According to the Texas Constitution, the Tax Assessor-Collector is a constitutionally required office for counties with more than 10,000 population.  There are two main duties at the Smith County Tax Office which are the collection of property taxes and the licensing and titling of vehicles.

Property Taxes

The Smith County Tax Assessor-Collector:

• Mails tax statements to taxpayers each year
• Submits a list of delinquent tax accounts to the designated authorities
• Collects property taxes for contracting taxing jurisdictions in Smith County
• Distributes tax collections to contracting taxing jurisdictions
• Issues receipts for taxes paid
• Notifies delinquent taxpayers of their delinquent status
  

Motor Vehicle Registration

The Smith County Tax Assessor-Collector:

• Registers motor vehicles for the Texas Department of Transportation
• Processes applications for certificate of title for automobile purchase/owners
• Collects fees for the Texas Department of Transportation
• Distributes registration and title fees to the Texas Department of Transportation
• Distributes motor vehicle sales tax fees to the Texas State Comptroller
• Issues special license plates
• Processes applications for certificates of title for motorboats
  

If you have any questions after visiting our website, please contact us at taxoffice@smith-county.com or call our main office at (903) 590-2920. 

If you see something you do not understand, or if you do not see something that you are looking for please tell us.  Our goal is to provide the best possible service for you. 

PLEASE NOTE: information changes needed on tax statements (i.e. name, address, etc...) are made through the Smith County Appraisal District.  Contact SCAD at (903) 510-8600.