Inventory & Appraisement Fees
If you filed Inventory & Appraisement for a Probate matter between January 2008 and December 2010 you may be entitled to a refund. In accordance with
LGC 118.056
(d) The fee for filing an inventory and appraisement under Section 118.052(2)(B)(i) applies only if the instrument is filed after the 90th day after the date the personal representative has qualified to serve or, if the court grants an extension under Section 250, Texas Probate Code, after the date of the extended deadline specified by the court.
If you timely filed an Inventory and Appraisement prior to the 90th day after a personal representative was qualified, you may submit a claim to Diane Wilson, Deputy County Clerk. The claim should include the case number and style, date the Order was signed, date the $27.00 fee was paid.
Land Records
If you filed a document in Land Records between September 1, 2009 through May 24, 2011 you may have been charged for the cost of recording the cover sheet. The filing fee should be:
Cover Sheet No Charge
1st page $16.00
Additional pages $ 4.00 per page
If the last page of the document does not have at least a 3” space at the bottom to place the file-stamp, then the back of that page must be used for an additional cost of $4.00.
If you have been overcharged you may submit a claim with the document number, Book, Volume and Page. Claims should be submitted to:
Fannin County Clerk
Attn: Claims
101 E. Sam Rayburn, Suite 102
Bonham, TX 75418
This Notice will be posted for 12 months.
FAQ's
SEE DEPARTMENTS BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RECORDING DEPARTMENT
The Recording Section 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 Deputy Clerk’s
KATHY GENTRY
kagentry@fanninco.net or
MELODY MICHAUD
mmichaud@fanninco.net
Fannin County Clerk’s Office
Fannin County Courthouse
101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Suite #102
Bonham, Texas 75418
Office: 903.583.7486
Fax: 903.640.4241
Forms Available from this Department:
Assumed Name Certificate Form for Unincorporated Business or Profession
Assumed Name Certificate Form for Incorporated Business
Application for Birth and Death Records in Fannin County
RECORDS DEPARTMENT
INFORMATION AND SEARCHES of 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, occupational driver's licenses and other miscellaneous records
Contact:
Fannin County Deputy Clerk
JAINE HERRINGTON
jbherrington@fanninco.net
Fannin County Clerk’s Office
Fannin County Courthouse
101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Suite # 105
Bonham, Texas 75418
Office: 903.583.7486
For Land Records Information Please Follow the link below:
https://www.texaslandrecords.com/
CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT
Criminal Section is responsible for the filing and upkeep of all misdemeanor records. All misdemeanor criminal cases, such as DWI's, thefts by check, possession of marijuana, criminal trespass, tampering with government records, criminal searches, issues arrest warrants and subpoenas, and other miscellaneous duties. The Criminal Clerk also 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
APRIL GIBBS
agibbs@fanninco.net or
ANGIE SHOCKLEY
ashockley@fanninco.net
Fannin County Clerk’s Office
Fannin County Courthouse
101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Suite #103
Bonham, Texas 75418
Office: 903.583.8502
Fax: 903.583.9598
For Court Records Information Please Follow the link below:
Click Here
PROBATE, GUARDIANSHIP, AND MENTAL COMMITMENTS 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 relates 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 a mentally ill individual who presents a substantial risk of serious harm to his or her self or others, with proper paperwork and Court proceedings.
Contact:
Fannin County Deputy Clerk
DIANE WILSON
dswilson@fanninco.net
Fannin County Clerk’s Office
Fannin County Courthouse
101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Suite 106
Bonham, Texas 75418
Office: 903.640.2008
Fax: 903.640.4241
For Court Records Information Please Follow the link below:
Click Here
VOTER REGISTRAR
Voter Registrar for Fannin County is responsible for registering all eligible voters, providing a list of qualified voters to all other county entities for their elections, making reports to the Secretary of State. The County Clerk’s office conducts all countywide special and general elections and handles Early Voting (formerly known as Absentee Voting) for the countywide elections. The County Clerk’s office is also responsible for notification and maintenance of candidate/officeholder reports and appointments of campaign treasurer designations for county offices.
Contact:
Fannin County Deputy Clerk
ELAINE ASHLOCK
eashlock@fanninco.net
Fannin County Clerk’s Office Fannin County Courthouse
101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Suite 103
Bonham, Texas 75418
Office: 903.583.7488
Fax: 903.583.9598
CIVIL LITIGATION, JURY QUESTIONS (COUNTY COURT AT LAW) and 911 ADDRESSING
Civil Section of the County Clerk's Office files and processes lawsuits for the County Court at Law of Fannin County.
The function of the Fannin County Addressing Department is to develop and maintain a County wide addressing system to insure immediate emergency response to the citizens of Fannin County. The 911 Addressing Department provides addresses for all locations in the County, approve County Road names and assign addresses for new development, maintains a history of original addresses and 911 addresses, maintains a database of all County Roads in County, serve as the contact person for Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG), sheriff department, fire departments, police departments and electric and telephone service providers.
Contact:
Fannin County Deputy Clerk
JANIE HERRINGTON
jbherrington@fanninco.net
Fannin County Clerk’s Office
Fannin County Courthouse
101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Suite 103
Bonham, Texas 75418
Office: 903.583.4859
Fax: 903.583.9598
Uniform Jury Handbook
Rural Addressing Form
For Land Records Information Please Follow the link below:
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