Upshur County Appraisal District CAD Property Search 2026

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Upshur County, Texas · CAD search, timber land, exemptions, protests, tax payment and deeds

Verify the Upshur Property Account Before You File, Protest or Pay

Start with Upshur County Appraisal District when you need the owner display, Property ID, Geographic ID, appraisal value, exemption status, land record, improvement data, map or protest information.

Move to the Upshur County Tax Office or another collector named on the statement for bills, balances, receipts and payments. Use the County Clerk when you need a recorded deed, lien, release, plat or official ownership document.

Search official Upshur CAD records Pay property taxes safely Fix a missing property
Property ID Geographic ID Owner surname Street or county road Abstract or subdivision Correct appraisal year
UPSHUR PROPERTY CONTROL VERIFYING PARCEL
UPSHUR CAD SEARCH 2026 PRELIMINARY
APPRAISAL + TAX ROUTE
ACCOUNT VERIFIED
PROPERTY ID + TAX YEAR MATCHED
Current 2026 data notice: the official Upshur CAD search labels displayed 2026 values as preliminary and subject to change before certification. Save the live record date and verify time-sensitive figures directly with the appraisal district.
Online-form processing notice: Upshur CAD states that an online application marked “approved” is still pending final processing. Recheck the appraisal account before assuming an exemption, ownership change or application has been fully completed.
Official search

Owner, address, ID, ARB and advanced search options.

2026 values

Currently labelled preliminary before certification.

CAD does not collect

Tax bills and payments belong with the named collector.

CAD office

105 Diamond Loch Road, Gilmer, Texas 75644.

Official review

Portals and office information checked July 28, 2026.

Start with the correct office

What do you need to do with the Upshur County property?

This tool runs in the browser and does not request, store or transmit an owner name, address, Property ID or tax account number.

APPRAISAL RECORD Owner, value or exemption

Use Upshur CAD and verify the Property ID, year, legal description and property type.

Follow the search walkthrough
RURAL OR TIMBER LAND Map and legal-description search

Use the abstract, subdivision, Geographic ID and interactive map when an address is unreliable.

Use the map safely
TAX PAYMENT Bill, receipt or balance

Confirm the collector and tax year before entering the ACT payment portal.

Follow payment steps
RECORDED OWNERSHIP Deed, lien, release or plat

Use the County Clerk property-record portal when CAD ownership data is not sufficient.

Search recorded documents
VALUE DISPUTE Protest and ARB evidence

Save the preliminary record, identify the exact issue and file before the applicable deadline.

Prepare a protest file
NEW OWNER Homestead or ownership update

Confirm the recorded deed, submit the correct application and later verify final processing.

Use the new-owner checklist

Go directly to the Upshur County property task

Start with the search and account-verification sections. Later sections cover tax payment, exemptions, protests, timber land, maps, deeds and verified staff contacts.

Original search-interface guide

Use the search tab that matches the information you already have

ILLUSTRATIVE UPSHUR CAD SEARCH GUIDE VERIFY LIVE LABELS
Owner Address ID ARB Search Advanced
Owner name: Last Name First Name
Street name, Property ID or Geographic ID
Tax year and property type
Search and open full record
Verify before relying on the result

Owner · Situs · Property ID · Legal description · Year

This is an independent instructional diagram, not a screenshot or replica of the live government portal. Interface labels and layout can change.

OWNER Person, trust or business

Use surname first, then try fewer words when needed.

ADDRESS Street or county road

Begin with the main street name rather than a long formatted address.

ID Precise account match

Use Property ID, Owner ID or Geographic ID from a notice or prior record.

ARB SEARCH Protest information

Use protest status and hearing-related fields when available.

ADVANCED Complex rural search

Add abstract, subdivision, mobile-home park, neighbourhood or property type.

