Van Zandt County, TX Public Records

Justice of Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 - Wills Point
PO Box 648
Wills Point, TX 75169 http://www.vanzandtcounty.org/page/va
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM M-F CST
P: 903-873-3592
F: 903-873-3662
Couriers: 145 N 5th St
Wills Point, TX 75169
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Canton
PO Box 9
Canton, TX 75103 http://www.vanzandtcounty.org/default
P: 903-567-6569
F: 903-567-4699
Couriers: 250 E. Grove St
Canton, TX 75103
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 - Ben Wheeler
PO Box 499
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754 http://www.vanzandtcounty.org/page/va
Hours: 8AM-11:30AM 12:30PM 4:30PM M-F CST
P: 903-833-5705
F: 903-833-5829
Couriers: 1540 FM 279
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
County Probate Court
121 E Dallas St, #202
Canton, TX 75103 http://www.vanzandtcounty.org
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-567-4071
F: 903-567-7216
Jurisdiction: Probate
County at Law Court
121 E Dallas St, Rm 302
Canton, TX 75103 http://www.vanzandtcounty.org/page/va
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-567-6503
F: 903-567-6722
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil up to $200,000
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
District Court
121 E Dallas St, Rm 302
Canton, TX 75103 http://www.vanzandtcounty.org/default
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-567-6576, 903-567-7555
F: 903-567-1283
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Divorce, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Grand Saline
PO Box 189
Grand Saline, TX 75140 http://www.vanzandtcounty.org/page/va
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-4:30PM CST
P: 903-962-3471
F: 903-962-4676
Couriers: 212 W Garland
Grand Saline, TX 75140
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic

Van Zandt County, TX Vital Records

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Van Zandt County
County Clerk
121 E Dallas St, Rm 202
Canton, TX 75103 http://www.vanzandtcounty.org/page/va
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 903-567-7555
Fax: 903-567-6722
Recorded Documents

Van Zandt County Vital Certificates

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Van Zandt County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 848.64 sq mi
Population (2009): 52,005
  • Females: 50.5%
  • White: 94.3%
  • Black/African American: 3.6%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 10%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 84.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 3,865
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 7.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 72%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.59
Housing Units (2000): 20,896
Homeownership Rate (2000): 80.8%
Migration Flow to Van Zandt County, TX from (2007-2008):

Van Zandt County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $459,948
  • Construction: $47,851
  • Retail Trade: $42,654
  • Professional and Technical Services: $16,033
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $12,943
  • Retail Trade: $42,654
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $12,956
  • Manufacturing: $27,760
  • Farms: $23,936
  • Government: $98,705
Employed (2000): 19,942
Unemployed (2000): 1,258
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $31,585
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,138
Local Government Revenue (2007): $90,426 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $46,305 (thou. dol.)

Van Zandt County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 642
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.4
Deaths (2007): 656
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 7
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.9

Van Zandt County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 110
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 4
  • Robbery: 11
  • Aggravated Assault: 92
Property Crimes (2008): 1,237
  • Burglary: 381
  • Larceny-Theft: 755
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 101

Van Zandt County Genealogy Records