Marion County Appraisal District CAD and Tax 2026

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Marion County, Texas · Property search, timber land, exemptions, protests, taxes and deeds

Navigate a Marion County Parcel From CAD Search to the Correct Official Record

Start with Marion Central Appraisal District when you need a property ID, owner ID, geographic ID, appraisal owner, address, legal description, land value, improvement value, productivity value, exemption or taxing-jurisdiction information.

Do not stop at the appraisal account. Use the Marion County Tax Office for the live tax bill, payment, receipt and delinquent balance, and use the County Clerk when you need recorded deeds, liens, releases, plats or certified property documents.

Search official Marion CAD records Search and pay property taxes Fix a missing search result
Property ID Geographic ID Owner name Street address Subdivision Abstract or legal description
CYPRESS & TIMBER PARCEL COMPASS VERIFYING
SEARCH → MATCH → VERIFY → ACT
Marion CAD does not collect property taxes, and the owner shown on its account is not a substitute for a recorded deed. Marion Central Appraisal District determines appraisal values and administers exemptions and special valuations. The Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector bills and collects taxes. The Marion County Clerk maintains recorded real-property documents.
Best search detail

Use the property ID or geographic ID when one is available.

CAD office

801 North Tuttle Street, Jefferson, Texas 75657.

Tax office

119 West Lafayette Street, Jefferson, Texas 75657.

Legal documents

Use the County Clerk for deeds, liens, plats and certified copies.

Official review

Local portals and procedures reviewed July 2026.

Start with your situation

What do you need from the Marion County property record?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

Use owner name, address, property ID or geographic ID, then verify the legal description and property category.

Follow the official search workflow
CHECK A VALUE Separate land and improvements

Review market, appraised, taxable and productivity values instead of relying on one total.

Understand Marion CAD values
PAY PROPERTY TAX Open the Tax Office search

Confirm the account, tax year, live balance, fee, payment status and receipt.

Use the payment workflow
PROTEST OR CORRECT Save the CAD account first

Identify the exact value, exemption, property-description or ownership issue before filing.

Prepare the protest packet
CHECK A DEED Use County Clerk records

Search recorded instruments instead of treating the CAD owner field as legal proof.

Search deeds and liens
LAND, TIMBER OR BUSINESS Check the correct account type

Review agricultural, timber, mineral, industrial, utility and business personal property records separately.

Review local property scenarios

Go directly to the Marion County property task

Start with property search and verification. Continue to values, exemptions, protests, payments, deeds or business filings only when those records control your question.

Existing article image reused

Use the Marion CAD screenshot to choose the right search route

The current article already contained the official property-search screenshot below. It is preserved here and turned into a practical click guide. The live interface can change, so always perform the final search on Marion CAD’s official website.

Marion Central Appraisal District property search with main keyword field and Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria and Advanced Search tabs
1. Main search field Enter an owner name, owner ID, property ID or address. Begin with one strong detail instead of filling every possible field.
2. Basic Search Use the fastest general lookup when you have a straightforward name, property ID or address.
3. By Owner Use LASTNAME FIRSTNAME format. A last-name-only search often works better when initials or spelling are uncertain.
4. By Property or All Criteria Use property ID, geographic ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision and address components to identify difficult parcels.
5. Advanced Search Filter by field, property category, land acreage or value range for research and comparison work.
The screenshot is an interface guide, not a live property record. Reopen Marion CAD before relying on a value, exemption, ownership entry, hearing status or tax year.
Search-method selector

Choose the Marion CAD search fields that fit the property

Use the most specific reliable field you already possess
Search detail Best use What to verify
Property ID Opening the exact account from a notice, prior record or tax statement. Tax year, legal description and property category.
Geographic ID Matching a parcel to geographic, subdivision or mapping information. Do not treat it as proof of surveyed boundaries.
Owner name Finding accounts associated with a person, trust, estate or company. Try LASTNAME FIRSTNAME and shorter variations.
Owner ID Locating multiple accounts carried under one owner identifier. Each result can represent a different parcel or property type.
Street address Homes and businesses with a standard situs address. Remove suffixes, city or ZIP code if the complete address fails.
Legal description Rural acreage, vacant lots, subdivisions and property without a reliable address. The CAD description may be abbreviated.
Abstract Rural or historic land described by survey or abstract. Match the acreage, owner and geographic ID.
Subdivision Lake lots, residential additions and grouped parcels. Lot, block, section and phase.
Protest status Researching account-level protest information where available. The hearing notice and ARB documents control.
Acreage or value range Finding comparison properties or researching land groups. Comparable use, location, category and improvements.
Property-account decoder