Appraisal-record field decoder

Understand what the Upshur CAD account can—and cannot—prove

Use each appraisal field as a verification clue
Field What it helps identify What it does not establish Best next action
Property ID The appraisal account maintained by Upshur CAD. A deed instrument or payment confirmation. Save it for forms, protests, calls and tax searches.
Geographic ID A geographic or parcel-related account reference. A surveyed legal boundary. Compare it with the map, deed and legal description.
Owner name The owner displayed for appraisal administration. Complete legal title or the absence of liens and other interests. Search the County Clerk’s recorded documents.
Situs address The assigned physical property location. The complete legal description or rural boundary. Compare the legal description and map.
Legal description The lot, block, subdivision, abstract, survey or tract. That abbreviated CAD text is sufficient for a deed or survey. Obtain the recorded deed, plat or survey.
Market value Upshur CAD’s January 1 estimate of market value. The sale price, lender appraisal or final tax bill. Review characteristics and appraisal evidence.
Appraised value The value after an applicable cap or special appraisal. That market value is correct or cannot be protested. Compare market, appraised and taxable values.
Taxable value The value remaining for a taxing unit after applicable exemptions. The amount due without the unit’s adopted rate. Match it with the official tax statement.
Exemptions Homestead, age, disability, veteran or other approved treatment. That every taxing unit applies the same exemption amount. Review taxable values unit by unit.
Land and improvements Acreage, land class, building area, age, class and property features. That every measurement or condition detail is correct. Document errors with photographs, measurements or records.
Protest status Whether an account has protest or hearing-related information. That a deadline or appointment has not changed. Verify the live status and notice with Upshur CAD.
Preliminary-value caution: do not use a 2026 preliminary search value as though it were a certified appraisal roll, final tax bill or legal valuation statement.
Search troubleshooting

Fix an owner, address or rural-property search that returns nothing

Change one search variable before assuming the account is missing
Problem Likely reason Best correction
Full owner name fails The record may use surname-first order, initials, a spouse, estate, trust or business. Search only the first or last name.
Full address fails The portal may use a simpler road or street format. Use only the main street or county-road name.
Rural tract has no useful address The account may be indexed by owner, abstract, Geographic ID or legal description. Use Advanced Search and the interactive map.
Timber or open-space account is unclear The market-value and special-appraisal information may appear in different fields. Open the complete account and review land details and exemptions.
Mobile home is missing The home and underlying land can be separate appraisal accounts. Use the mobile-home-park and property-type filters.
New owner is not displayed The deed or CAD ownership update may still be processing. Confirm recording with the Clerk and give CAD the instrument details.
Online form says approved Upshur CAD states that approval is still pending final processing. Keep the confirmation and later verify the account record.
2026 value changes after saving The portal labels 2026 values preliminary before certification. Save the date and recheck the official record before relying on it.
Tax payment is not shown by CAD Payment posting belongs to the collecting tax office, not the appraisal district. Open the official tax account and verify the receipt or balance.
Useful call script: “I am trying to locate or correct account [Property ID if known] for [owner] at [address, abstract or legal description]. Can you confirm the correct account and explain whether an ownership, exemption, property-data or application update is pending?”
Call Upshur CAD: 903-843-3041 Open staff routing
CAD vs tax office vs County Clerk

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

Do not use the appraisal district as a payment or deed office
Your task Correct starting point What the office controls
Owner display, property details or appraisal value Upshur CAD Appraisal account, property characteristics, values and mapping.
Homestead, disability, veteran or special exemption Upshur CAD forms or Taxpayer Portal Exemption applications, evidence review and appraisal records.
Agricultural, timber or wildlife appraisal Upshur CAD Qualification, land-use records and special appraisal.
Appraisal protest or ARB hearing Upshur CAD and independent ARB Protest filing, evidence review and appraisal dispute resolution.
Tax bill, payment, receipt or delinquent balance Collector printed on the statement Billing, collection, penalties, interest and payment posting.
Deed, lien, release, plat or certified record Upshur County Clerk Recorded official public records and document copies.
Legal boundary or acreage dispute Deed, plat and licensed survey Legal description and professionally surveyed boundaries.
Current leadership note: the official Upshur CAD homepage currently lists Lori Fetterman as Interim Chief Appraiser. The Texas Comptroller directory displays older contact information, so use the current district website when leadership details conflict.
Tax search, payment and receipt

