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Wise County, Texas public records

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

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  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. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Wise County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsWise County Clerk3Search deeds2$1 per page3
Property values and ownersWise County Appraisal District4Property search5—
Property tax billsWise County Tax Assessor/Collector6Tax bill search6—
Court casesWise County District Clerk7
Wise County Clerk8		District Court7
County Court at Law No. 1 and No. 29		—
Marriage recordsWise County Clerk / Local Registrar10—$6.00 certified copy ($5.00 certification + $1.00 per page), Wise County records only2
Divorce recordsWise County District Clerk7——
Birth certificatesWise County Clerk / Local Registrar10—$2310
Death certificatesWise County Clerk / Local Registrar10—$21 first copy; $4 each additional at the same time10
Probate and willsWise County Clerk - Court Department11——
Business names (DBA)Assumed Name (DBA) certificates filed with the County Clerk122Search business names12—

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Wise County are recorded by the Wise County Clerk (Property Records).3

About this search
Wise County Clerk Self Service Web2
Who runs it
Tyler Technologies (tylerhost.net Self Service); Kofile QuickLinks for historical deeds8
Years online
Historical deed records from sovereignty to 1927 on Kofile QuickLinks (https://kofilequicklinks.com/WiseTX); later years on the Self Service portal (start year not stated)8
Copy fee
$1 per page3
Certified copy fee
$5 plus $1 per page3
How to order
In person or online; mail search requests to Wise County Clerk, 200 N Trinity Street, P.O. Box 359, Decatur, TX 76234 with a phone number and document details; no phone requests; the clerk does not do title, lien or asset searches3
Recording fee
$25.00 first page; $4.00 each additional page; $.25 per name over five2
Payment
No personal checks since October 1, 2023; cash, card, business check or money order in person13
Electronic recording
CSC eRecording and Simplifile13
DD-214
DD214 filing and certified copy: no charge2

How deeds work in Texas

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Wise County Appraisal District (Wise CAD) sets property values4; the Wise County Tax Assessor/Collector (Tax Office) bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
wise-cad.com/property-search (Wise CAD property search; Map Search at wise-cad.com/maps)5
Tax bill search
tax.co.wise.tx.us (Wise County Tax Office search and pay); card fee 2.15% or minimum $16
Parcel map (GIS)
Wise CAD Map Search wise-cad.com/maps5
Appealing a value
Protest to the Appraisal Review Board by May 15 or 30 days after the notice is mailed, whichever is later; by mail or in person at 400 E Business 380, Decatur, or online through the Wise CAD portal14

How property tax works in Texas

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
District Court(s)Felony criminal, civil and family (including divorce) casesWise County District Clerkwisecountytx.gov/192/District-Clerk District Clerk page; its 'Wise County Courts/Sheriff Department Public Records' link leads to the records search7
County Court at Law No. 1 and No. 2Class A and B misdemeanors and Class C appeals; civil cases $500 to $250,000; probate and guardianship15Wise County Clerkwisecountytx.gov/Faq.aspx County Clerk FAQ on misdemeanor records; links the 'Wise County Court and Records database'9
Justice of the Peace Courts, Precincts 1-4Small claims, debt claims, evictions, traffic/criminal cases (per the Justice of the Peace menus on the county site)——
Fees
District Clerk: new civil or family case $350.00 base filing fee; motions $80.00 (effective January 1, 2026)16

Criminal records and background checks

Summary
County Clerk searches misdemeanor cases filed in Wise County only, by mail or in person, $10 search fee; felonies with the District Clerk. Statewide conviction database: Texas DPS.9

How Texas courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Wise County Clerk / Local Registrar (birth, death, marriage).10

Copy fee
$6.00 certified copy ($5.00 certification + $1.00 per page), Wise County records only2
Marriage license fee
$87 marriage license; $52 informal marriage; $27 with a Texas premarital education certificate (all include one certified copy)172
Rules
Both parties present with proof of age and ID; 18 or older; 72-hour wait; license good for 90 days; application can be started online17

Texas marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Divorce cases are filed with the District Clerk ($350.00 base filing fee); certified copies $5.00 certification plus $1.00 per page16

Texas divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Wise County Clerk / Local Registrar (birth, death, marriage).10

Fee
$2310
Who may order
Qualified applicant (a parent, grandparent, sibling or yourself) with valid identification10
Restrictions
Births outside Wise County: abstract (short form) only2
By mail
Mail-in form with photocopy of driver's license and notarized proof of identity; cashier's check or money order (no personal checks)10

Ordering a Texas birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Wise County Clerk / Local Registrar (birth, death, marriage).10

Fee
$21 first copy; $4 each additional at the same time10
Restrictions
Wise County deaths only2

Ordering a Texas death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Wise County Clerk - Court Department (Probate / Guardianship).11

Filing fee
$503.00 total filing fee for letters testamentary (2026 schedule)18
Guardian fee
Professional guardian annual application $4011

Finding a will or probate case in Texas

Business names (DBA)

Assumed Name (DBA) certificates filed with the County Clerk: $25.00, $0.50 each additional name; good for up to 10 years; corporations file with the Secretary of State first122

Historical records

Historical deed records from sovereignty to 1927 on Kofile QuickLinks8

Good to know about Wise County records

  • Two earlier Wise County courthouses burned: the second on November 26, 1881 and the third on January 8, 1895; the present courthouse was completed in 189619
  • The county was officially established in 185619
  • Historical deeds back to sovereignty (to 1927) are online on Kofile QuickLinks8
  • The District Clerk has moved to the historic courthouse, 101 N. Trinity St., Ste 1077
  • Trustee and foreclosure sales: first Tuesday monthly at the Wise County Court Center, 306 W. Main, Decatur, while the courthouse is restored2

