The Request to Redact Information Form is the written request, printed under the heading "Request to Redact Social Security Number," that the Bexar County Clerk's Office accepts from an individual who wants a Social Security number (SSN) shortened to its last four digits on information the clerk maintains. It is addressed to the Recordings Section and rests on Texas Government Code 552.147(d). On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by Bexar County at bexar.org.
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What is Request to Redact Information Form – Bexar County, TX?
The Request to Redact Information Form is the Bexar County Clerk's Office form, headed "Request to Redact Social Security Number," that an individual signs to ask the clerk to redact a portion of the individual's Social Security number (SSN) so that only the last four digits are displayed.
The form cites Texas Government Code 552.147(d). Under that provision, as the form summarizes it, an individual may submit a written request to redact part of the individual's SSN on any information maintained by the clerk that is not required by law to maintain the entire number, and the clerk must comply within a reasonable amount of time.
The form asks for four things: the individual's name (last, first, middle initial), the full Social Security number, any other aliases under which documents may be filed, and a list of all known documents filed with the county clerk, described as specifically as possible. The signer then acknowledges that the SSN will be redacted to show only the last four digits and that they agree, or are authorized to agree, to this action.
A "For Official Use Only" block at the bottom holds the date of the request, the date of compliance and the clerk's signature; the requester does not complete it.
The request covers documents already on file. The form states that a new request is needed to redact information on future documents filed with the clerk that contain the individual's full SSN.
Who needs to file Request to Redact Information Form – Bexar County, TX?
An individual whose full Social Security number appears on information maintained by the Bexar County Clerk, and who wants only the last four digits displayed, completes this form.
- The individual named on line 1. The individual may sign for themselves.
- A representative. The signature block reads "Individual/Representative," and the acknowledgment says you agree "or are authorized to agree" to the redaction. A representative therefore prints their own full name and signs; the form does not describe what proof of authority is needed.
The request applies to information that the clerk is not required by law to keep in full. The form does not promise redaction of anything the clerk must maintain in its entirety.
The form is also not a one-time fix for everything. If new documents containing your full SSN are filed with the clerk later, the form says a new request is needed for them.
When to file Request to Redact Information Form – Bexar County, TX
There is no deadline printed on the form. You submit it when you want your Social Security number redacted on documents the Bexar County Clerk already maintains, listing the documents you know of on line 4.
Timing after you submit is set by Texas Government Code 552.147(d), as the form summarizes it: the clerk must comply within a reasonable amount of time. The form gives no fixed number of days; the clerk records the date of the request and the date of compliance in the "For Official Use Only" block.
Because the request does not cover later filings, submit a new request whenever additional documents containing your full SSN are filed with the clerk.
How to fill out Request to Redact Information Form – Bexar County, TX
Open the form and read the notice
The form is headed "Request to Redact Social Security Number" and cites Texas Government Code 552.147(d). Note that a new request is needed for future documents with your full SSN.
Enter the individual's name
Line 1: write the Last name, First name and M.I. of the individual whose SSN is to be redacted.
Enter the Social Security number
Line 2: write the individual's Social Security number in the spaces provided, which are split by slashes.
List any aliases
Line 3: list every other alias under which documents may be filed, so the clerk can find them.
List the known documents
Line 4: list all known documents filed with the county clerk, as specifically as you can.
Read the acknowledgment
By signing, you confirm the SSN will be redacted to display only the last four digits and that you agree, or are authorized to agree, to this action.
Print your name, sign and date
Enter the printed full name of the individual or representative, then the signature and the date signed. If you are a representative, enter your own name.
Leave the official-use block blank
The "For Official Use Only" block (date of request, date of compliance, signature of clerk) is for the clerk.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, the SSN and the document list, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Request to Redact Information Form – Bexar County, TX
The form is directed to the Bexar County Clerk's Office and prints one address; it names no other channel.
- Address on the form: Bexar County Clerk's Office, ATTN: Recordings Section, 100 Dolorosa, Suite 104, San Antonio, Texas 78205.
Complete every line, sign and date the form, and send it to the Recordings Section at that address. The form does not say whether to deliver it in person or by mail, and it states no fee, so confirm those details with the Clerk's Office before sending. If you print the form and write by hand, the form asks for blue or black ink. The county's forms page is at https://www.bexar.org/3506/Forms, and the PDF is at https://www.bexar.org/DocumentCenter/View/32519/Redaction-Form.
Leave the "For Official Use Only" block blank; the clerk completes it. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing by hand in a color other than blue or black ink; the form asks for blue or black ink.
- Leaving line 4 vague or blank; the form asks you to list all known documents filed with the county clerk, as specifically as possible.
- Omitting other names on line 3 under which documents may have been filed, so those documents are not identified.
- Assuming one request covers documents filed later; the form says a new request is needed for future documents with your full SSN.
- Expecting the entire SSN to be removed; the acknowledgment says the number will display only the last four digits.
- Signing for someone else without being authorized; the signer agrees that they are the individual or are authorized to agree.
- Skipping the printed full name or the date signed next to the signature.
- Filling in the "For Official Use Only" block, which is reserved for the clerk's dates and signature.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bexar County Request to Redact Information Form?
It is a request, headed "Request to Redact Social Security Number," that asks the Bexar County Clerk's Office to redact an individual's SSN so only the last four digits display on information the clerk maintains. It relies on Texas Government Code 552.147(d).
Is this a Bexar County property tax form?
No. This form only asks the Bexar County Clerk to redact a Social Security number on records the clerk maintains. It is addressed to the clerk's Recordings Section and has no lines for property tax matters.
Who can sign the redaction request?
The individual whose SSN is to be redacted, or a representative. The signature block says "Individual/Representative," and the signer agrees they are the individual or are authorized to agree. A representative prints their own full name.
What will show after the SSN is redacted?
Only the last four digits of the Social Security number. The acknowledgment above the signature says the SSN of the named individual will be redacted to display just those four digits.
Do I need a new request for documents filed later?
Yes. The form states that a new request is needed to redact information on future documents filed with the clerk that contain your full Social Security number. A request covers the documents that exist when it is made.
Where do I send the Bexar County redaction form?
The form is addressed to the Bexar County Clerk's Office, ATTN: Recordings Section, 100 Dolorosa, Suite 104, San Antonio, Texas 78205. It names no other channel, so confirm in-person or mail delivery with the Clerk's Office.
How long does the clerk take to redact the SSN?
The form says the clerk must comply within a reasonable amount of time, with no fixed number of days. The clerk writes the date of request and date of compliance in the "For Official Use Only" block.
Can I fill out the Bexar County redaction form online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, is not connected to the Bexar County Clerk and does not submit the form; you deliver it to the clerk yourself.
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