FAQs • Williamson County, TX • CivicEngage

If I need to report a controlled burn or have questions regarding the County burn ban, where do I go?: Call 512-864-8282 and choose option 3.

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Sheriff's Office

1. What fingerprinting services are available?

Ink fingerprinting is available Monday through Friday with a prior appointment. Appointments can be made by calling 512-943-1300.

Additional Information:

Hours are 8:30 am - 10:30 am and again from 2:30 pm - 4 pm
Cards are $5 each. We accept exact cash, checks, and credit cards.
We offer FBI or DPS cards but you must know which one you need.

2. How can I get Vehicle crash reports?

There are a couple of options to locate your vehicle crash report.

Call 512-943-1300 and choose option 4:

You will need to know one of the following:
- The name of a person involved in the crash
- The driver license/identification card number of a person involved in the crash
- The vehicle identification number (VIN) of a vehicle involved in the crash
- The TxDOT Crash ID assigned to the crash
Go to C.R.I.S. Purchase Site. There is a $6 fee for a non-certified copy and an $8 fee for a certified copy from this website. You do not need a certified copy. Also, if you are are wanting a non-redacted version of the crash report, you will need to fill out an affidavit stating how you were involved with the crash.

If the accident was done by the Sheriff's Office, there is a request form to fill out and a $6 fee. You also must be involved with the crash in order to obtain a non-redacted copy of the crash. Call for options to complete these requirements.

3. I need a copy of a report (not a vehicle crash), where can I get it?

If you are looking for a copy of your incident report, arrest report or incarceration verification, please call 512-943-1300 and push option 5.

If you have been told to put your request in writing, fill out the Open Records Request Form (PDF). Do not fill out this request unless you have been requested to do so as this could delay receiving your reports. You can email Open Records Division the request in to mail in the request, fax it to 512-943-1444, or bring it in person. You are not required to use our form, we just provide it to assist you in getting all the needed information to process your request.

4. I need to report loose livestock, animals running at large, a dog bite or an injured or dead animal. How do I?: Call 512-864-8282 and choose option 6.

5. If I need to report a controlled burn or have questions regarding the County burn ban, where do I go?: Call 512-864-8282 and choose option 3.

6. If i want to pick up property that is in evidence, what do I do?: Property that has been put into evidence (not jail property) is released by appointment only. Fill out the Evidence Request Form (PDF) so the evidence department can determine if we have the said property and if the said property is releasable. If we have it and it is releasable, an appointment will be made for you to come pick up your evidence.

7. What are the steps for disposal of used medications?

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office has a kiosk in our foyer for citizens to safely and securely dispose of unused/unwanted or expired medications.

Accepted: Controlled substances, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications and pet medications.

Not accepted: Liquids, lotions, inhalers, aerosol cans, hydrogen peroxide, thermometers, needles (sharps) or medications from businesses or clinics.

8. How do I report drug activity?: You can call 512-943-1170 to report any activity you believe to be drug related or you can email the Drug Info Section.

9. What is the procedure for removal of dead animals?: If you notice a dead animal on the side of a county maintained road, please call Road and Bridge at 512-943-3330, and they will get it taken care of as soon as possible. They do not have the means to pick up large livestock nor will they go onto personal property. Animal Control nor Road and Bridge will pick up dead animals in your yard.

10. I need contact information, where should I look?