Office addresses, phones and hours

Wise County Clerk (Property Records)

Address
200 N Trinity Street, Decatur, TX 762348
Mail
Wise County Clerk, P.O. Box 359, Decatur, TX 762348
Phone
940-627-3351; fax 940-627-21388
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Records Room 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.8

Wise County Clerk

Address
200 N Trinity Street, Decatur, TX 762348
Mail
P.O. Box 359, Decatur, TX 762348
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.8

Wise County Appraisal District (Wise CAD)

Address
400 E Business 380, Decatur, TX 76234-31655
Mail
400 E. Business 380, Decatur, TX 76234-31654
Phone
(940) 627-3081; fax (940) 627-5187520
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm5

Wise County Tax Assessor/Collector (Tax Office)

Address
Main office 404 W. Walnut, Decatur, TX 76234; branch offices 125 FM 730 N., Boyd, TX 76023 and 1007 13th Street, Bridgeport, TX 764266
Mail
404 W. Walnut St., Decatur, Texas 76234-13724
Phone
Tax 940-627-3523; Auto 940-627-3304; Boyd 940-433-2886; Bridgeport 940-683-22996
Hours
Monday thru Friday 8 AM to 5 PM (Boyd and Bridgeport may close for lunch)6

Wise County District Clerk

Address
101 N. Trinity St., Ste 107, Decatur, TX 76234 (Historic Courthouse)7
Mail
P. O. Box 308, Decatur, TX 762347
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.7

Wise County District Clerk (district court civil and family cases)

Address
101 N. Trinity St., Ste 107, Decatur, TX 762347
Mail
P. O. Box 308, Decatur, TX 762347
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.7

Wise County Clerk - Court Department (Probate / Guardianship)

Address
201 N Market Street, Decatur, TX 7623421
Mail
Attention: Court Department, Wise County Clerk, P.O. Box 359, Decatur, TX 7623411
Phone
940-627-3351 (County Clerk main)8
Hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (County Clerk)8

Wise County Clerk / Local Registrar (birth, death, marriage)

Address
200 N Trinity Street, Decatur, TX 7623410
Mail
Wise County Clerk, 200 N Trinity Street, P.O. Box 359, Decatur, TX 7623410
Hours
Marriage applications: no applications processed after 4:30pm17

Wise County Sheriff's Office (Open Records)

Address
200 Rook Ramsey Drive, Decatur, TX 7623422
Phone
940-627-5971; fax 940-627-379722

Wise County Elections Administrator

Address
200 S Trinity Street, Decatur, TX 7623424

Records that are not online: public records requests

Request page
wisecountytx.gov/432/Open-Records (Sheriff's Office open records: in person, USPS, email or online form)23
Where to send it
[email protected] (Sheriff's Office)23

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Wise County?

The Wise County Clerk (Property Records) keeps deed records. To order copies: In person or online; mail search requests to Wise County Clerk, 200 N Trinity Street, P.O. Box 359, Decatur, TX 76234 with a phone number and document details; no phone requests; the clerk does not do title, lien or asset searches. Plain copies: $1 per page. Certified copies: $5 plus $1 per page.3

How much is a birth certificate in Wise County?

$23.10

Where do I get a divorce decree in Wise County?

Divorce cases are filed with the District Clerk ($350.00 base filing fee); certified copies $5.00 certification plus $1.00 per page.16

How much does a marriage license cost in Wise County?

$87 marriage license; $52 informal marriage; $27 with a Texas premarital education certificate (all include one certified copy).

How do I look up who owns a property in Wise County?

Use the property search of the Wise County Appraisal District (Wise CAD): wise-cad.com/property-search5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Wise County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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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 Clerk Fee Schedule (PDF)Wise County Clerkchecked November 5, 2026
  3. Property Records SearchWise County Clerkchecked November 5, 2026
  4. Local Property Appraisal and Tax Information: Wise CountyTexas Comptroller of Public Accountschecked November 5, 2026
  5. Wise County Appraisal District homeWise County Appraisal Districtchecked November 5, 2026
  6. Tax OfficeWise County, TXchecked November 5, 2026
  7. District ClerkWise County, TXchecked November 5, 2026
  8. County ClerkWise County, TXchecked November 5, 2026
  9. FAQs - Court - CriminalWise County, TXchecked November 5, 2026
  10. Birth & Death CertificatesWise County Clerkchecked November 5, 2026
  11. Probate / GuardianshipWise County Clerkchecked November 5, 2026
  12. Assumed Name / Doing Business As (DBA)Wise County Clerkchecked November 5, 2026
  13. Recording & FeesWise County Clerkchecked November 5, 2026
  14. The Protest ProcessWise County Appraisal Districtchecked November 5, 2026
  15. Civil (County Clerk)Wise County Clerkchecked November 5, 2026
  16. Wise County District Clerk Filing Fees (PDF)Wise County District Clerkchecked November 5, 2026
  17. Marriage LicensesWise County Clerkchecked November 5, 2026
  18. Probate/Guardianship Fee Schedule (PDF)Wise County Clerkchecked November 5, 2026
  19. HistoryWise County, TXchecked November 5, 2026
  20. Wise CAD Contact UsWise County Appraisal Districtchecked November 5, 2026
  21. Court Department (County Clerk)Wise County Clerkchecked November 5, 2026
  22. SheriffWise County, TXchecked November 5, 2026
  23. Open Records (Sheriff's Office)Wise County, TXchecked November 5, 2026
  24. ElectionsWise County, TXchecked November 5, 2026
  25. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026