Verify the collector and account before paying Upshur County property tax

Upshur CAD does not collect or levy taxes. Begin with the collector printed on the statement. The Upshur County Tax Office serves many county, school, city, college and emergency-service accounts, while some Gladewater-area accounts may involve the Gladewater Tax Office.
Read the collector name on the statement Check the payment coupon, mailing address and portal before assuming the county tax office collects every local bill.
Open the official Upshur County tax portal Begin from the county website or the verified ACT portal. Open Upshur County Tax Search
Choose the strongest search field The portal supports owner name, property address, account number, CAD reference number and fiduciary number.
Format the owner name surname first The portal example uses “Jones Mary.” A common owner can be narrowed with a second address or account criterion.
Use the CAD reference number when available The portal example shows a reference in a format such as R071466.
Verify every property and tax year Compare the owner, address, account, CAD reference, taxing units, amount due and payment history.
Review the live convenience fee The portal currently publishes a 2.5% credit-card fee with a $2 minimum and a $2 fee for eCheck payments. The checkout amount controls.
Add accounts carefully The shopping cart can accept several accounts. Recheck every account and year before leaving the ACT portal for payment processing.
Save the confirmation immediately Preserve the account, property, tax year, amount, fee, date, payment method and confirmation number.
Verify posting before paying again Contact the Tax Office with the receipt when a processed payment still appears due.
Gilmer lobby

215 North Titus Street. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Gilmer drive-through

Published hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM.

Branch offices

Gladewater and Ore City locations have limited weekly schedules. Verify hours before travelling.

Search and pay property tax Open Tax Office details Open Truth in Taxation
Appraisal-to-tax workflow

Follow the value from the preliminary appraisal to the tax statement

Upshur County appraisal and property-tax flow Preliminary market value flows through appraisal limits, exemptions, local tax rates and tax collection. MARKET VALUE January 1 estimate Preliminary or certified APPRAISAL LIMIT Homestead cap, ag or timber appraisal EXEMPTIONS Homestead, age, disability or veteran TAX STATEMENT Taxable values × adopted local rates Upshur CAD determines appraisal values; local units adopt rates; the named collector receives payment.
Market value

The district’s estimate of the property’s market value as of January 1.

Appraised value

The value after an applicable appraisal cap, limitation or special appraisal.

Taxable value

The amount remaining for a taxing unit after its applicable exemptions.

Tax statement

The collector applies adopted rates to certified taxable values.

A preliminary appraisal value is not a tax bill. Taxing units generally propose and adopt rates later in the year, and the resulting bill is issued by the collector.
Homestead and exemption workflow

Submit the correct application, then verify final processing

Texas school districts currently provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. Other county, city, college, emergency-service and local exemptions can differ.
Find the correct Upshur CAD account Save the Property ID, owner display, address, legal description and current exemption information.
Open the official forms page Upshur CAD publishes homestead, age, disability, veteran, agricultural, timber, wildlife, rendition and protest forms. Open Upshur CAD Forms
Select the application that matches the property Do not use a residence-homestead form for timber appraisal, wildlife management, business property or another specialised filing.
Prepare identification and evidence Upshur CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver licence copy or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code.
Use the Taxpayer Portal when appropriate Enrolled users can access property details, request electronic communication, review documents and manage available applications. Open Upshur CAD Taxpayer Portal
Do not stop at “approved” The district states that approved online applications remain pending final processing.
Keep proof of filing Save the portal confirmation, email, certified-mail receipt, fax report or stamped copy.
Recheck the appraisal account Confirm that the exemption appears for the correct property, year and taxing units after final processing.
New homeowner

Upshur CAD mailed new-owner homestead and agricultural or timber applications in February 2026 when the previous owner had qualifying treatment.

Senior or disabled owner

Use the matching exemption application and verify taxable values and any applicable tax ceiling.

Disabled veteran

Prepare the required VA rating, ownership and residency documents for the applicable exemption.

New-owner warning: a seller’s exemption, appraisal cap, tax ceiling, agricultural appraisal or timber appraisal does not automatically become the buyer’s permanent benefit.
2026 protest and ARB workflow

Build the Upshur CAD protest around a specific, provable issue

General filing deadline: Upshur’s ARB states that most protests are due May 15 or no later than 30 days after the district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later.

