Wise County TX

Lookup Public Records in Wise County, Texas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Wise County, Texas Overview

Wise County is located in the state of Texas. Named after Henry Alexander Wise, the county was formed in 1856 and its county seat is Decatur. The county has a total population of 59,127, as of 2010, with its area spanning 923 square miles (land area being 904 square miles, while water area being 18 square miles). The county consists of 15 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 76234 recorded as the one with the largest population. Wise County borders the following counties: Montague County, Texas to the north; Parker County, Texas to the south; Denton County, Texas to the east; Jack County, Texas to the west; Cooke County, Texas to the northeast, and; Tarrant County, Texas to the southeast.

Wise County Clerk Information

The Wise County Clerk has permissively accepted e-filings since October 31, 2014. Effective July 1, 2015 it will be mandatory for attorneys to electronically file (E-file) on all Civil and Probate Cases in Wise County, Texas as required by the Texas Supreme Court. Paper filings across the clerk’s counter will no longer be accepted from attorneys at that time.

E-File Texas Website

To request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate by mail: Please complete the correct form below and attach a photocopy of your driver’s license. The form must be filled out completely and signed. Requests can be sent along with a check or money order to: Wise County Clerk, 200 N. Trinity St., P.O. Box 359, Decatur, TX 76234.Effective September 1, 2015 all applications for certified copies of Birth and Death certificates which are mailed into the County Clerk’s Office must provide notarized proof of identity per Health and Safety Code, Sec. 191.0031.

Birth and Death Certificate Application:

Wise Birth & Death Certificate Application

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 petition for modification or motion for 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.

Civil Case Info Sheet

Civil Filing Fees (effective September 1, 2017):

Wise County Civil Filing Fees

Probate Guardianship Filing Fee (effective September 1, 2017):

Wise County Probate Guardianship Filing Fees

The application (Annual Application For Certificate Of Registration) must be: made to the clerk of the county having venue of the proceeding for the appointment of a guardian; and accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $40 to cover the cost of administering this subchapter. Application and $40.00 payment (payable to Wise County Clerk) may be delivered in person or mailed to: Attn: Court Department, Wise County Clerk
P.O. Box 359, Decatur, TX 76234.

Application:

Wise County Professional Guardian’s Annual Application

Foreclosure Notice:

Wise County Foreclosure Notice

Please note that we do not conduct Title Searches, Lien Searches, or Asset Searches. You must request a copy of a specific document. All requests are processed by mail or in person only. We do not accept requests by phone. If requesting a search by mail, the nonrefundable fee is a $10.00 per document. please enclose a check or money order and address your request to: Wise County Clerk, 200 N. Trinity St., P.O. Box 359, Decatur, TX 76234. Include a phone number so that we may call you back and as much of the following information you have with your request: Type of document, Full name of Grantor, Full name of Grantee, Approximate recording date, Volume and page or Instrument Number (if known).

Wise County Clerk

Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Sherry Lemon, County Clerk
200 N. Trinity
Decatur, TX 76234
Phone: (940) 627-3351
Fax: (940) 627-2138
Hours: 8:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m. (Records Room closes at 4:30 p.m.), Monday— Friday

District Clerk

The District Clerk is charged with maintaining and arranging records deposited in the clerk’s office. The District Clerk:

• Records the acts and proceedings of the district court
• Enters all judgments of the court under the direction of the judge
• Records all executions issued and the returns issued on the executions
• Administers child support payments
• Administers trust accounts for minors ordered by the courts
• Keeps an index of the parties who file in the court, and makes reference to any judgments made in the case
• Keeps an account of all fines and fees collected by the office
• Keeps an account of the amount due jurors for service in district court

Wise County District Clerk

The Wise County District Clerk has been accepting documents permissively by e-filing since October 31, 2014. But as of July 1, 2015 it will be mandatory for attorneys to e-file on all civil and family cases in Wise County. This is pursuant to Supreme Court Order 13-9165. See the links below on this page for training opportunities. E-filing guides and other helpful information are also available at :

E-File Texas Website

Juror Information:

Wise County Juror Info

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 petition for modification or motion for enforcement is filed in a family law case. The information should be the best available at the time of filing.

Civil Case Info Sheet

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 petition for modification or motion for enforcement is filed in a family law case. The information should be the best available at the time of filing. If the original petition, application or post-judgment petition or motion is e-filed, the case information sheet must not be the lead document.

This sheet, required by Rule 78a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, is intended to collect information that will be used for statistical and administrative 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

Texas Civil Case Info Instructions Sheet

Case records, Jail records, and Law Enforcement Records that are available in the office of the District Clerk are now available online. Link is given below:

Wise County All Courts Records

Below is the physical address of the District Clerk:
Brenda Rowe, District Clerk
101 Trinity Street
1st Floor County Courthouse
Decatur, Texas
P.O. Box 308
Decatur, Texas 76234
Phone: (940) 627-5535
Fax: (940) 627-0705
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wise County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office

Address: 200 N Trinity St, Decatur, TX 76234, United States
Phone: 940-627-3351