FAQs • Wise County, TX • CivicEngage

Is it legal to shoot firearms on my property in the county?: As long as it is done safely, there are no firearm ordinances or restrictions in the county. City ordinances may vary.

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General Information

1. Who issues Building Permits in Wise County?: 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.

2. Who do I apply with for Tax exemptions, like homestead or agricultural?: All tax exemptions go through the Wise Appraisal District. They can be contacted at 940-627-3081.

3. 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?: 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 able to give you information on how to perform the search).

4. Who do I contact about Probate filings?: Probate cases are filed with the Court department of the County Clerk's Office. Email the County Clerk or call 940-627-3351.

5. I want to find tax Information on a Manufactured Home. Who do I contact?: Email the Tax Assessor's Office or call 940-627-3523.

6. What public online information is available?: Unfortunately, we do not have specific tax or filed information available online at this time. We expect to have civil and criminal case filings online by summer 2011.

7. Can I renew my vehicle registration online?: Yes, go to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Registration Site.

8. What are the Animal Laws in Wise County?: Contact Animal Services at 940-627-7577 for specific questions or visit the Animal Services page.

9. I am looking for County Deed Records. Are these online?: County Deed records are maintained at the County Clerk's Office. Email the County Clerk or call 940-627-3351. Unfortunately, they are not yet available online.

10. Who do I contact about county road repairs?: For County Roads, contact the Commissioner of the Precinct where you live (visit the Directory). The county does not maintain Private Roads.

11. Who do I contact with concerns about a drilling site?: Contact the Texas Railroad Commission.

12. Is it legal to shoot firearms on my property in the county?: As long as it is done safely, there are no firearm ordinances or restrictions in the county. City ordinances may vary.

13. 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?: Email the County Clerk's Office or call 940-627-3351.