Because it is now late July 2026, the ordinary protest deadline has passed for many accounts. Upshur’s ARB guidance explains that certain late protests, failure-to-receive-notice claims and limited appraisal-roll corrections can depend on the facts and timing.

Save the current appraisal record Capture the preliminary-value notice, Property ID, property details, exemptions, land, improvements and legal description.
Read the Notice of Appraised Value Confirm the mailing date, deadline, value, filing instructions and protest rights.
Identify the exact protest reason Common issues include market value, unequal appraisal, wrong square footage, incorrect condition, acreage, exemption, ownership or special appraisal.
Use the official online protest route when eligible Open Upshur CAD Online Protest
Use the official protest form when needed The Upshur ARB page links to the Notice of Protest and evidence affidavit. Open ARB forms and procedures
Collect evidence connected to the selected reason Use photographs, repair estimates, measurements, surveys, closing documents, comparable sales, unequal-appraisal examples or business records.
Attempt an informal resolution Upshur’s ARB guidance states that an appraiser may resolve a protest before the formal hearing when the evidence supports an agreement.
Prepare for the formal ARB hearing Keep the presentation simple, organised and based on facts rather than emotional arguments.
Save the ARB order and further deadlines Keep the hearing notice, evidence, settlement documents, mailing envelope and final order.

Evidence checklist

Notice of Appraised Value and mailing envelope
Current and previous Upshur CAD records
Dated photographs showing property condition
Repair estimates tied to visible defects
Comparable sales or unequal-appraisal accounts
Closing disclosure or recent purchase evidence
Survey, measurement or acreage evidence
One-page statement of the requested correction
Actionable protest wording: “The appraisal record lists 2,100 square feet, but the attached survey and building plan show 1,820 square feet.” This is more useful than saying only that the taxes are too high.
Agricultural, timber and wildlife property

Review special appraisal separately from the land’s market value

Upshur County includes pasture, timber, wooded acreage, farms, wildlife-use land and mixed rural property. Qualifying open-space or timber appraisal can produce an appraised value based on productivity rather than the land’s full market value.

Open the complete land account Review market value, special-appraisal value, acreage, land class and exemption or appraisal codes.
Select the correct official application Upshur CAD publishes separate agricultural, timber and wildlife resources. Open land-appraisal forms
Prepare land-use history Include prior use, lease information, production, livestock, hay, crop, timber-management or wildlife-management activity.
Prepare maps and acreage information Mark the land actually used for the qualifying activity and identify non-qualifying homesites or commercial areas.
Document timber management Useful records may include forest-management plans, planting, thinning, harvesting, receipts, contracts and photographs.
Document wildlife practices Wildlife appraisal generally requires qualifying prior agricultural appraisal and an active wildlife-management plan.
Report a change in use Converting qualifying land to a non-qualifying use can affect future appraisal and may create additional tax consequences.
Verify final approval Keep the filing proof and confirm the special appraisal on the correct property and year.
Timber tract

Separate the commercial timber acreage from the homesite, road, pond or other non-qualifying area.

Leased pasture

Keep the written lease, stocking evidence, photographs and management records.

New rural buyer

Do not assume the prior owner’s agricultural or timber appraisal automatically continues after closing.

Tax-rate and protest estimator

Estimate the bill using the property’s complete rate stack

Upshur CAD publishes 2025 tax-rate information, while the Upshur Truth in Taxation database is intended to provide 2026 proposed and adopted rate information as local taxing units complete their rate process.

Open Upshur CAD tax information Open Upshur Truth in Taxation Find property taxing units

Simple Upshur County property-tax estimate

Different taxing units can use different taxable values.
Estimated taxable value $0
Estimated annual tax $0
Monthly reserve $0
Possible net protest saving $0

Educational estimate only: the real bill can use different exemptions or taxable values for the county, city, school, college, emergency-service district and other units.
Deeds, liens, releases and recorded documents

Use the County Clerk when the CAD owner display is not enough

The Upshur County Clerk maintains official public records. The county provides a self-service property-record system, while certified copies must be obtained through the Clerk’s office or by mail under the portal’s instructions.