Understand what the Marion CAD account does and does not establish

Use appraisal fields as research clues and routes to controlling records
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
Property or parcel ID The appraisal account used by Marion CAD. That every outside system uses the same identifier. Use it when contacting CAD and matching the tax record.
Geographic ID A geographic or legal parcel reference. A surveyed boundary or guaranteed acreage. Compare the deed, plat and survey.
Owner shown The owner carried for appraisal administration. Clear legal title, lien status or complete ownership history. Search County Clerk records.
Location or situs The physical location used in the appraisal account. A mailing address or complete legal description. Compare the property map and deed.
Legal description Subdivision, lots, blocks, abstract or tract references. That the abbreviated text is adequate for a legal instrument. Open the recorded deed or plat.
Category code How the account is classified for appraisal purposes. Permitted land use, zoning or building-code compliance. Contact the applicable county or city authority for development questions.
Market value CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1. A guaranteed sales price or final tax bill. Compare sales, condition and equal-appraisal evidence.
Appraised value Value after any applicable appraisal limitation. Taxable value after every exemption. Review each taxing-jurisdiction line.
Productivity value A qualifying agricultural, timber or wildlife productivity value. That the special appraisal will continue after a use or ownership change. Verify qualification, acreage, use history and rollback exposure.
Taxable value The value remaining after applicable exemptions for a taxing unit. The live bill, penalty, payment or receipt. Open the Tax Office search.
Deed history Selected deed references carried in the appraisal account. Complete title history or the absence of liens. Search the County Clerk’s official land-record index.
Value explanation

Separate market value, appraised value and taxable value

STEP 1 Market value

Marion CAD’s opinion of what the property would sell for under normal market conditions as of January 1.

STEP 2 Appraised value

The value after an applicable appraisal limitation, such as a residence-homestead cap.

STEP 3 Taxable value

The value remaining after exemptions. It can differ for the county, city, school district and hospital district.

Productivity value follows a separate path. Qualifying agricultural, timber or wildlife land may show both market value and a lower productivity value. The difference can create rollback-tax exposure when the use changes.
Do not estimate the tax bill from market value alone. The final amount depends on taxable value for each taxing unit, adopted tax rates, exemptions, ceilings, credits, penalties and payment history.
Parcel and acreage verification

Use Marion CAD location information without treating it as a survey

Open the complete property account Review the location, geographic ID, subdivision, abstract, legal description and acreage.
Use the embedded account map where available Compare the selected parcel with roads, neighbouring tracts, lot patterns and known landmarks.
Check deed history and recorded records Use the volume, page or instrument information as a route to County Clerk records.
Obtain the recorded plat or survey Use legal documents for acreage, easement, access, encroachment and boundary decisions.
CAD acreage and online parcel lines are appraisal information. They should not replace a recorded deed, subdivision plat, title examination or professional boundary survey.
Notice review

Read the Marion County Notice of Appraised Value before deciding whether to protest

Property identity

Confirm the owner, property ID, mailing address, location, category and legal description.

Land and improvements

Review land value and improvement value separately to identify the source of the increase.

Prior-year comparison

Compare the previous and proposed values and note any new improvement, acreage or classification change.

Exemptions

Verify residence homestead, over-65, disability, veteran or other expected benefits.

Special appraisal

Check agricultural, timber or wildlife qualification and productivity value.

Protest deadline

Use the date printed on the notice rather than relying only on a general May 15 deadline.

