Carson County Clerk
Honorable Celeste Bichsel
Carson County and District Clerk
501 Main Street, P.O. Box 487, Panhandle, Texas 79068
Phone: 806-537-3873
Fax: 806-537-3623
A County Clerk cannot render legal advice or services - Government Code 81.101
A County Clerk has no duty to search public records - AG WW-607
Hours 8 a.m.-Noon and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
COVID-19 INFORMATION:
March 10, 2021-THE COURTHOUSE AND THE CLERK'S OFFICE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. A MASK IS NOT REQUIRED IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE BUT IS ENCOURAGED. SOCIAL DISTANCING IS REQURIED.
JANUARY 4, 2021-THE COURTHOUSE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THE CLERK'S OFFICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
DECEMBER 1, 2020-THE COURTHOUSE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FOR 2 WEEKS. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CALL 806-537-3873.
MASK REQUIRED-COVID 19 IS ON THE RISE IN OUR COUNTY. PLEASE CALL AHEAD IF YOU INTEND TO COME INTO THE OFFICE AND SEE IF YOU NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. 806-537-3873
May 26, 2020 Update: The office is now open to the public.
May 13, 2020 Update: At this time we are preparing to open the office to the public on May 26th at 8 a.m. Social distancing will be required and only 2 customers at the counter at once.
MARCH 20, 2020
The office is not open to the public. I will be closely monitoring information about this virus daily. However, there are many ways that we can assist you and provide services via phone and online. Appointments can be made with the clerk if there is an immediate need. If you have a fever and you feel ill or you have been exposed to someone who is ill DO NOT COME TO THE OFFICE. Please do not bring children to the office. Please call me and we will see if we can help you. 806-537-3873
Elections News:
SEE CARSON COUNTY ELECTIONS UNDER THE QUICKLINKS
We are LIVE on eFileTexas. We are eFiling civil and Criminal cases.
If you do not already have a Electronic Service Provider go to www.eFileTexas.gov There are also detailed instructions on how to file a case and frequently asked questions. To file case go to https://efile.txcourts.gov/ EACH document in the same case needs to be submitted as a lead document. Orders should be submitted in a separate envelope so that they can be forwarded to the Judge.
Thank you!
*************Mandatory eFiling for civil cases begins July 1, 2016 *************
***********Mandatory eFiling for Criminal Cases begins January 1, 2020 ***********
Official Public Records Fees January 1, 2014
WE ARE NOW ERECORDING OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS DOCUMENTS
If you qualify according to state law (see link) and are interested in eRecording we have two vendors and they are as follows:
EFILING STANDARDS
Simplifile jpettine@simplifile.com 800-460-5657 ex 1071 https://simplifile.com
CSC eRecording Solutions at erecording@cscglobal.com 866-652-0111 www.erecording.com
Marriage Information
Application for Birth Certificate and affidavit for application by mail
Application for Death Certificate and affidavit for application by mail
Credit Card Information Form-We can process your credit card or you can go to the Certified Payment link at the end of the page and submit a credit card payment on your own.
http://www.txcourts.gov/rules-forms/forms.aspx- Non Disclosure Forms
BRAND REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
PROBATE AND CIVIL FEES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
CIVIL FEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022
PROBATE, GUARDIANSHIP, AND MENTAL HEALTH CASES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022
ASSUMED NAME (DBA) FORM-UNINCORPORATED
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINMENTS JANUARY 2023
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS DECEMBER 2022
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS NOVEMBER 2022
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS OCTOBER 2022
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS SEPTEMBER 2022
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS AUGUST 2022
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS JULY 2022
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS JUNE 2022
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS MAY 2022
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS APRIL 2022
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS MARCH 2022
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS FEBRUARY 2022
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS JANUARY 2022
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS DECEMBER 2021
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS NOVEMBER 2021
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS OCTOBER 2021
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS SEPTEMBER 2021
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS AUGUST 2021
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS JUNE 2021
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS MARCH 2021
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS FEBRUARY 2021
OCA COUNTY FEES AND APPOINTMENTS JANUARY 2021
FORECLOSURE NOTICE FILED MARCH 9, 2023
FORCLOSURE NOTICE FILED FEBRUARY 9, 2023
FORCLOSURE NOTICE FILED DECEMBER 15 2022
FORCLOSURE NOTICE FILED AUGUST 4 2022
FORCLOSURE NOTICE FILED JUNE 30 2022
FORCLOSURE NOTICE FILED MAY 23 2022
FORCLOSURE NOTICE FILED MAY 12 2022
FORCLOSURE NOTICE FILED APRIL 12 2022
FORCLOSURE NOTICE FILED MARCH 2 2022
INFORMATION:
Brand Registration: You must apply in person. Call our office for the form and fees.
The Clerk's Office accepts MasterCard, Visa, and American Express (Debit or Credit). (See the Certified Payments link below)
Per Local Government Code 51.803 and 51.807 the Carson County Clerk's Office does not accept fax filings or documents for filing by e-mail.
LINKS:
https://www.countygovernmentrecords.com- Carson County Official Public Records on EagleWeb-directions on how to use the Tyler Technologies System-Tyler Technologies Instructions.
Notice: Carson County Official Public Records (Images and Index since January 1964) Sign up is free! Copies are still $1.00 per page or you can buy a monthly subscription for $250.00.
Texas Vital Statistics https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/forms.aspx
www.texas.govOnline services for Texas such as Drivers License Renewal, Driver Records, Concealed Handgun License, and Vital Records.
http://www.txcourts.gov/ Seventh Court of Appeals Serving Carson County
http://www.votetexas.gov -register to vote and request a ballot by mail. (Re: Ballot by mail-If you are not in the military or an overseas citizen)
Federal Voting Assistance Program- for military and overseas citizens to apply for a ballot by mail.
http://sos.state.tx.us/- Texas Secretary of State-Elections
Certified Payments - to use a Mastercard or Visa (Debit or Credit) and American Express to pay for services andenter Bureau Code: 3227017 to begin making a payment. Please be sure to give as much information as you can about the payment you are making. Be sure that you are making payment to the correct court before you make this payment. If it is intended for another office in the County there could be a delay in that office receiving your payment.
SB 30 87(R)