Collin County Property Records: Search Owner, Address, Account, Taxes, Deeds, GIS Maps, Homestead & Protest Deadlines
Collin County property records are split between Collin Central Appraisal District, the Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector, and the County Clerk. Use CCAD for appraisal records, property values, ownership, exemptions and GIS maps. Use the Tax Assessor-Collector for current tax bills, payments, refunds, tax certificates and delinquent tax questions. Use the County Clerk for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, property fraud alerts and recorded document copies.
This guide gives you the fastest official workflow for McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Celina, Prosper, Wylie, Murphy, Anna, Princeton and all Collin County properties: find the property record, copy the account or appraisal district number, check tax payment status, search recorded deeds, and file the right exemption or protest before the deadline.
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Fastest Way to Find Collin County Property Records
Collin County Property Records Are Split by Task
A property tax page is not a deed search, and a deed search is not the same as current tax payment status. Use this table before clicking around.
| Your Need | Correct Official Source | What to Enter | What You Get |
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| Owner, value, exemptions, appraisal details | Collin Central Appraisal District | Owner, address, property ID or Advanced Search details | Appraisal record, value, property characteristics, ownership, exemption clues and CCAD map links. |
| Current tax bill or payment | Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector | Account number, owner name, mailing address, owner ID, property address, appraisal district number, statement number or legal description | Tax statement, paid/unpaid status, amount due, account details and payment options. |
| Deed, mortgage, lien or release | County Clerk Land Recordings | Name, instrument number, volume/page, subdivision, document type or full-text clue | Recorded public documents, document images, copy request route and instrument details. |
| Subdivision plat or abstract map | County Clerk Plats / CCAD map | Subdivision, plat name, property location, parcel, map area | Plat filing guidance, maps, subdivision/abstract context and recording requirements. |
| Homestead exemption | Collin Central Appraisal District | Owner, property, Texas ID/address proof, exemption application | Homestead, over-65, disabled person or other applicable exemption review. |
| Appraisal protest | CCAD / Collin Appraisal Review Board | Notice of Appraised Value, property ID, evidence, protest form | Informal review and ARB hearing route for value, exemption or notice disputes. |
How to Search Collin County Property Records by Owner, Address or ID
Collin Central Appraisal District says its mission is to appraise all property in Collin County at market value equally and uniformly and communicate values annually to taxpayers and taxing jurisdictions. Start here when you need property and value information.
Owner
Use last name, first name or business/trust name. Try fewer words if no result appears.
Address
CCAD suggests simple address searches, such as just the street name, when exact entry fails.
ID
Use the appraisal district number or property ID from a statement, tax portal, deed packet or prior search.
Advanced
Add more filters only after a broad search returns too many results.
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Open the official CCAD property searchUse this for appraisal, owner, value and property details.
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Open the official Collin CAD eSearch page. Action link: open Collin CAD Property Search.
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Search one field at a timeOwner + address + ID together can hide the correct result.
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Start with address or owner. If searching by address, try street number and street name only. If searching by owner, try only first or last name, LLC/trust name or prior owner variation.
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Copy the identifiers before moving to tax or deed recordsThis prevents wrong-account payments and wrong-document searches.
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Save the property ID/appraisal district number, owner, property location, legal description, market value, exemptions, taxing units and any account clues. Use these in the Tax Search & Pay system and County Clerk Deed Search.
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Use alternate/open data if search is slowCCAD notes the property search can have temporary delays during high traffic.
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If the main search is slow, CCAD points users to Texas Open Data and an alternate property search. Action link: open CCAD Downloads & Open Data.
How to Search and Pay Collin County Property Taxes
The Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector mails property tax statements in October. They are due upon receipt, and the county page says to pay by January 31, 2026 to avoid penalties.
Mailed in October
Contact the Tax Office if you have not received a statement by November 1.
January 31
Taxes may be paid without penalty and interest until January 31.
February 1
Penalty and interest begin February 1. The Tax Collector cannot waive them.
2.10%
Credit card payment service charge is 2.10% with a $1 minimum.
| Tax Item | Official Detail | What to Do |
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| Search fields | Account Number, Owner Name, Mailing Address, Owner ID, Property Address, Appraisal District Number, Statement Number, Legal Description. | Use account/appraisal district number first if available. |
| Address search hint | For property location, enter street number and street name; do not enter street type or direction such as Ave., Ln. or Dr. | If exact address fails, simplify the street entry. |
| Payment options | Pay online, mail in the envelope provided, or pay at Frisco, McKinney or Plano tax office locations. | Verify account, year and paid/unpaid status before submitting. |
| Checks | Make checks payable to Collin County Tax Assessor – Collector; write the property account number on the check. | Mail early enough to get a January 31 or earlier USPS postmark. |
| Tax certificate | Tax certificate fee is $10 per certificate. Special requests such as tax certificates and SIT must be made at the McKinney office only. | Use McKinney office for certificate or special tax requests. |
| Refunds | Overpayment refund requests are processed in about 6-8 weeks; recalculated exemption refunds are mailed automatically within statutory timing after CAD changes are received. | Contact Refunds Department at 972-547-5067 for payment-overage requests. |
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Open the official Collin County tax searchUse this for bills, paid/unpaid status and online payment.
