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County Clerk
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The County Clerk serves as the record keeper for the Official Public Records which includes all Property Records. Her office also records all documents for County Court, Commissioners Court, and the County Courts at Law.
Her job also includes issuance of Marriage Licenses and she serves as a local registrar for Births and Deaths for Smith County, outside the city limits of Tyler.
The County Clerk has also made available the following form used by the Tax Assessor and other offices in the County, the Smith County Deputation Form for County Employees. Click here to download the Deputation Form for Smith County Employees.
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Karen Phillips,
County Clerk for Smith County
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Additional Links provided for your information:
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BASEMENT (LOWER LEVEL): Official Public Records, Assumed Names
and Cattle Brands
THIRD FLOOR: Criminal, Civil, Probate, Bookkeeping, and Vital Statistics
Address: 200 E. Ferguson
Suite 300 Tyler, Texas 75702
Phone: (903) 590-4670 Fax: (903) 590-4689
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. M - F *
* Office hours changed to allow time for deputy clerks to close and reconcile
their registers.
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Contacts
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Chief Deputy Clerk
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(903) 590-4671
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Bookkeeping
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(903) 590-4693
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Civil Division
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(903) 590-4673
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Criminal Division
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(903) 590-4681
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Probate Division
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(903) 590-4677
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Real Property Records Room
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(903) 590-4692
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Vital Statistics
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(903) 590-4698
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Civil Division:
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The Criminal Division records information on all misdemeanors heard in the County Courts at Law. It also provides
administrative support to the courts through the issuance of warrants, summons, subpoenas, commitments, etc.
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Criminal Division:
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The Criminal Division records
information on all misdemeanor and some felony offenses. It also provides
administrative support to the county courts through the issuance of warrants,
summons, subpoenas, commitments, etc.
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Probate Division:
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The Probate Division keeps records for
the county court. The office issues citations, notices, letters of testamentary, letters
of guardianship, letters of administration and other documents as required by law or
requested by customers. The probate court hears cases concerning the probation of wills,
administration of estates, mental health commitments, guardianships, etc.
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Official Public Records:
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The Official Public Records division preserves all documents pertaining to
real property records. This includes deeds, tax liens, affidavits, leases, etc. This
department also records
Cattle Brands
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Assumed Name records
All Land Records and Assumed Names will be filed on the Lower Level of the Ferguson
Building located at 200 E. Ferguson.
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Vital Statistics:
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The Vital Statistics Department issues and maintains
Marriage licenses
and records Military Discharge records. This department is also a local registrar
for
Birth certificates,
and
death records
(occurring outside the city limits of Tyler, in Smith County only),
(note: For information concerning births and deaths INSIDE the city limits
you will need to contact the Northeast Public Health District at (903) 535-0030)
, and Military records.
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Customer Service Survey
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The goal of the County Clerkâs staff is to provide you with exceptional customer
service, and we are committed to exceeding your expectations. Your comments, suggestions,
and requests are always welcome. In an effort to help us continually improve our
services please take a moment to share your thoughts with us.
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