King County Sex Offender Registry

King County is one of the least populated counties in Texas, with Guthrie as its county seat. The King County Sheriff's Office is the sole registration authority for sex offenders in the county. Despite its small size, the same Texas law applies here, and all registered sex offenders in King County are searchable through the free DPS public registry at sor.dps.texas.gov.

King County Sheriff Registration

The King County Sheriff's Office in Guthrie handles sex offender registration for all county residents. King County sits in the Rolling Plains region of West Texas, and Guthrie is the only community of note in the county. The county is known for ranching and has one of the smallest populations of any county in Texas. That means most people in the county know each other, but the legal obligation to register remains fully in force.

Anyone required to register must do so in person at the Sheriff's Office. Bring valid photo ID and documentation of your current address. The sheriff's staff records your information and sends it to the Texas DPS for inclusion in the public registry. Do not rely on word of mouth or informal arrangements. The formal registration must happen within seven days of arriving at any new address in Texas.

King County has no large incorporated municipality that would have a separate police department, so the Sheriff's Office is the one and only registration point for all county residents. If you have questions about whether your particular situation requires registration, contact the sheriff's office or consult a Texas criminal defense attorney.

Search Sex Offender Records for King County

The Texas DPS registry at sor.dps.texas.gov is the definitive source for sex offender registration records in King County. Enter a name or the zip code 79528 for the Guthrie area. The search returns current registration records including the offender's name, photo, date of birth, address, and the offense requiring registration.

Given King County's small population, the number of registrants may be very low at any given time. Still, the registry is the most reliable way to verify whether a specific person is registered in the county. There is no cost to search, and no account is needed.

The Texas DPS registry portal pictured below serves as the official public search tool for King County and all of Texas.

Search by name or zip code to find registered sex offenders in King County, Texas.

Note: Name searches may return multiple results for common names. Fingerprint verification is the definitive method for confirming identity.

Chapter 62 Registration in King County

Texas sex offender registration law is set out in Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law applies in King County exactly as it does in every other county in Texas. Chapter 62 sets the seven-day registration deadline, defines verification schedules, and specifies what data must be reported. It also sets out the penalties for failing to comply.

Most registrants must verify their address once a year. Offenders classified at higher risk levels must check in every 90 days. Certain offenses require registration for life. Others carry a ten-year registration period. Missing any registration or verification deadline is a felony offense in Texas, regardless of the reason for the delay. If you are not sure when you need to register or how long your obligation runs, get legal advice before your deadline arrives rather than after.

• Register within 7 days of establishing a King County address
• Appear in person at the King County Sheriff's Office in Guthrie
• Provide valid ID and proof of your current address
• Complete annual or quarterly verification as required
• Notify the sheriff before or within 7 days of any address change

Records and Resources for King County

The King County Clerk maintains court records for cases filed in the county. Given the county's small size, court records are limited in number, but they are still public records and can be reviewed in person. Court records for sex offense cases can show the charge, the judgment, and any registration order issued by the judge. Contact the King County Clerk's office in Guthrie for details on how to access those records.

For broader resources, the Texas Attorney General provides statewide victim services and information about sex offender registration. The National Sex Offender Public Website allows cross-state searches and includes King County data as part of the Texas statewide feed. The DPS program information page explains how to report concerns about a non-compliant registrant in King County or anywhere in Texas.