Fort Bend County Clerk - Second Quarter Newsletter

Second Quarter Newsletter

April, 2025

Catching Up with the County Clerk

Welcome to the second quarter edition of the Fort Bend County Clerk Newsletter! As we Spring forward, I’m excited to connect with our wonderful community with a look ahead at what we have planned and a look back at all we have accomplished from the previous three months.

One special update I'd like to spotlight is the upcoming 2025 Birth Certificate Saturday Hours – starting this Spring. I am opening the Katy Annex office on Saturday, April 26 and the Richmond Travis Building location on Saturday, July 19 to assist you with birth certificate requests. These extended hours aim to provide more flexibility for those who need to obtain vital records during the weekend. As an added bonus, our veteran community is invited to participate in our More Than Words program by obtaining their free ID card when they record their discharge papers.

As we continue to serve you, we want to thank you for your ongoing support and participation in making our community stronger and more connected. Whether you need to request a birth certificate, record property records, or have questions about our court services, our team is ready to assist you.

Sincerly,

Laura Richard,

Fort Bend County Clerk

✤ County Clerk Division News

On March 3rd, 2025, the County Clerk's Record and Court Divisions went live with the Contact Center to improve phone support to the community.

Property Fraud Alert is a FREE notification service to the citizens of Fort Bend County. Sign up online to receive an alert when documents containing your name, business name, or trust name are recorded in the Official Public Records of Fort Bend County.

Life Saver Award

Records Division supervisors presented the Life Saver Award to a superstar clerk after he provided emergency coverage at an annex location and was happy to help wherever he was needed.

MLB Opening Day

The County Clerk's Court Division celebrated Major League Baseball's opening day with chili cheese dogs and showing their Texas baseball team pride!

Service Spotlight - VitalChek

Vital records can be ordered online through our only approved Internet business partner, VitalChek Network, Inc. Birth and death certificates, as well as marriage license certified copies are available to qualified applicants.

Forms and fees are available at:

www.fbctx.gov/countyclerk

✤ Looking Back

Join us in taking a look back to the first quarter and everything the County Clerk's office has accomplished with new services, events, and community engagement.

Fort Bend County Clerk staff wore blue to show support for Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 10, 2025.

Fort Bend County Clerk Laura Richard spoke in front of the Exchange Club of Fort Bend about Property Fraud and the County Clerk’s FREE service, Property Fraud Alert on January 15, 2025. It was an afternoon of education and community awareness as Clerk Richard spread the word about protecting the citizens of Fort Bend County’s most valuable investment- their property.

Fort Bend County offices closed for the freeze on January 21 and 22, 2025.

Clerk Richard’s dog Goldie wasn’t so sure about going out to enjoy the snow day. . .

Fort Bend County Clerk Laura Richard spoke with the Veranda Community about the threat of property fraud and her Property Fraud Alert program on January 29, 2025.

Fort Bend County Clerk Laura Richard and staff attended the 2025 County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas Winter Conference in Denton, Texas on February 3 - 6, 2025.

Fort Bend County Clerk Laura Richard and the Honorable Judge Becerra hosted Vows on Valentine’s Day and married 11 Couples on Friday, February 14, 2025!

Russell Ondrey and Terri Baker of Beasley (pictured) have been together for twenty-two years, and were the oldest of the gathered couples who came together to celebrate their vows with the County Clerk.

A HUGE thank you to all the beautiful couples who participated in our very first Vows on Valentine’s Day event!

We would also like to thank the amazing community sponsors who provided gift certificates to our couples- Bob’s Taco Station, Another Time Soda Fountain & Cafe, and Mercy Goods. And to Nothing Bundt Cake - Richmond, for providing sweet treats for our newlyweds to enjoy their first celebration together!

✤ Save the Date

April 8 & 22, 2025

Tuesday 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Commissioners Court

401 Jackson Street, 2nd Floor

Richmond, TX 77469

Watch Online - HERE

April 9, 2025

Wednesday NOON - 1:00pm

Rotary Club of Rosenberg

Fort Bend County Clerk Laura Richard will speak about County Clerk services and the Property Fraud Alert program.

April 18, 2025

Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Holiday: Good Friday

All Fort Bend County offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday.

April 26, 2025

Saturday 9:00am - NOON

Birth Certificate Event

Katy Annex - Suite #104

22333 Grand Corner Drive

Katy, TX 77464

May 13 & 27, 2025

Tuesday 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Commissioners Court

401 Jackson Street, 2nd Floor

Richmond, TX 77469

Watch Online - HERE

May 26, 2025

Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Holiday: Memorial Day

All Fort Bend County offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

June 8 - 12, 2025

CDCAT Conference

Fort Bend County District and County Clerk host the County and District Clerk's Association of Texas Summer Conference in Sugar Land.

June 10 & 24, 2025

Tuesday 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Commissioners Court

401 Jackson Street, 2nd Floor

Richmond, TX 77469

Watch Online - HERE

June 19, 2025

Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Holiday: Juneteenth

All Fort Bend County offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

The Fort Bend County Clerk’s office will be hosting the annual Buddy’s Buddies pet donation drive in support of Fort Bend County Animal Services in July. All County Clerk locations will be accepting pet food, everyday supplies, and cleaning items throughout the Summer.

281-341-8685

cclerkrecords@fbctx.gov

cclerkcourts@fbctx.gov