Instructions for Completing the Request for Written Statement and
Submitting Written Statement to Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
1. Download/print the Written Statement Application attached at the bottom of this article which provides verification that the winning bidder has no outstanding delinquent taxes due on any property
located within Dallas County.
2. The Written Statement Application MUST be completed, notarized and sent to the Dallas
County Tax Office either by US Mail or by submitting a request through our website, along with a
check for $10, payable to John R. Ames, Tax Assessor/Collector to:
Dallas County Tax Office Attn: Special Inventory Records Building
500 Elm St, Ste 3300
Dallas, TX 75202
3. Upon receipt and review of the Written Statement Application, and the $10 check, the Dallas
County Tax Assessor will generate a “Written Statement” (also known as a Bidder Certificate) that
is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.
4. The Written Statement will be returned via e-mail (if provided) or regular mail to the
requestor. Please allow 3-5 business days for receipt, research and issuance of the Written
Statement. Failure to submit payment with the Written Statement Application will delay the issuance
of the Written Statement. The Dallas County Tax Office cannot ensure that requests received the day
of the Tax Sale can be completed prior to the end of the sale.
5. The certified Written Statement form must be submitted to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
via fax 214-761-1391 at least 2 business days before the day of the sale in which the bidder
intends to participate.
Sheriff’s Deed will NOT be issued without a valid Written Statement on file.