Denton County Clerk

Denton County

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1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209

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1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209

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(940) 349-2012

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Hours:

at 2:30pm

Closes soon

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About the probate clerk of court in Denton County, Texas

A probate clerk, or probate clerk of court, is an official of the courthouse who is professionally trained to serve the public on matters related to the probate and estate settlement process.

While probate clerks are professionally trained and incredibly knowledgeable on the legal topics of trusts, wills, probate and estate administration, their formally appointed function is to advise and assist the public with general inquiries and administrative related questions throughout the probate process, which shouldn't be confused with providing individualized legal counsel or advice for specific interpretive questions regarding your individual situation, as this may be construed as an unauthorized practice of law in the state of Texas.

While the interpretation of ‘advice’ is subjective and may vary by jurisdiction or probate court, keep this in mind when dealing with probate clerks and staff of the Denton County Clerk to help avoid unwarranted frustration from any appointed official who is balancing their legal or elected responsibilities alongside their efforts to be as helpful as possible throughout the probate and estate settlement process.

In Denton County, Texas, probate clerks are every years by and serve year terms. Probate clerks can typically be without a gap in service. Within Denton County, Texas, probate clerks false have judicial powers, meaning they false also serve in the same capacity as a probate judge.

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About probate judges in Denton County, Texas

A probate judge is the official of the courthouse who resides in formal probate case hearings and is responsible for interpreting and applying the law during situations requiring a ruling.

While a probate judge in Texas may reside over routine probate processes like appointment of a personal representative, they will nearly always be present in situations involving will contests, beneficiary disputes, creditor claims or other arguments prompting litigation during the probate or estate settlement process.

In Denton County, Texas, probate judges are every years by and serve year terms. Probate judges can usually be without a gap in service.

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Call ahead before visiting the Denton County Clerk

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Denton County Clerk is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

The phone number for the Denton County Clerk is: (940) 349-2012

The hours of operation listed for the Denton County Clerk are:

Monday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturday:Closed

Sunday:Closed

Reviews

Reviews of the Denton County Clerk

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Sarah A

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6 months ago

Getting my marriage license was fine, so 2 stars. Called about changing my name because I got married, was told three times that I would need a fingerprint card. Dropped $50 on getting a card done in Carrollton (DCSO isn't doing them right now and couldn't find a place in Denton) only to show up today and be told I didn't need one since I'm changing my name because of a marriage.The lady tried to push me to buy another copy of my license for the SS office because "they'll try to keep the original," which is completely false. It's ok to say "I don't know, let me find out" instead of making up answers.

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Alyssa Dunn

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a year ago

This review is for the marriage license department: the ladies are SO SWEET!!! Michelle and Sonny in particular, as well as the name of another lady whose name I didn’t catch. An absolutely wonderful experience :)

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Samantha Branish

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3 years ago

The clerks in the civil/family office are extremely rude and not helpful. As a common citizen I do not have any clue how to file lawsuits and petitions or anything of the sort. A little bit of compassion and understanding goes a long way.

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Patricia Stroope

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4 years ago

Went today to purchase a death certificate, and made various mistakes filling out the form. The lady was very nice and showed me where I made the multistage and gave me another form. When she printed the certificate, it was too high on the paper so she redid it real quick. I like that she cares abt her job and was very polite to me.

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Lisa Bigrigg

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a year ago

Friendly, helpful staff who made the passport application process easy peasy!

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About visiting the probate court

About the probate clerk of court in Denton County, Texas

About visiting the probate court

About probate judges in Denton County, Texas

Helpful resources for probate in Texas

About visiting the probate court

Call ahead before visiting the Denton County Clerk

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Reviews of the Denton County Clerk

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