What are your office hours?
Marriage License hours are 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. All other offices 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M.
Does your office accept credit cards for copies or filings?
No.
Does your office search records by phone, fax or e-mail request?
No.
Does your office accept personal checks for copies or for filings?
Yes, except when issuing a Marriage License or Birth Certificate.
What is the cost of a certified copy?
Marriage
License |
$
8.00 |
Birth Certificate
|
$23.00
|
Death Certificate
(1st copy) |
$20.00
|
Death Certificate
(additional copies) |
$
4.00 |
Deed Records (plain)
|
$
1.00 per page |
Deed Records (certified
copies) |
$
1.00 per page plus $5.00 for certification
per document. |
Please visit the Marriage Licenses or Vital Statistics pages for more information.
How do I request a copy of a death record?
The Dallas County Clerk only has death records for persons who passed away in Dallas County, not inside the City limits of Dallas. Please visit the Vital Statistics page for more information.
Is there a notary available to acknowledge documents?
No.
What is the cost for recording documents? (deeds, deed of trust, liens, releases, abstract of judgments, etc.)
The
standard filing fee for recordings is $16.00 for the first
page, $4.00 per page thereafter, per document.
How long will it take to get the original document back?
15 to 20 business days. All documents are required to have a name and return address printed or typed on the document for returning purposes.
Does your office post foreclosures at the courthouse?
No, we post the one required copy with the County Clerk's office. All other required posting places is up to the trustee to post.
What is the cost for posting a Foreclosure Notice?
$3.00 per notice.
Does your office furnish copies for proof of filing?
Yes. $1.00 per page. If a copy is supplied at the time of filing, then no cost is accrued. If filing is mailed in, then a self addressed stamped envelope is required.
What is redaction?
Redaction is the process of removing sensitive information from a document.
Redaction of social security numbers as stated in the House Bill No. 2061.
Requesting the removal of my social security number.
A redaction request form must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by mailed or in person.
What information can be redacted?
Currently only social security numbers up until the last four numbers can be redacted.
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