Van Zandt County, Texas public records

In Van Zandt County, deeds are recorded by the Van Zandt County Clerk; property values come from the Van Zandt County Appraisal District; court files are split between the Van Zandt County District Clerk and the Van Zandt County Clerk.

Last checked against official sources on November 6, 2026.

On this page

1. Where to get each record
2. Deeds and land records
3. Property values, owners and tax bills
4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
5. Marriage records
6. Divorce records
7. Birth certificates
8. Death certificates
9. Probate records and wills
10. Business names (DBA)
11. Voter records
12. Historical records
13. Other records at the county
14. Good to know about Van Zandt County records
15. Office addresses, phones and hours
16. Records that are not online: public records requests
17. Questions people ask
18. Official copies vs look-alike sites
19. Sources

Where to get each record

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Van Zandt County are recorded by the Van Zandt County Clerk (Official Public Records / Real Property).⁵

Online search

tx.countygovernmentrecords.com/texas/web²Free search, fee for copies

Cost

Account (free registration; most counties charge to view images, per portal)³

Who runs it

CountyGovernmentRecords.com (Tyler Technologies)³

Copy fee

$1.00 per page⁴

Certified copy fee

Certified copies $6.00 first page, $2.00 each additional page; authenticated copies $10.00 plus $1.00 per page⁴

Recording fee

$25.00 first page, $4.00 each additional page (fee schedule effective January 1, 2024); plats $38.00⁴

How to order

In person or by request to the County Clerk, 121 E. Dallas St., Room 202, Canton; title companies have a separate data link²

Recording requirements

Documents lacking required heading, typed names, notarized signatures, grantee address or return address may be returned or recorded at twice the fee (LGC 191.007(h))⁴

How deeds work in Texas

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Van Zandt County Appraisal District (VZCAD) sets property values⁶; the Van Zandt County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration/titles; does not collect property taxes) bills and collects the tax⁵.

Property search

vzcad.org/property-search⁷

Tax bill search

vanzandt.propertytaxpayments.net⁷

Parcel map (GIS)

vzcad.org/maps⁷

Appealing a value

Appeals (protests) filed with VZCAD, including through its online portal⁷

How property tax works in Texas

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

Official site

vanzandtcounty.org/…⁵

Fees

District Clerk new civil/family/SAPCR filing fee $350.00 (effective 01/01/2024); copies $1.00/page; certificate and seal $5.00⁸

Criminal records and background checks

Online search

public.lgsonlinesolutions.com/ors.html²

How Texas courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Van Zandt County Clerk.⁵

Fee

Marriage license $81.00; informal marriage declaration $46.00; certified copy of marriage license $6.00⁴

How to request

By appointment only, 8:30am-3:45pm Monday-Friday; complete application and email it²

Texas marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by the Van Zandt County District Clerk (civil and family cases in District Court).⁵

Fee

Filing fee for civil/family cases $350.00⁸

Certified copy fee

Copies $1.00 per page plus $5.00 certificate and seal⁸

Texas divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Van Zandt County Clerk - Birth/Death Records.⁵

Fee

$23.00 per birth certificate⁴

How to order

Print the request form, fill it in and mail it, or apply in person at the County Clerk (local registrar)²

Ordering a Texas birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Van Zandt County Clerk - Birth/Death Records.⁵

Fee

$21.00 first death certificate; $4.00 each additional⁴

Ordering a Texas death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Van Zandt County Clerk - Probate (County Court).⁵

Online search

public.lgsonlinesolutions.com/ors.html²

Fees

Probate fee schedule PDF linked by County Clerk: /upload/page/2696/probatefeeschedule2022.pdf²

Finding a will or probate case in Texas

Business names (DBA)

Kept by the Van Zandt County Clerk.⁵

Fee

Assumed Name Certificate $25.00⁴

Voter records

Kept by the Van Zandt County Elections Department (Elections Administrator).⁵

Contact

Elections Administrator, 903-567-3895²

Historical records

Van Zandt Historical Commission and Van Zandt County Genealogical Society are linked from the county home page⁵

Other records at the county

Inmate lookups

What the office says

167.89.238.48/dcn¹¹

Good to know about Van Zandt County records

• The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes; property tax questions go to the Appraisal District⁶
• Elections moved from the County Clerk to a separate Elections Department²
• VZCAD warns of scam texts impersonating its delinquent-tax collection firm⁷
• Elections office notes Early Voting moved to the new Courthouse Annex, 1900 N. Trade Days Blvd., Canton¹²

Office addresses, phones and hours

Records that are not online: public records requests

Request page

vanzandtcounty.org/…⁵

Where to send it

Online Public Information Request form¹⁶

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
2. County ClerkVan Zandt County, Texaschecked November 6, 2026
3. County Government Records - TexasTyler Technologieschecked November 6, 2026
4. County Clerk Real Property & Vital Records Fee ScheduleVan Zandt County, Texaschecked November 6, 2026
5. Van Zandt County, Texas - HomeVan Zandt County, Texaschecked November 6, 2026
6. Van Zandt County - Local Property Appraisal and Tax InformationTexas Comptroller of Public Accountschecked November 6, 2026
7. Van Zandt County Appraisal District - HomeVan Zandt County Appraisal Districtchecked November 6, 2026
8. District Clerk Civil and Family Filing FeesVan Zandt County, Texaschecked November 6, 2026
9. County Court at LawVan Zandt County, Texaschecked November 6, 2026
10. Van Zandt County Justice of the PeaceVan Zandt County, Texaschecked November 6, 2026
11. Van Zandt County SheriffVan Zandt County, Texaschecked November 6, 2026
12. ElectionsVan Zandt County, Texaschecked November 6, 2026
13. District ClerkVan Zandt County, Texaschecked November 6, 2026
14. County Tax Assessor-CollectorVan Zandt County, Texaschecked November 6, 2026
15. Contact UsVan Zandt County, Texaschecked November 6, 2026
16. Public Information RequestVan Zandt County, Texaschecked November 6, 2026
17. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026