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Open Collin County Online Taxes. Action link: open Search & Pay Property Tax.
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Confirm account and tax year before payingWrong-account payments can take time to correct.
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Match the owner, property location, mailing address, appraisal district number, legal description, account type, statement number and pay status before submitting payment.
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Pay or postmark by January 31Late mail can be postmarked February 1.
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Collin County says taxes are delinquent on February 1 and subject to penalty and interest. If mailing late on January 31, a February 1 postmark can trigger penalty and interest.
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Use special installment rules only if eligibleOnly over-65 or disabled-person exemption taxpayers have the four-installment option.
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Eligible over-65 or disabled-person homestead taxpayers may pay current taxes in four installments: one-fourth by January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31. If an installment is missed, penalty can accrue.
How to Search Collin County Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Liens, Releases and Plats
The County Clerk Land Recordings page is the official route for recorded land documents. It also warns that the online database is not the official repository of real property records and may not show complete or unaltered contents of official records.
Name
Use grantor/grantee, LLC, trust, prior owner and spelling variations.
Instrument number
Use 17-digit older format or 13-digit newer format when known.
Volume/Page
Useful for older title reports, deed references and legacy recordings.
| Land Record Item | Official Detail | What to Do |
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| Deed search | Search by Name, Instrument Number or Volume/Page. | If you only know the physical address, first look up property details on CCAD. |
| Instrument number, Jan. 2006-Apr. 2022 | Property records in this period contain a zero at the end of the instrument number; 17 digits and begin with year/month/day recorded. | Do not drop the ending zero when searching older instruments. |
| Instrument number, May 2, 2022 forward | Property records recorded as of May 2, 2022 contain 13 digits and begin with the year recorded. | Use the shorter year-starting format for newer documents. |
| Recording document standards | To record a land record, the document must be an original or clerk-certified copy, signed and notarized. | Review the Land Recording Fee Schedule before filing. |
| Copies | The land recording fee PDF notes copies are $0.50 each; County Clerk page also lists copies/certification for some records. | Use official copy request form or Clerk search, and confirm certification fee before ordering. |
| Plat recording | Plat recording is $50 first page, $50 each additional page, $0.25 each stamped copy, and no charge for tax certificates; tax certificates are purchased at the Tax Assessor-Collector. | No plat filings after 3:30 p.m.; tax certificates must show no delinquent taxes. |
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Use CCAD first if you only know the addressThe County Clerk specifically points address-only users to CCAD first.
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Search CCAD for owner, legal description, property ID and property location, then use those clues in the County Clerk Deed Search.
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Open the official County Clerk Land Recordings pageRead the redaction and repository notice before relying on online images.
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Open Collin County Land Recordings. Action link: open County Clerk Land Recordings.
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Search the Collin County official records systemUse quick search, advanced search or full-text/OCR when needed.
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Open the Deed Search system. Action link: open Collin County Official Record Search.
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Use eRecording only through approved vendorsFor title companies, lenders, attorneys and recording professionals.
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Collin County Clerk lists CSC eRecording, eRecording Partners Network, Simplifile and HopDox as eRecording vendors. Individuals should verify filing requirements with the Clerk before attempting to record.
How to Use Collin County CAD Maps and Open Data
CCAD provides an Interactive Map, GIS downloads, ArcGIS open data access and appraisal data exports. Use maps for research, not as a substitute for a survey or recorded plat.
Parcel location
Confirm where a parcel sits, nearby roads, subdivision context and neighboring parcels.
GIS data
Download or view appraisal and GIS data for research, mapping and analysis.
Legal boundary proof
Use recorded plats, deeds and a licensed surveyor for boundary, fence or easement questions.
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Open the CCAD Interactive MapBest after you know address, owner or property ID.
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Open the GIS map from CCAD. Action link: open Collin CAD Interactive Map.
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Use downloads and open data for exportsHelpful for bulk research, GIS teams and real estate analysis.
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CCAD’s open data page links to Texas.gov Open Data, GIS downloads and ArcGIS parcel feature dataset access. Action link: open CCAD Open Data Portal.
