Lookup Public Records in Van Zandt County, Texas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Van Zandt County, Texas Overview
Van Zandt County is located in the state of Texas. Named after Isaac Van Zandt, the county was formed in 1848 and its county seat is Canton. The county has a total population of 52,579, as of 2010, with its area spanning 860 square miles (land area being 843 square miles, while water area being 17 square miles). The county consists of 13 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 75103 recorded as the one with the largest population. Van Zandt County borders the following counties: Rains County, Texas to the north; Henderson County, Texas to the south; Smith County, Texas to the east; Kaufman County, Texas to the west; Wood County, Texas to the northeast, and; Hunt County, Texas to the northwest.
Van Zandt County Clerk Information
A civil case information sheet must be completed and submitted when an original petition or application is filed to initiate a new civil, family law, probate, or mental health case or when a post-judgment motion for modification or enforcement is filed in a family law case. The information should be the best available at the time of filing. This sheet, approved by the Texas Judicial Council, is intended to collect information that will be used for statistical purposes only. It neither replaces nor supplements the filings or service of pleading or other documents as required by law or rule. The sheet does not constitute a discovery request, response, or supplementation, and it is not admissible at trial
Real Property & Vital Records Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2016:
Court Fee Schedule as of January 1, 2014:
Van Zandt County’s County Clerk needs the applicant to bring any form of identification when applying for a certified copy of birth and death records. The applicant must be a qualified to be able to proceed the wanted action. Notarized Proof of identification is needed to be filled out in completely when applying for a mailed application. The given link is the application form that requires information about the owner and contact details of the one requesting.
Birth Certificate Application:
Death Certificate Application:
Searching for records online in Van Zandt County is now possible with the help of the office of the County Clerk.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Pam Pearman, County Clerk
121 E. Dallas St., Room 202
Canton TX, 75103
Phone: 903-567-7555
Fax: 903-567-6722
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm, Mon – Fri
District Clerk
District Clerk filing fees:
Below is the physical address of the District Clerk:
Karen L. Wilson, District Clerk
County Courthouse
121 E. Dallas St., Suite 302
Canton TX, 75103
Phone: 903-567-7555
Fax: 903-567-1283
Email: [email protected]
| Van Zandt, TX Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 55,188 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 6,135 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 40 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 110 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 383 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 107 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,000 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 9,708 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 443 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,839 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 143 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 6,847 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 55 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 7,775 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 489 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 41 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 177 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 299 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 104 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 111 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,148 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 1,436 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 187 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 185 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 25 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 263 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 297 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 15,466 |
| Van Zandt County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Van Zandt 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: | Van Zandt County Marriage License |
| Location: | 121 East Dallas Street, Canton, Texas, 75103 |
| Phone: | 903-567-7555 |
Van Zandt County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 121 E Dallas St #202, Canton, TX 75103, United States
Phone: 903-567-6503