Save the Upshur CAD account details Record the owner, Property ID, Geographic ID, address, legal description, abstract and acreage.
Open the official County Clerk property-record portal Search Upshur County Property Records
Search current and prior parties Try the grantor, grantee, owner, former owner, trust, estate or business.
Use recording information when available Search by instrument number, recording date, document type, volume and page or legal description.
Compare the recorded legal description Match the lot, block, subdivision, abstract, survey, tract or acreage with the CAD account.
Choose the correct copy type A public-search image may work for research. A court, lender, government agency or legal transaction may require a certified copy.
Provide recording details to Upshur CAD When ownership has not updated, give CAD the instrument number, recording date, parties, legal description and Property ID.
Upshur County Clerk
150 E. Jefferson
Gilmer, Texas 75644

Mailing: P.O. Box 730, Gilmer, TX 75644
Phone: 903-843-4015
Fax: 903-843-4504
Email: Terri.Ross@countyofupshur.com

County Clerk: Terri Ross

Published Clerk hours

Monday–Thursday:
8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Lunch: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM

Friday:
8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Ownership warning: an appraisal owner display is not a title opinion. Deeds, probate records, liens, easements, mineral reservations and releases can affect legal ownership.
Local property situations

Adjust the search to the Upshur County property type and location

Gilmer residence

Verify City of Gilmer, Gilmer ISD, county and any applicable college or emergency-service district before estimating tax.

Big Sandy property

Confirm the City of Big Sandy and Big Sandy ISD rather than using a Gilmer rate example.

Ore City property

Check Ore City ISD, city limits, county tax collection and any separate local instructions.

Gladewater-area account

Confirm the county, city, school district and collector because Gladewater-area taxing boundaries cross county lines.

Harmony, New Diana or Union Grove property

Verify the exact school district and collector shown on the statement before paying.

East Mountain property

Confirm city limits, school district, emergency-service district and applicable tax office.

Timber or wooded acreage

Review market value, timber appraisal, land class, qualifying acreage and current management activity.

Lake Gilmer-area tract

Use the subdivision, owner, Property ID and map when the mailing address and physical parcel location differ.

Manufactured home

Search both the mobile-home account and the underlying land because they may be separately owned or appraised.

Business personal property

Search the legal business name, DBA, owner and location. Equipment and inventory can be separate from the real estate.

Inherited rural property

Search the deceased owner, estate, heirs and prior account, then compare probate or deed records with CAD.

Recent purchase

Confirm the deed, ownership display, homestead application and preliminary 2026 value before relying on the account.

Verified office and staff routing

Contact the Upshur County office or staff area that handles the issue

Upshur County Appraisal District
105 Diamond Loch Road
Gilmer, Texas 75644

Phone: 903-843-3041
Fax: 903-843-5764
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Interim Chief Appraiser: Lori Fetterman

Upshur CAD staff routing
  • General questions: Extension 2113
  • Agricultural or timber valuation: Kristy Maxfield, extension 2116
  • Homestead, disabled veteran or disability exemption: Magan Espinoza, extension 2118
  • Deeds, ownership and special exemptions: Angela Tuel, extension 2110
  • Mortgage companies: Debbie Knight, extension 2107
Open current staff directory
Upshur County Tax Assessor-Collector
215 North Titus Street
Gilmer, Texas 75644

Collections: 903-843-3085
Fax: 903-843-3083

Tax Assessor-Collector: Luana Howell
Lobby: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Drive-through: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM

Tax Office branch locations

Gladewater:
2498 West Upshur
Monday–Wednesday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Phone: 903-680-8353

Ore City:
220 E. Main Street
Thursday–Friday, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 12:30 PM–4:00 PM
Phone: 903-680-8319

Before visiting: bring the Property ID, Geographic ID, owner name, address, legal description, appraisal year, notice, deed instrument, filing confirmation or payment receipt connected to the question.
Official action centre

Open the exact Upshur County property resource

Upshur CAD homepage

Current notices, office information, property tools and district resources.

Open Upshur CAD
Property search

Search by owner, address, Property ID, Geographic ID or advanced criteria.

Search official records
Interactive map

Locate rural, timber, lake-area and subdivision parcels.

