filed after 9/27/2021 are available through the old portal. It may be removed at any time without prior notice. Please consider fully switching to the new Case Records Search as soon as possible.
For information on how to access the old system, please visit the Old AARO Portal page.