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Lamar County Clerk's Office
Office of Lamar County Clerk
Lamar County Courthouse
119 North Main Street
Paris, TX 75460
Phone: 903-737-2420
NOTE: The County Clerk cannot accept out of town checks. They only accept money
orders and certified checks if you do not live in the county. BIRTHS: These
begin in 1903, however there are some delayed records dating back into the
1800's--very few. Before 1940, the birth records of persons born inside
the city limits of Paris, TX were kept by the City of Paris (See City
Clerk's Office for this information): however, the County Clerks can
get Birth Records off the computer from Austin from 1926 to presetn, excluding
probated or delayed records. Birth records for persons born in Lamar County
but NOT within in the city of Paris, TX are recorded at the office of Lamar
County Clerk. THE BIRTH RECORDS ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR RESEARCH.
They are confidential for 75 years (this means only close family can get
them for 75 years, then anyone can request them). You must be able to complete
an application and send this application to this office along with a fee
of $23.00 per request. An application must contain:
- The name of the person
- Date of birth
- Parents names
- The reason you are wanting the certificate, including relationship to the
person.
DEATHS: The same applies for death records as for birth records; with the exception
that the names of the parents of the deceased need not be listed to obtain
a death certificate. Death records were not mandatory in the State of Texas
until 1940 so there are many that are not recorded. However, they do have
death records from 1903. Since 1992, people who die in the hospital are
kept at the city; people who die in the county (outside the city) are kept
by the County Clerk. THE DEATH RECORDS ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR RESEARCHING.
Death Certificates are confidential for 25 years (meaning only close family
members can get them for 25 years, then anyone can request a copy). An application
must be submitted along with the fee of $21.00 for a death certificate containing:
- The name of the deceased
- Date of death
- The reason you are wanting the certificate, including relationship to the
person.
MARRIAGES: These begin in 1836 and are available to the public for researching.
There are separate indexes listing the last name of the bride as well
as a groom index. Copies are $1.00 each and $7.00 for a certfied copy.
We must have a date or approximate date to find a marriage license. Click
here to search for marriages before 1900. There are many of the original
licenses in the genealogical library and these are available without charge
as long as you will provide a Family
Group Sheet for the couple. The research for these marriage licenses
must be done by the researcher.
PROBATE AND WILLS: These begin in 1836 and are available to the public
for researching. Copy fees are $1.00 per page whenever the researcher
does the research and makes his own copies. The County Clerk's office
does not do research. They will, however, verify a name if they have that
probate or will.
DEED AND LAND RECORDS: These begin in 1840 and are available to the public
for researching. Copy fees are $1.00 per page whenever the researcher
does the research and makes his own copies. The Clerk's Office does NOT
do the research for these records. They do have a website where you can
get land records off the internet for 1971 - present: http://www.countygovernmentrecords.com/.
CIVIL WAR COMPANY BATTALIONS: Located in the Lamar County, Texas Deed
Records are as follows:
- Sam Bell Maxey Company, Volume L Page 348-349
- James M. Daniel Company, Volume L Page 357
- James Hill Company, Volume L Page 324
- Miller Webb Company, Volume L Page 268
- Milton Webb Company, Volume L Page 47
MILITARY DISCHARGE PAPERS (DD14): These are also kept at the County Clerk's
office for those who were discharged and came home to Paris for all branches
of service.
Paris, TX City Clerk's Office
City Registrar
PO Box 9037
Paris, TX 75461
Phone: 903-785-7511
BIRTH RECORDS ARE CONFIDENTIAL FOR 75 YEARS AND DEATH RECORDS FOR 25 YEARS; THEREFORE,
ISSUANCE IS RESTRICTED TO A PROPERY QUALIFIED APPLICANT, AS DEFINED BELOW:
- The registrant.
- Immediate family member of the registrant, but limited to:
- Parent(s)
- Child
- Sibling(s)
- Spouse
- Grandparent(s)
- Legal guardian
- Conservator
- Legal representative, personal representative, or agent of those in categories 1 and 2 above, but limited to:
- Any individual, attorney, funeral director or other representative acting under contract for those in categories 1 and 2 above.
- Any agent, genealogist, or other representative bearing an affidavit to make application on behalf of those in categories 1 and 2 above.
Forms of identification required:
- Photo Identification
- Social Security Card along with 2 or 3 other forms of ID such as a bill with home address, hunting/fishing licenses, etc.
A handwritten request is acceptable with the following:
- Name of registrant
- Date of birth
- Sex
- Place of birth or death
- Parents names
- Relationship to registrant
- Purpose for obtaining record
- Photocopy of ID
BIRTHS: These are recorded for births INSIDE the city of Paris beginning in 1916.
Birth records are available to a properly qualified applicant as defined above.
Cost $23.00.
DEATHS: These are recorded for deaths INSIDE the city of Paris beginning in 1916.
Death records are available to a properly qualified applicant as defined above.
Cost $21.00.
Lamar County Genealogical Society Library
Lamar County Genealogical Society
1125 Bonham St.
Paris, TX 75460
Phone: 903-784-5020
Hours open: Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Library is closed during school holidays. Lots of information. Letter requests are also handled. Library may be opened outside listed hours by appointment if a volunteer is available. For more information about the Society, Click here.
Local Researchers
Roberta J. Woods is no longer accepting new clients. She has been a wonderful
asset for many years and we will miss her!
Please note: Listing of a researcher here does not constitute
endorsement. Researchers listed here are not connected with the Lamar County
Genealogical Society nor this website. They are independent researchers and
are listed as a public service.
Debra Usry: Will do obit, deed,
probate, research, etc., for the public in Lamar county as well as other
surrounding counties in N.E. Texas and S.E. Oklahoma. From June to September,
will do Obituary and Marriage look-ups ONLY. Contact her at lamarcogirl@aol.com.
Johnie Lee: Will do newspaper research,
courthouse, census, other microfilmed records, search of published material,
etc.
Betsy Mills: Will do research for
public, especially obituaries, comprehensive family research, genealogy classes and guided research. For information, see website.
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