Search troubleshooting

Fix common Marion CAD search failures before calling the office

Change one search detail at a time
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner search shows no result The portal may use LASTNAME FIRSTNAME, initials, spouse, trust, estate or company name. Search the last name only, then try owner ID or property ID.
Too many owner results The surname is common or the search is broad. Add first name, city, street, property type or geographic ID.
Address search fails The account may use a different suffix, direction, city or rural format. Use the street number and main street name only.
Rural tract has no normal address The parcel may be indexed by abstract, subdivision, geographic ID or legal description. Use By Property or All Criteria search.
Lake lot opens the wrong parcel Several lots may share a road name or subdivision description. Match lot, block, section, property ID and geographic ID.
Recently purchased property shows seller The recorded deed may still be processing into the appraisal system. Confirm County Clerk recording and save the instrument reference.
Timber or mineral account is missing The account may be appraised separately from the surface real estate. Search by owner, property category, geographic ID or related account.
CAD and tax record differ The databases have different purposes and update schedules. Match the property ID and contact the office controlling the disputed field.
Portal will not load The session may have expired or the site may be undergoing maintenance. Return through marioncad.org, refresh, try another browser and call if a deadline is urgent.
Prepared call script
I am researching Marion CAD property ID [number] / geographic ID [number] for [address or legal description]. The account currently shows [owner, value or property detail]. I need help with [exact missing or incorrect field] for tax year [year]. Which document or department controls this issue?
Marion County situations

Local search tips for Jefferson, Lake O’ the Pines, timberland and rural property

Jefferson residence

Confirm City of Jefferson, Jefferson ISD, county and hospital-district taxable values and exemptions.

Historic Jefferson property

Compare CAD age, class, area and condition with the actual structure and any renovation or repair evidence.

Lake O’ the Pines or subdivision lot

Match the subdivision, section, lot, block, geographic ID and road location rather than relying on the street name alone.

Rural acreage

Use abstract, legal description, property ID or geographic ID and verify acreage through deed and survey records.

Timber property

Review market value, timber productivity value, timber acreage, use history and management documentation.

Agricultural land

Check acreage, qualifying use, productivity value and whether the application covers the complete tract.

Mineral, utility or industrial account

Marion CAD states that these accounts are appraised for the district by Wardlaw Appraisal Group.

Business personal property

Search the business name, owner ID and situs, then confirm the rendition and 2026 exemption treatment.

Inherited property

Search the deceased owner, estate and heirs, then verify probate and recorded deed documents before requesting an ownership change.

Office routing

Send each Marion County property question to the office that controls it

Appraisal, collection and recorded-property records are maintained separately
Your question Correct starting point What to prepare
What is the market or appraised value? Marion Central Appraisal District Property ID, tax year and the value field in question.
Why is an exemption missing? Marion Central Appraisal District Application, ID, qualification date and supporting evidence.
What is the live tax balance? Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector Property or tax account, owner and tax year.
Did my payment post? Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector Receipt, confirmation, payment date, amount and year.
Who legally owns the property? Marion County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, instrument reference and legal description.
Where can I obtain a deed or lien? Marion County Clerk Names, document type, recording date and property description.
Is the acreage or boundary correct? Surveyor, title professional and County Clerk records Deed, plat, prior survey and legal description.
Who sets the tax rate? Each local taxing unit Taxing-jurisdiction list from the CAD account.
Who handles agricultural or timber qualification? Marion Central Appraisal District Acreage, use history, production, leases and management evidence.
Who handles a business-personal-property rendition penalty? CAD for waiver or protest; Tax Office for collection Rendition, filing proof, penalty notice and business account.
Record corrections

Correct the source of the inaccurate Marion County property information

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the recorded deed, probate or ownership document and ask Marion CAD which proof is required for its account update.
Incorrect mailing address Use Marion CAD’s official Change of Address Form and contact the Tax Office separately when its bill also needs correction.
Incorrect location or situs Compare the deed, property map and assigned address before asking which county or city office controls the correction.
Incorrect acreage or legal description Prepare the deed, plat and survey. CAD cannot determine legal boundaries from its map alone.
Incorrect land or improvement detail Prepare photographs, measurements, plans, repair estimates and evidence of actual condition or use.
Incorrect tax payment or balance Contact the Tax Office with the account, tax year, amount, payment method and receipt.

Open address and correction forms
Exemption review

Verify Marion County exemptions before estimating the tax bill

Exemptions reduce taxable value rather than market value. Review each taxing-jurisdiction line because the county, school district, city and hospital district may apply different amounts.

Residence homestead

Confirm the home is the owner’s principal residence and that the exemption appears on the correct account.

Age 65 or older

Review the additional exemption, school-tax ceiling and possible installment or deferral options.

Disabled person

Check qualification documentation, the additional exemption and any applicable school-tax ceiling.

Disabled veteran

Use the correct veteran application and include VA documentation for the claimed category.

