Felony and district court records: District Clerk
- Online case search: the District Clerk case search is a searchable index of criminal and civil cases from 2001 to the present, with general information back to the early 1980s.
- Name-and-DOB search by phone: call (254) 757-5054. The fee is $5.00, and major credit cards are accepted, per the District Clerk record-search page.
- Criminal background check letter: available from the same office for a $5 fee; see the District Clerk background check page.
- Office: McLennan County Courthouse Annex, 501 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Waco.
Misdemeanor records: County Clerk
County Court at Law misdemeanor records are kept by the County Clerk at the McLennan County Records Building, 215 N. 5th Street, Room 223, Waco. Phone (254) 757-5078.
Current jail bookings
For someone in custody right now, use the Sheriff’s official jail roster search, not court records. A new arrest will not appear in court indexes until charges are filed.
A note on record-search websites
Many private sites repackage McLennan County records and sometimes charge for them. They can be incomplete or out of date. The county offices above are the source of truth.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a McLennan County criminal record search cost?
The District Clerk charges $5.00 for a criminal record search by name and date of birth. Call (254) 757-5054.
Where are misdemeanor records kept in McLennan County?
The County Clerk keeps County Court at Law records at the Records Building, 215 N. 5th Street, Room 223, Waco.
Related McLennan County guides
Last reviewed 2026-09-24. County offices change phone numbers, rooms and schedules; confirm with the office before you drive over. This directory is independent and is not McLennan County, a court, or a law firm. Nothing here is legal advice.