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Use plats and surveys for legal decisionsGIS lines are not title insurance.
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For fence lines, acreage disputes, easements, setbacks, right-of-way or subdivision interpretation, pull the recorded plat/deed and consult a licensed surveyor or real estate attorney.
Collin County Homestead Exemption, Over-65, Disabled and Tax Deferral Rules
Exemptions are administered by Collin Central Appraisal District, not the County Tax Office. Exemptions lower taxable value; they do not change the recorded deed by themselves.
| Program | Official Detail | What to Do |
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| General homestead exemption | CCAD FAQ says file between January 1 and April 30; early applications are not accepted. | Apply through CCAD after confirming the property is your primary residence. |
| Over-65 or disabled person exemption | If you turn 65, become totally disabled, or purchase a property during the year, you may have special filing timing for the first year you qualify. | Contact CCAD at 469-742-9200 if filing after ordinary deadline. |
| No filing fee | Collin County tax page says there is no fee to file the homestead exemption form. | Avoid paid services that charge for a basic homestead filing unless you knowingly hire them. |
| Tax deferral | Over-65 and disabled homeowners may have a deferral option at 5% interest per year while a tax lien remains on the property. | Speak with the Tax Office and understand sale/ownership-change consequences before using deferral. |
| Four-installment current tax option | Only over-65 or disabled-person exemption taxpayers may pay current homestead taxes in four installments without penalty/interest if paid on schedule. | Pay 1/4 by Jan. 31, Mar. 31, May 31 and Jul. 31. |
| Address correction | For incorrect tax bill address, contact CCAD and complete/address correction process as needed. | Fix address before missing statements or notices. |
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Open CCAD homestead informationUse the appraisal district, not a private mailer.
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Start with CCAD homestead resources. Action link: open Collin CAD Homestead Exemption Information.
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Download forms only from CCAD or official linksThis avoids wrong-year or paid third-party forms.
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Use CCAD Forms & Applications for homestead, over-65, disabled person and other applications. Action link: open CCAD Forms & Applications.
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Mail or submit according to current CCAD instructionsThe Tax Office page lists CCAD mailing address for homestead applications.
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The Tax Office page directs homestead forms to Central Appraisal District of Collin County, 250 W. Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069. Verify the current CCAD submission method before mailing.
How Collin County Property Tax Protest and ARB Appeals Work
A protest challenges appraisal matters such as value, unequal appraisal, exemption denial or notice issues. Tax bill payment and tax certificates are handled by the Tax Office; appraisal protests are handled through CCAD and the Collin Appraisal Review Board.
April 15
CCAD says 2026 Notices of Appraised Value for real property will be mailed April 15.
May 15
CCAD lists the 2026 protest deadline for real property as May 15, 2026.
May 15 or 30 days
Typical protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after notice mail date, whichever is later.
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Read your Notice of Appraised ValueYour specific deadline appears on the notice.
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Review proposed market value, exemptions, property class, land/improvement breakdown, protest deadline and owner/mailing details. Save screenshots and PDF copies before filing.
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Open 2026 protest procedure pageUse the current-year official protest instructions.
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CCAD states the 2026 protest deadline for real property is May 15, 2026. Action link: open 2026 Collin Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures.
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Use the Collin ARB site for hearing informationARB is independent from the appraisal district.
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Open the Collin Appraisal Review Board website for hearing and protest help. Action link: open Collin Appraisal Review Board.
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Prepare evidence, not only complaintsComparable sales and unequal appraisal evidence matter.
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Prepare comparable sales, photos, repair estimates, appraisal report, income/expense support for income property, wrong-size evidence, exemption proof or evidence of unequal appraisal against similar properties.
Collin County Property Records Office Map
Most property-record tasks will involve CCAD at Eldorado Parkway or Collin County offices on Bloomdale Road in McKinney. Tax payments can also be made at Frisco and Plano tax office locations.
Collin Central Appraisal District
250 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069. Phone: 469-742-9200. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Use for appraisals, values, exemptions, protests and GIS.