Inherited homestead

Prepare heirship, probate, deed and occupancy information when the record is still in a deceased owner’s name.

Other exemptions

Use Marion CAD’s forms page for charitable, religious and other qualifying property applications.

What to prepare before applying

Property ID and geographic ID
Owner name exactly as recorded
Property and mailing addresses
Texas driver license or ID where required
Occupancy or qualification date
Age, disability or VA documentation
Deed, heirship or probate evidence
Submission confirmation or mailing proof
Marion CAD states that homestead applications must include a copy of the applicant’s driver license or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code. An affidavit may also be required in certain situations.
Open Marion CAD exemption forms
Missed the normal filing date? Certain homestead, age, disability, veteran and other exemptions have late-filing provisions. Contact Marion CAD rather than assuming the benefit is permanently lost.
Land productivity appraisal

Prepare agricultural, timber or wildlife documentation before applying

Agricultural appraisal

Prepare acreage, use history, livestock or crop information, leases, income and expense evidence.

Timber appraisal

Prepare timber acreage, planting and management information, forestry plans, harvest cycle and expense records.

Wildlife management

Confirm prior qualification and prepare a written plan and evidence of qualifying wildlife practices.

Marion CAD forms and supporting information
Resource What it helps document Practical use
Agricultural application Open-space agricultural appraisal qualification. File for the property and tax year shown on the application.
Timber application Timber-use and productivity-appraisal qualification. Match timber acreage and management activity to the parcel.
Agricultural expense questionnaire Fencing, fertilizer, herbicide, livestock, hay, hunting and lease expenses. Answer with realistic per-acre information and preserve supporting records.
Timber expense questionnaire Planting, fencing, herbicide, fire breaks, forestry planning and harvest cycle. Identify timber acreage separately from the full parcel acreage.
Minimum-acreage information Local guidance on agricultural or timber use intensity. Do not rely only on parcel size; actual use and history also matter.
Special appraisal is not automatically transferred because land was previously qualified. A buyer, heir or owner changing use should verify filing requirements, qualification history and possible rollback-tax consequences.
Open agricultural and timber forms
2026 business filing

Review Marion CAD’s 2026 business-personal-property notice before filing

Marion CAD published a 2026 notice stating that businesses offering goods or services must complete the new rendition process. This includes certain self-employed, independent-driver and home-based business activity. Use the current Marion CAD form and instructions rather than an older rendition.
Determine whether business personal property existed on January 1 Review furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, inventory, supplies, vehicles and other income-producing tangible property.
Use the current rendition form Marion CAD’s 2026 notice describes new form requirements, including related business entities at the same location.
File even when expecting the new exemption Marion CAD states that an initial rendition is needed so the district can determine the applicable 2026 treatment.
Keep filing confirmation Preserve the signed form, delivery proof, extension request and every supporting schedule.
Review the resulting account and notice Compare the business name, situs, property category, value and exemption treatment.
Marion CAD’s 2026 business notice states that when district inspection and research confirm total business personal property below $125,000, a future rendition may not be required unless the total later exceeds that threshold. Verify the current rule and your specific account with Marion CAD.
Late-rendition penalty: Marion County Tax Office explains that a late or missing business-personal-property rendition penalty is generally 10% of the taxes ultimately imposed. The Tax Office collects the penalty, but Marion CAD controls a waiver or protest request.
Open current rendition forms
Value and appraisal disputes

File a Marion CAD protest that identifies one specific problem

2026 deadline rule: Marion CAD states that a written protest should be filed by May 15 or no later than 30 days after the district mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever date is later. Use the date on the individual notice.
Save the complete property account Keep the property ID, legal description, land, improvements, values, exemptions, productivity value and taxing-jurisdiction information.
Choose the correct protest reason Possible issues include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property description, denied exemption, denied special appraisal or another CAD action.
File a written protest before the deadline Marion CAD provides a Notice of Protest form, but its FAQ explains that a written protest is sufficient when it identifies the owner, property and dissatisfaction with a district decision. Open the Notice of Protest form
Use online protest when available for the account Open the property record and look for the File a Protest option or Marion CAD’s Online Protest service.
Keep proof of filing Save the portal confirmation, certified-mail receipt, delivery proof or stamped copy.
Request and review CAD evidence Compare Marion CAD’s sales, schedules, land tables and property characteristics with your records.
Prepare evidence tied to the reason Use comparable sales, equal-appraisal examples, condition photos, repair estimates, measurements, forestry records, leases or other relevant proof.
Attempt an informal resolution Present a short written summary and review any proposed adjustment before the formal ARB hearing.
Preserve the ARB order The written order controls the tax year under protest and starts any further appeal deadline.

