Lookup Public Records in Bowie County, Texas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Bowie County, Texas Overview
Bowie County is located in the state of Texas. Named after James Bowie, the county was formed in 1840 and its county seats are Boston (legal) and New Boston (courthouse). The county has a total population of 92,565, as of 2010, with its area spanning 923 square miles (land area being 885 square miles, while water area being 38 square miles). The county consists of 10 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 75501 recorded as the one with the largest population. Bowie County borders the following counties: Little River County, Arkansas to the north; Cass County, Texas to the south; Miller County, Arkansas to the east; Red River County, Texas to the west; McCurtain County, Oklahoma to the northwest, and; Morris County, Texas to the southwest.
Bowie County Clerk Information
The County Clerk has implemented an online Self-Service System. In the System, you can select either of the five options presented.
You can search through official public records in the System. The basic search criteria are comprehensive already, which includes name, recording date, and instrument pages, among others. As of time of writing, a new credit card system is being installed to enable the purchase of copies online, so users are encouraged to personally visit the Clerk or mail a request. You can also search for marriage licenses in the System. Search criteria include the name and date of marriage. Aside from that, you can also search for marks and brands. You can also apply for a marriage application or an informal marriage application.
The System is linked below.
Acquiring a certified copy of one’s birth or death certificate through mail could be obtained by providing a copy of one’s valid ID and the application is needed to be notarized. The application form that is linked below requires further information about the owner and contact details of the requestor.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Tina Petty, County Clerk
710 James Bowie Drive
New Boston, TX 75570
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 903-628-6740
Fax: 903-628-6729
District Clerk
The date for jury duty, as well as information about it, can be seen linked below.
When reporting for jury duty please bring your official jury summons card, a photo ID and a ballpoint pen. To save time you may print and complete the questionnaire prior to your arrival for jury duty. the questionnaire can be found here.
Below is the physical address of the District Clerk:
Jill Harrington, District Clerk
710 James Bowie Drive
New Boston, TX 75570
Phone: (903)628-6751, (903)628-6766
Fax: (903)628-6761
| Bowie, TX Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 91,929 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 13,616 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 64 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 291 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 372 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 179 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,676 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 6,611 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 306 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,837 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 134 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 8,851 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 131 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 41 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 10,579 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,638 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 38 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 218 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 363 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 67 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 81 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,365 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 1,060 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 3,025 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 697 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 38 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 193 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 318 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 231 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 37,382 |
| Bowie County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Bowie County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | The Marriage Relationship – Family Code, Ch. 1 to 5 and Premarital and Marital Property Agreements – Family Code, Ch. 4 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Bowie County Marriage License |
| Location: | 1000 James Bowie Drive, New Boston, Texas, 75570 |
| Phone: | 903-628-6744 |
Bowie County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 710 James Bowie Dr, New Boston, TX 75570, United States
Phone: 903-628-6743