Cherokee County Clerk
135 S Main St, Rusk, Texas, 75785
Contact & location
- Address
- 135 S Main St, Rusk, Texas, 75785
- Mail-in address
- Cherokee County ClerkP.O. Box 420, Rusk, Texas, 75785
- Records for
- Cherokee County, Texas
- Phone
- 903-683-2350
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Texas state records
Cherokee County follows Texas’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $22.00
- Texas birth certificate fee
- 5–6 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 31,290,831
- Texas population
This office charges $23.00 — $1.00 more than the Texas fee.
See full Texas requirements, IDs & fees →Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $23.00 | 5–6 weeksTexas estimate |
| Death Certificate | $21.00 | 5–6 weeksTexas estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Cherokee County Clerk’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Rusk. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★5.0 (4)- ★★★★★Thomas HudsonGoogle
The staff in the tax office is always friendly.
- ★★★★★Abigail MclauchlinGoogle
The Cherokee County Clerk’s Office provides excellent service! The staff are professional, friendly, and always willing to help with any questions or paperwork. They handle everything efficiently and make the process smooth and stress-free. The office is organized, clean, and easy to navigate, and wait times are usually short. It’s great to have such courteous and helpful public servants — thank you for making things simple and professional! 🗂️🏛️👍