Evidence packet checklist

Notice of Appraised Value
Saved Marion CAD account
One-page requested-value summary
Comparable sales or equal-appraisal table
Dated photographs
Repair or forestry estimates
Measurements or property-detail evidence
CAD evidence with disputed items marked
“My tax bill is too high” does not identify a complete CAD protest reason. Marion CAD appraises property; the taxing units adopt tax rates. Focus on value, equal appraisal, exemptions, classification, productivity appraisal or another district action.
ARB hearing preparation

Prepare for the Marion County Appraisal Review Board hearing

Read the hearing notice

Confirm the date, time, place, hearing method, property and protest issues listed.

Organize evidence

Number every photo, comparable, estimate and supporting document.

Practice a short explanation

State the requested correction and explain the strongest supporting evidence first.

Confirm the hearing status Marion CAD’s website includes a View Protest Hearings resource. The written hearing notice remains controlling.
Bring or submit every document Keep one complete copy for yourself and follow current rules for electronic or advance evidence.
Respond to the district’s evidence Identify incorrect property facts, weak comparables, condition differences or classification errors.
Ask for the exact board decision Record the value, exemption, classification or other decision announced.
Read the written order promptly Further appeal rights may include district court, binding arbitration or another route depending on the property and dispute.
Bills, payments and receipts

Move from the Marion CAD account to the Marion County tax ledger

Marion CAD’s account explains appraisal values and exemptions. The Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector’s system controls the live bill, payments, delinquent balance and receipt.

Open the official tax search Open Marion County Tax Search
Search the correct account The Tax Office website supports searches by owner name, street, owner ID or property ID, with year and pay-status filters.
Review every relevant tax year Confirm whether the balance is current, delinquent, partially paid or connected to a payment arrangement.
Match the tax record to the CAD parcel Compare the owner, property ID, location, legal description and tax year.
Read the convenience fee before paying The Tax Office currently publishes a 2.3% Certified Payments fee for credit or debit cards and a $2 e-check fee.
Save the complete receipt Keep the property account, tax year, amount, fee, payment date and confirmation number.
Confirm the payment posted Reopen the account after processing and verify that payment was applied to the intended property and year.
Marion County Tax Office payment guidance
Situation Published guidance What to verify
In-person payment The Tax Office accepts cash, check and credit card. Card fee, office hours and receipt before leaving.
Mailed payment Mail checks payable to Karen Jones at P.O. Box 907, Jefferson, TX 75657. Amount, tax year, account and mailing deadline.
Card payment A non-refundable 2.3% convenience fee is currently published. The live checkout total before authorizing payment.
E-check A $2 fee is currently published. Bank details, payment amount and confirmation.
Partial payment Full or partial online property-tax payments are accepted. How the payment will be applied and the remaining balance.
Current monthly payments Payments may continue through June, but penalty and interest begin after delinquency. Live payoff and installment options.
Installment agreement The Tax Office publishes a 30% down-payment requirement for certain agreements. Eligibility, term, penalties and written agreement.
July collection penalty Taxes remaining delinquent on July 1 may incur an additional collection penalty of up to 20%. The current payoff before paying.
2026 tax-year timing: January 31, 2027 falls on a Sunday. Under the Texas next-business-day rule, a normal payment deadline should generally extend to Monday, February 1, 2027. The date printed on the individual bill controls.
Not receiving a bill does not automatically remove penalty and interest. The Tax Office advises owners to check the account or request another bill when a statement has not arrived by the middle of December.
Search and pay taxes Read Tax Office payment FAQs
Recorded real-property documents

