Harris County Clerk Harris County Civil Courthouse. 201 Caroline, Suite 310. Houston, TX 77002. (713) 274-8600.
Contact the Harris County Clerk's Office: You can contact the Harris County Clerk's Office by phone, email, or in person to request a certified copy of a Letter of Testamentary. The contact information for the Harris County Clerk's Office is as follows: Harris County Clerk's Office 201 Caroline St.
Harris County Clerk Real Property Department Harris County Civil Courthouse. 201 Caroline, Suite 320. Houston, TX 77002. (713) 274-8680.
Vital Records (birth and death certificates) are not public records. The requests for these documents can be made by immediate family members (self, parents, grandparents, legal spouse, sibling or children - all with valid identification). For additional help contact the Vital Statistics desk at 713-274-8690.
In order to obtain letters testamentary in Texas, the probate court must approve the will and determine the qualification of the executor. To do this, the executor must file an application with the appropriate county court with the original will within four years of the decedent's death.
Typically, the process of obtaining letters testamentary can take several weeks to several months, depending on the circumstances. The executor or personal representative must file a petition with the probate court, which will schedule a hearing to appoint the executor and issue the legal document.