Harris County Commissioners Court approved a contract with US Imaging, Inc. to digitize and index records for the County Clerk's Office. This five-year agreement runs from May 2026 to May 2027, with four one-year renewal options available. The County Clerk's Office manages vital records like birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and property deeds for all Harris County residents. This digitization project converts paper records into searchable digital files, making them easier to find and access. When records are digitized, residents can request copies faster and more efficiently. This matters because we all need these documents for important life events - getting passports, proving property ownership, or settling estate matters. Digital records also protect against damage from floods, fires, or other disasters that could destroy paper documents. The project helps our county government serve residents better by reducing wait times and improving record security. Harris County covers 1,777 square miles and serves over 4.7 million people, so efficient record-keeping directly impacts everyone. To access county records or learn about services, contact the Harris County Clerk's Office at 713-274-8000 or visit their office at 201 Caroline Street in downtown Houston. You can also check their website for online record searches and request forms.
Your family's important documents like birth certificates and property deeds will be safer and easier to get when you need them for things like getting a passport or proving you own your home.