Use Marion County Clerk records for deeds, liens, releases and plats

Marion County Clerk states that its online real-property records extend from the present back to 1955. The online search is free, but printing a document may require a credit card.
Open the official County Clerk page Review the County Clerk’s instructions before continuing to the external land-record portal. Open Marion County Clerk
Open TexasLandRecords.com Select the Counties tab and choose Marion County from the list. Open real-property records
Use the free-search option Search grantor and grantee names, including spouse, trust, estate, company and spelling variations.
Compare the matching document Review the parties, recording date, document type, legal description, volume, page and instrument information.
Order a certified copy when required Contact the County Clerk to confirm the copy, certification and current fee before ordering.
Use a title professional for title conclusions A public index does not replace a title examination, legal advice or boundary survey.
The CAD deed-history section may not show every instrument affecting title. Search the County Clerk’s index for deeds, liens, releases, easements, probate instruments and other documents.
Property-fraud monitoring

Register for Marion County property-record alerts

Marion County Clerk participates in Property Fraud Alert, an electronic service that sends an email when a land-record document is recorded under a requested name.

Open the County Clerk page Locate the Property Fraud Alert section. Open Marion County Clerk
Register likely name variations Include the full owner name and reasonable versions used in prior deeds.
Review every unexpected alert An alert does not automatically prove fraud; open the recorded document and identify it.
Act promptly when the filing is unknown Contact the County Clerk, title company, lender or qualified Texas attorney depending on the document.
Register for Property Fraud Alert
Buyer, heir and owner checks

Complete these checks before relying on a Marion County property record

Confirm the parcel

Match property ID, geographic ID, legal description, subdivision, abstract, location and acreage.

Review tax balances

Check every tax year, payment status, penalties, partial payments and current payoff.

Search title records

Review deeds, liens, releases, easements and probate documents through County Clerk records.

Recalculate exemptions

The seller’s homestead exemption, appraisal cap and tax ceiling may not transfer to a buyer.

Check taxing units

Identify the county, road and bridge, city, school district and hospital district attached to the parcel.

Review property characteristics

Compare CAD class, area, age, condition, land type and improvements with the actual property.

Check timber or agricultural use

Confirm qualification, productivity value, acreage, use history and rollback exposure.

Verify access and boundaries

Use deed, plat, easement, title and survey records rather than the CAD map alone.

Save closing evidence

Keep the recorded deed, title policy, survey, closing statement, tax certificate and exemption filing proof.

The seller’s current bill may understate future taxes. Exemptions, appraisal caps, tax ceilings and agricultural or timber productivity appraisal may change after ownership or use changes.
2026 property-tax calendar

Important Marion County appraisal and tax dates

Property status and valuation date Most ownership, use, condition and market-value questions begin with the property’s status on January 1.
Business personal property rendition Most rendition statements are due April 15. File a timely written extension request when additional time is needed.
Most exemption and special-appraisal applications Many homestead, agricultural, timber and related applications use an April 30 deadline, subject to late-filing provisions.
Normal appraisal protest deadline File by May 15 or no later than 30 days after Marion CAD mailed the appraisal notice, whichever is later.
Typical appraisal-review period Informal review and ARB hearings generally occur during the appraisal-review season. Follow the hearing notice.
Truth-in-Taxation updates Local officials propose and adopt tax rates, and property-tax transparency databases are updated.
Tax statements generally begin The Tax Office loads the certified roll and adopted rates, calculates taxes and mails statements.

Normal 2026 tax-year payment timing January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the next-business-day rule generally moves timely payment to Monday, February 1, 2027. Verify the bill.
Possible additional collection charge Taxes still delinquent on July 1 may incur an additional collection penalty of up to 20%.
The individual notice, application, hearing order or tax bill controls. General dates do not replace a later mailing date, extension, postponed delinquency date or property-specific rule.
Verified local contacts

Marion County appraisal, tax and recorded-property offices

Marion Central Appraisal District
801 North Tuttle Street
Jefferson, Texas 75657

Phone: (903) 665-2519
Fax: (430) 312-0329
Email: helpdesk@marioncad.org

Chief Appraiser: Anna Lummus

Published administrative hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, closed 12:00 PM-1:00 PM and county holidays.

Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector
119 West Lafayette Street
Jefferson, Texas 75657
Mailing: P.O. Box 907, Jefferson, Texas 75657

Phone: (903) 665-3281
Fax: (903) 665-3132
Email: karen.jones@co.marion.tx.us

Tax Assessor-Collector: Karen G. Jones

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; open during lunch.

Marion County Clerk
Marion County Courthouse
102 West Austin, Room 206
Jefferson, Texas 75657

Phone: (903) 665-3971
Fax: (903) 665-7936

County Clerk: Kim Wise

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.