Tax Assessor-Collector
McKinney: 2300 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, TX 75071. Frisco: 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. Plano: 900 E. Park Blvd. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
County Clerk Land Recordings
McKinney: 2300 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, TX 75071, 972-548-4185. Plano: 900 E. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75074, 972-881-3025. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
If Your Collin County Property Record Search Fails
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
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| No CCAD result by address | Street type, direction, spelling, unit or too many fields entered. | Use only street name or fewer address details. Try owner or ID search. |
| Tax search shows too many results | Owner name is broad or mailing address matches multiple accounts. | Use account number, appraisal district number or property address without street type/direction. |
| Tax bill address is wrong | CAD ownership/mailing record has not been corrected. | Contact CCAD and complete address correction steps; also follow Tax Office instructions if a bill was already issued. |
| Recent deed not showing in appraisal search | County Clerk recording and CAD ownership updates post on different schedules. | Search County Clerk deed records, then ask CCAD about ownership update timing. |
| Need deed but only know address | Clerk deed search works better with name, instrument or volume/page. | Use CCAD first to find owner/legal details, then search Deed Search by name or instrument. |
| Map boundary looks wrong | GIS map is not a legal survey. | Use recorded plat/deed, survey and title/legal help for boundary or easement decisions. |
Collin County Property Records Tips That Save Time
These tips help homeowners, buyers, agents, investors and title researchers in McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Celina, Prosper, Wylie, Murphy, Anna, Princeton, Fairview, Melissa, Nevada, Farmersville and nearby Collin County communities.
Start with CCAD, not the deed search
If you only know an address, CCAD gives owner, property ID and legal clues before you search County Clerk records.
Use the tax account number for payment
Owner names can match many accounts. The account/appraisal district number reduces payment mistakes.
Fix exemptions before paying blindly
If homestead or over-65 exemption is missing, call CCAD and review refund timing before assuming the bill is final.
Watch instrument-number format
Collin Clerk records use a 17-digit older format for Jan. 2006-Apr. 2022 and 13 digits for records from May 2, 2022 forward.
Plat filing has an early cutoff
The County Clerk says no plat filings after 3:30 p.m. Do not arrive near closing for a plat recording.
Use fraud alert and avoid copy scams
Use the County Clerk’s property fraud alert and official record search before paying private mailers for deed copies.
Collin County Property Records FAQs
QHow do I search Collin County property records?▾
Use Collin Central Appraisal District property search for owner, address, ID, value and appraisal records. Use Collin County Tax Search & Pay for current tax bills and payment status. Use the County Clerk Deed Search for recorded land documents.
QWhere do I pay Collin County property taxes online?▾
Use the official Collin County Online Taxes portal at taxpublic.collincountytx.gov. Search by account number, owner name, mailing address, owner ID, property address, appraisal district number, statement number or legal description.
QWhen are Collin County property taxes due?▾
Statements are mailed in October and taxes are due upon receipt. Collin County says to pay by January 31 to avoid penalty and interest. Taxes become delinquent February 1.
QWhat happens if I miss the Collin County property tax deadline?▾
Penalty and interest begin February 1. The Tax Office FAQ says the tax collector does not have legal authority to forgive or waive penalty or interest on unpaid taxes.
QWhere do I find Collin County deeds and liens?▾
Use the Collin County Clerk Land Recordings page and official Deed Search. You can search by name, instrument number or volume/page. If you only know the address, first use CCAD to find property details.
QHow do I apply for Collin County homestead exemption?▾
Apply through Collin Central Appraisal District. CCAD FAQ says general homestead exemption applications should be filed between January 1 and April 30. There is no fee to file the homestead exemption form.
QWhat is the 2026 Collin County protest deadline?▾
CCAD lists the 2026 protest deadline for real property as May 15, 2026. The typical Texas rule is May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was sent, whichever is later, but you should check your notice for the exact deadline.
QCan over-65 or disabled homeowners pay Collin County taxes in installments?▾
Only taxpayers with an over-65 or disabled-person exemption may pay current homestead taxes in four installments without penalty or interest if each installment is paid by the required dates: January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31.
QDoes a Collin County tax record prove clear title?▾
No. A tax record can identify account, owner, value and payment status, but it is not a title opinion. Use County Clerk recordings, title company research, attorney review and surveys for legal ownership, lien priority and boundary questions.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Collin County property records website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify Collin County property records, taxes, payments, exemptions, protests, deeds, plats, fees and maps directly with official Collin County and Collin CAD sources.
Final Takeaway
For Collin County property records, start with Collin Central Appraisal District to identify owner, address, appraisal district number, market value, exemptions and GIS map details. Use Collin County Tax Search & Pay for current tax bills, payment status, refunds and tax certificates. Use the County Clerk Land Recordings and Deed Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats and certified copies. File homestead exemptions and appraisal protests with CCAD, not the Tax Office or County Clerk.
Independent guide notice: Property-Recordss.org is not affiliated with Collin County, Collin Central Appraisal District, Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector, Collin County Clerk, Collin Appraisal Review Board, Texas Comptroller, any taxing entity, title company, attorney or surveyor. This page is for educational help only. Always verify property records, tax bills, payments, exemptions, protests, deed copies, recording fees, plat rules, GIS data and legal descriptions directly with official sources before making legal, financial, tax, title or real estate decisions.