Access Wise County Courts/Sheriff's Department Records
Q: Who issues Building Permits in Wise County?
A: Wise County does not require general building permits. If you are with an
incorporated city or ETJ, contact the City Hall for information. Septic Permits
are required, however; contact Public Works at 940-627-9332.
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Q: Who do I apply with for Tax exemptions, like
homestead or agricultural?
A: All tax exemptions go through the Wise Appraisal District. They can be
contacted at 940-627-3081.
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Q: I would like to know who owns the Mineral Rights
to a piece of Property, how do I find out? I need to update my address or
information, who do I contact?
A: All changes to your address or information should go through the Wise Appraisal District. They can be
contacted at 940-627-3081. To determine who owns the rights, contact the County
Clerk at 940-627-3351. You will need to perform a Title Search (they will be
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Q: Who do I contact about Probate filings?
A: Probate cases are filed with the Court department of the County Clerk's
Office. countyclerk@co.wise.tx.us
or 940-627-3351. Back
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Q: I want to find tax Information on a Manufactured
Home. Who do I contact?
A: Contact the Tax Assessor's Office at
wisecotax@co.wise.tx.us
or 940-627-3523 Back to Top
Q: What public online information is available?
A: Unfortunately, we do not have specific tax or filed information available
on-line at this time. We expect to have civil and criminal case filings on-line
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Q: Can I renew my vehicle registration
on-line?
A: Yes, Go to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Registration Site
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Q: What are the Animal Laws in Wise County?
A: Contact Animal Services at 940-627-7577 for specific questions. See also
Animal Services.
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Q: I am looking for County Deed Records. Are these
on-line?
A: County Deed records are maintained at the County Clerk's Office. countyclerk@co.wise.tx.us
or 940-627-3351. Unfortunately, they are not yet available on-line.
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Q: Who do I contact about county road repairs?
A: For County Roads, contact the Commissioner of the Precinct where you live
(see the Directory page). The county
does not maintain Private Roads.
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Q: Who do I contact with concerns about a drilling
site?
A: Contact the Texas
Railroad Commission.
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Q: Is it legal to shoot firearms on my property in the
county?
A: As long as it is done safely, there are no firearm ordinances or restrictions
in the county. City ordinances may vary.
Q: Where do I get a Marriage License? Where do I get a
copy of my Birth Certificate or a copy of a Death Certificate? Where do I file
for a DBA Certificate?
A: The County Clerk's Office. countyclerk@co.wise.tx.us
or 940-627-3351.
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Q: I have a question not listed here. Who do I ask for
help?
A: Send an email to publicinformation@co.wise.tx.us
and we'll tell you who to contact for the information.