Before visiting an office

Prepare the property ID, geographic ID, owner, address, legal description, tax year and a short description of the exact task.

Confirm current hours, holiday closure, accepted payment, identification and whether an appointment is needed.

Official action links

Official Marion County Texas property resources

Marion CAD homepage

Use for property search, taxing units, news, reports and appraisal resources.

Open Marion CAD
Property search

Search by owner, property, all criteria or advanced fields.

Open property search
Forms

Find exemption, agricultural, timber, rendition, protest and address forms.

Open Marion CAD forms
CAD frequently asked questions

Review local protest deadlines and common appraisal questions.

Open Marion CAD FAQs
Tax Office

Use for bills, payments, receipts, payment plans and delinquent balances.

Open Marion County Tax Office
Tax search and payment

Search by owner, street, owner ID or property ID and review payment status.

Open tax search
County Clerk

Find land-record instructions, office contacts, fees and fraud alerts.

Open Marion County Clerk
Real property records

Search deeds, liens, releases, plats and other recorded instruments.

Open land records
Texas Comptroller directory

Cross-check appraisal-district, Tax Office and taxing-unit contacts.

Open Marion County directory
Editorial accountability

How this Marion County guide was researched

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Independent review of Marion County appraisal, tax and land-record systems

This version preserves both images used in the existing article while rebuilding the page around complete tasks: property search, field interpretation, missing-result fixes, exemptions, agricultural and timber appraisal, 2026 business filings, protests, tax payments, deeds and property-fraud monitoring.

Official resources reviewed include Marion Central Appraisal District, Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector, Marion County Clerk and Texas Comptroller property-tax guidance.

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website and is not operated by Marion Central Appraisal District or Marion County.

Marion County answers

10 common Marion County appraisal and property-search questions

1. What is the official Marion County Appraisal District website?

The official website is marioncad.org. Use it for property search, forms, exemptions, agricultural and timber information, reports and protest help.

2. How do I search Marion County Texas property records?

Use Marion CAD’s official search and begin with a property ID, geographic ID, owner name or address. By Property and All Criteria searches also support legal description, abstract, subdivision and other filters.

3. Why does a Marion CAD owner-name search show no result?

The record may use LASTNAME FIRSTNAME format, initials, spouse, trust, estate, company or prior owner. Try the last name only, owner ID, property ID, geographic ID or legal description.

4. Does a Marion CAD property record prove legal ownership?

No. It is an appraisal record. Use Marion County Clerk’s official land-record search for deeds, liens, releases, easements, plats and document history.

5. Does Marion Central Appraisal District collect property taxes?

No. Marion CAD determines appraisal values and administers exemptions and special appraisals. Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector handles bills, payments, receipts and delinquent balances.

6. How do I pay Marion County property taxes online?

Use the official Marion County Tax Office search. Confirm the account and tax year, review the live fee and save the payment confirmation and receipt.

7. What is the Marion County property-tax protest deadline for 2026?

Most protests are due by May 15 or no later than 30 days after Marion CAD mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The deadline printed on the individual notice controls.

8. How do I verify a Marion County homestead exemption?

Open the complete CAD account and review exemption and taxable-value information for each taxing jurisdiction. If the exemption is missing, use Marion CAD’s official forms page and keep proof of filing.

9. Where can I search Marion County deeds and liens?

Marion County Clerk directs users to TexasLandRecords.com. Select the Counties tab, choose Marion County and use the free-search option.

10. Where is Marion Central Appraisal District located?

Marion Central Appraisal District is located at 801 North Tuttle Street, Jefferson, Texas 75657. Its phone number is (903) 665-2519 and its email is helpdesk@marioncad.org.

Accuracy, ownership and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Marion Central Appraisal District, the Marion County Appraisal Review Board, Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector, Marion County Clerk, Marion County government or the Texas Comptroller.

Property owners, values, exemptions, productivity appraisal, search interfaces, tax balances, convenience fees, office hours, forms and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before paying, filing, travelling, buying, selling or making a legal or financial decision.

Marion CAD maps, acreage, legal descriptions and deed-history fields are intended for appraisal research and should not replace a recorded deed, plat, title examination or professional survey.

Official-source review completed July 2026. Sources reviewed include Marion Central Appraisal District, Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector, Marion County Clerk and Texas Comptroller property-tax resources.

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