Open map
Online protest

Use the district’s electronic protest service when the account is eligible.

Open online protest
Taxpayer Portal

Manage available applications, property details, documents and communications.

Open Taxpayer Portal
Official forms

Find homestead, veteran, agricultural, timber, rendition and protest forms.

Open forms
ARB information

Review hearing procedures, protest forms, affidavits and protest FAQs.

Open ARB information
Property-tax payment

Search balances and pay accounts collected by the Upshur County Tax Office.

Open tax portal
County Clerk records

Search recorded deeds, liens, releases, plats and other public records.

Search property records

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Existing image and editorial review

How this Upshur County guide was rebuilt

AppraisalDistrict.org editorial reviewer working at a desk
The image available in the original article has been retained

The previous page did not include a county-specific property-search screenshot. Its existing editorial image is preserved here, while the new portal guide uses an independently created instructional diagram rather than imitating the official search interface.

The article was rebuilt around current Upshur CAD search notices, preliminary 2026 data, Taxpayer Portal processing, ARB guidance, staff routing, tax-payment fees, county collection offices and County Clerk records.

Last reviewed July 28, 2026. Property values, forms, processing status, collector contracts, tax rates, payment fees, staff assignments and office schedules can change after publication.

10 Upshur County answers

Upshur County Appraisal District FAQs

What is the official Upshur County Appraisal District website?

The official website is upshur-cad.org. Use it for property search, maps, forms, appraisal information, exemptions, protests and office contacts.

How do I search Upshur County property records?

Use the official Upshur CAD property search. Search by owner, address, Property ID, Geographic ID or advanced criteria, then verify the complete account.

Why can I not find an Upshur County property by address?

The official search recommends using a simpler query such as only the street name. Rural, timber, mobile-home and lake-area properties may also be easier to locate by owner, Property ID, Geographic ID, abstract, subdivision or map.

Are 2026 Upshur CAD values final?

The official search currently labels displayed 2026 values as preliminary and subject to change before certification. Read the live notice and verify time-sensitive information directly with Upshur CAD.

Does Upshur CAD collect property taxes?

No. Upshur CAD states that it does not collect or levy taxes. Use the Upshur County Tax Office, Gladewater Tax Office or the collector printed on the tax statement for bills, payments, receipts, penalties and balances.

How do I pay Upshur County property taxes online?

Use the official Upshur County ACT tax portal. Search the account, verify the property and tax year, review the live payment fee and save the confirmation.

How do I apply for an Upshur County homestead exemption?

Locate the correct appraisal account and use the official Upshur CAD forms or Taxpayer Portal. Homestead applications must include a driver licence copy or other required information.

What is the Upshur CAD protest deadline?

The Upshur Appraisal Review Board states that most protests are due May 15 or no later than 30 days after the appraisal district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later.

Where can I search Upshur County deeds and liens?

Use the official Upshur County Clerk Property Records portal. Contact the County Clerk when a certified deed, lien, release, plat or other official document is required.

Is the Upshur CAD interactive map a legal survey?

No. The map is useful for appraisal research, rural parcel location and nearby-property context, but it is not a deed, title opinion, boundary guarantee or legal survey.

Independence, accuracy and property-record notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website. It is not Upshur County Appraisal District, Upshur County, a tax office, Appraisal Review Board, County Clerk, title company, surveying firm or law firm.

Appraisal values, preliminary data, owner displays, exemptions, maps, application status, collector arrangements, tax balances, rates, payment fees, forms, deadlines, staff and office hours can change. Verify the correct property, year, taxing unit and collector before filing or paying.

Upshur CAD records and maps are appraisal research tools. They are not certified deeds, title opinions, legal surveys or guarantees of ownership. Obtain the appropriate recorded documents and qualified professional assistance when legal certainty is required.

Primary official sources reviewed: Upshur County Appraisal District homepage, property search, search help, interactive map, forms, Taxpayer Portal, ARB guidance, tax information, reports and contact pages; Upshur County Tax Assessor-Collector and ACT payment portal; Upshur County Clerk and Citizen Self Service property-record system; Texas Comptroller Upshur County directory and Texas property-tax guidance.

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