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Office of County Clerk
The office of County Clerk has been in existence in Texas since 1836, superseding the escribano (secretary) of Spanish-Mexican rule. Article V, Section 20 of the Texas Constitution provides: There shall be elected for each county, by the qualified voters, a County Clerk, who shall hold his office for four years, who shall be Clerk of the County and Commissioners Courts and recorder of the county, whose duties, perquisites and fees of office shall be prescribed by the Legislature, and a vacancy in whose office shall be filled by the Commissioners Court, until the next general election…
--Const. Art. V Sec. 20
The County Clerk:
• serves as Clerk for the county court, county courts at law, and the county;
• keeps records pertaining to the county courts, and real and personal property;
• records vital statistics, including birth and death certificates;
• issues marriage licenses;
• administers other licensing and recording requirements; and
• conducts countywide special and general elections and handles early voting.
(Loc. Gov’t Code Sec. 81.003 Ch. 191; CCP Art. 2.21 TRCP Part II; Sec.2 Gov’t Code 51.402; Fam. Code Ch.2; Health & Safety Code Ch. 191; Ch. 194 Election Code Ch.31)
Mission Statement:
The Fannin County Clerk's mission is to provide outstanding, professional customer service, addressing the needs of the public with genuine care and concern. Our office will strive to provide the latest technological assistance, while remembering to provide multiple formats to obtain service and answers to questions. We prioritize the preservation of our county's history and records, while implementing best practices and forward planning. We recognize the value of helpful, well-trained staff and prioritize increasing the knowledge and skills of our staff and educating the public.
The Fannin County Clerk's Office strives to instill:
Integrity
Respect
Positivity
Accountability
Innovation
Team Work
These values dictate the overall operations and services provided to our citizens and our interactions between our staff and management, other offices and agencies, our customers, and the community.
Fannin County Clerk Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Marriage Licenses are by appointment only.
THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES FOR TRAINING AND HOLIDAYS:
December 10 -- Staff Meeting (Health and Wellness) 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
December 19 -- Staff Meeting and Training 12:00 - 5:00 PM
December 24 & 25 -- Christmas
Thank you for your understanding!
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A SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL FILINGS UNLESS YOU INTEND TO PICK UP YOUR ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS.
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CHECKS: Please make checks payable to Fannin County Clerk.
Refunds of Ten dollars ($10.00) or less will be issued upon request. All checks must clear the bank before a refund will be issued.
Elections Administration
ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION
The Fannin County Elections Administrator serves as the Voter Registrar for Fannin County and is responsible for registering all eligible voters, providing a list of qualified voters to all other county entities for their elections, and making reports to the Secretary of State. The County Elections Administration office conducts all countywide special and general elections and handles Early Voting for the countywide elections.
The County Clerk is responsible for maintenance of candidate/officeholder reports and appointments of campaign treasurer designations for county offices.
Campaign Finance Reports
Contact:
Elections Administrator/Voter Registrar
Cris Perez Garcia
cperezgarcia@fanninco.net
Voter Registration
800 E. 2nd Street
Bonham, Texas 75418
Office: 903.583.7488
Fax: 903.583.9598
Fannin County Elections Webpage
Elections Deputy Clerk
Stephanie Hawes
shawes@fanninco.net
SEE YOU AT THE POLLS!
LAND RECORDS DEPARTMENT
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Fraud Alert - Fannin County, Texas
The threat of mortgage fraud and identity theft crimes continue to rise, and all too often victims of these types of fraudulent activities are unaware their homes or identity have been stolen. According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud is among the fastest growing white-collar crimes in the United States. While Property Fraud Alert does not prevent fraud from happening; it provides an early warning system for property owners to take appropriate actions should they determine possible fraudulent activity has taken place.
Property Fraud Alert is an online subscription service offered free through the Fannin County Clerk’s Office to the public that allows them to have their name monitored in order to track possible fraudulent recordings that affects their property.
It's simple! Just enter your personal and/or business name and you will be notified by email or phone when a document is recorded with your name match.
Looking for Land Records?
Many Land Records are now available online—including current public records and records dating back to the Mid-1970’s. Records are being added to the database on an ongoing basis. Older records, including Historical Records dating back to the 1840’s, are available in the County Clerk’s Office.
Click on the link below to access Fannin County Land Records:
Fannin County Land Records - Official Public Records
PLATS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE.
The Land Records Department handles recorded instruments including but not limited to: Real and Personal Property, Deeds, Liens, Deeds of Trust, Affidavits, Abstracts, Plats, Federal/State Tax Liens, Assumed Name Certificates, Power of Attorneys Filings, Certified Copies, and other miscellaneous records.
Contact:
Fannin County Deputy Clerk
Laura Robinson
lrobinson@fanninco.net
Fannin County Clerk’s Office
800 E. 2nd Street
Bonham, Texas 75418
Office: 903.583.7486
VITAL STATISTICS and RECORDS DEPARTMENT
The Vital Statistics and Records Department ISSUES AND FILES OFFICIAL RECORDS, including but not limited to: Real and Personal Property, Deeds, Liens, Deeds of Trust, Affidavits, Abstracts, Plats, Cattle Marks and Brands, Marriage, Birth, Death, Commissioner Court Minutes, Federal/State Tax Liens, Assumed Name Certificates, Military Discharge Records, Power of Attorneys Filings, Trustee Notices, Meeting Notices, Certified Copies, and other miscellaneous records.
Contact:
Fannin County Chief Clerk
Angela Frazier
afrazier@fanninco.net
or
Fannin County Deputy Clerk
Vickie Miller
vmiller@fanninco.net
Fannin County Clerk’s Office
800 E. 2nd Street
Bonham, Texas 75418
Office: 903.583.7486
Fax: 903.640.4241
Vital Statistics – Texas Health and Human Services
Forms Available from this Department:
CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT
(of the County Clerk's Office)
The Criminal Department is responsible for the filing and upkeep of all misdemeanor criminal cases—such as DWIs, thefts by check, possession of marijuana, criminal trespass, and tampering with government records, etc. The criminal clerk also handles criminal searches, issues arrest warrants and subpoenas, and other miscellaneous duties. The Criminal Clerk receives and reports payment of fines and court costs; reports dispositions to the Office of Court Administration and to the Texas Department of Public Safety and acts as the Clerk for the County Court at Law.
Contact:
Fannin County Deputy Clerk
Sarah Long
slong@fanninco.net
Fannin County Clerk’s Office
101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Suite 101
Bonham, Texas 75418
Office: 903.583.8502
Fax: 903.583.9598
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ALL felony criminal cases and records and family law cases (including divorces) are handled by the 336th District Court.
Contact:
District Clerk April Gibbs
903-583-7459
Information on Municipal Cases can be obtained from the City of Bonham Municipal Court.
Contact:
903-583-2071
PROBATE, GUARDIANSHIP, AND CIVIL DEPARTMENT
Probate and Guardianship Court cases deal with protecting the wishes, rights and obligations of persons regarding their property when individuals are unable to do so as a result of death, (probating will) or incapacitating illness, either physical or mental.
Mental Commitments relate to the involuntary commitment of an individual and requires the adherence to the temporary commitment procedures codified in the Texas Mental Health Code. Before the Mental Health Court, i.e., the Probate Court, can issue an Order of Protective Custody (OPC) to restrain an individual with mentally illness who presents a substantial risk of serious harm to him or herself or others, with proper paperwork and Court proceedings.
Civil courts hear cases regarding small claims, appeals from the justice of the peace courts, condemnations, and various other cases that do not involve criminal charges. (Note that divorces, custody, and other family cases are heard by the District Court.)
Civil Filing Fees
Contact:
Fannin County Deputy Clerk
Kristy Ellison
kellison@fanninco.net
or
Fannin County Deputy Clerk
Belen Leyva
bleyva@fanninco.net
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Fannin County Clerk’s Office
101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Suite 107
Bonham, Texas 75418
Office: 903.640.2008
Fax: 903.583.0315
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