Amarillo Civil Court Records Lookup
Amarillo civil court records are filed in both Potter County and Randall County, since the city spans both county lines. The Potter County District Clerk in Amarillo handles most civil filings, with Randall County handling cases from the southern part of the city. You can search Amarillo civil court records online through each county's public portal or use the statewide re:SearchTX system to search both counties at once without making a trip to the courthouse.
Amarillo Overview
Potter and Randall County Courts Serve Amarillo
Amarillo is the county seat of Potter County, and the Potter County District Clerk at 350 SE 6th Ave., Suite 1B, Amarillo, TX 79101 is the main courthouse for civil filings in the northern part of the city. The district courts here include the 47th, 108th, 181st, and 251st District Courts. You can reach the Potter County District Clerk at (806) 379-2300 or email districtclerk@co.potter.tx.us. For civil case questions specifically, call the civil department at (806) 379-2307 or email civilinformation@co.potter.tx.us.
The southern and southwestern portions of Amarillo are in Randall County. The Randall County District Clerk is at 2309 Russell Long Blvd, Suite 110, Canyon, TX 79015, phone (806) 468-5600. Randall County is adjacent to Potter County, and the same district courts (47th, 108th, 181st, and 251st) serve both counties. If you are not sure which county applies to a specific address in Amarillo, using re:SearchTX to search both at once saves time.
| Potter County District Clerk | 350 SE 6th Ave, Suite 1B, Amarillo, TX 79101 | (806) 379-2300 |
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| Potter County Website | Potter County Portal |
| Randall County District Clerk | 2309 Russell Long Blvd, Suite 110, Canyon, TX 79015 | (806) 468-5600 |
| Randall County Website | Randall County Portal |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Search Amarillo Civil Cases Online
Potter County provides free public access to case records through its online portal at portal-txpotter.tylertech.cloud. You can search criminal, civil, and family cases. Basic case information is available at no cost, and the portal shows party names, case status, filing dates, and docket history.
Randall County also has an online judicial records portal at portal-txrandall.tylertech.cloud. It covers civil, family, and probate case records along with criminal and jail records. Free public access is available for case indexes. Both Potter and Randall County portals are also covered by re:SearchTX, which lets you search them together in one interface.
When searching by party name, keep in mind that results may include cases in both counties. If you get too many results, add a filing year range or filter by case type to narrow things down. Having the cause number makes any search faster and more exact.
Civil Case Types in Amarillo Courts
Amarillo courts handle a broad range of civil cases. As a regional hub for the Texas Panhandle, Potter County sees civil filings related to oil and gas contracts, agricultural disputes, commercial leases, and personal injury claims. Real estate litigation involving farmland and Panhandle properties is also common. Larger civil cases go to district courts, while smaller claims go to county courts at law or justice courts.
Family law cases, including divorce, property division, custody, and child support, make up a significant portion of the civil docket in both Potter and Randall counties. The Amarillo area also sees federal civil cases go through the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division. Federal case records are not in the county portals. You need to use PACER to search federal court records.
Copy fees at Potter County District Clerk: uncertified copies are $0.50 per page, certified copies are $1 per page, plus a $5 search fee and a $30 deposit for written requests. At the Potter County Clerk, plain copies cost $1 per page and certified copies are $5 certification plus $1 per page.
Get Copies of Amarillo Civil Records
In person at the Potter County District Clerk's office is the quickest way to get copies of civil court documents. Bring the case number or party names. Staff can pull the file and make copies on the spot. For mail requests, write to P.O. Box 9570, Amarillo, TX 79105 and include the case information, a description of the documents needed, and payment. Allow several business days for processing.
For Randall County records, visit the courthouse in Canyon or submit a written request to 2309 Russell Long Blvd, Suite 110, Canyon, TX 79015. Attorneys must use eFileTexas for mandatory e-filing in both counties. Self-represented parties may also file electronically. Documents filed through the e-filing portal become searchable online within one to two business days.
Potter County Civil Records Portal
The Potter County online case search portal at portal-txpotter.tylertech.cloud provides public access to civil, criminal, and family case records for Amarillo courts. The screenshot below shows the state-level re:SearchTX system, which also covers Potter and Randall County cases.
The re:SearchTX system is a convenient starting point for searching Amarillo civil court records across both Potter and Randall counties without visiting either courthouse.
Amarillo Municipal Court
The Amarillo Municipal Court at 201 S.E. 4th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101, phone (806) 378-3031, handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and city ordinance violations only. It is a separate court from the county civil system and does not hear civil lawsuits. Visit Amarillo Municipal Court for information on citations or warrant searches. For civil cases, use the Potter County or Randall County courts described above.
Legal Resources in Amarillo
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serves the Amarillo area and helps income-eligible residents with civil legal matters including housing, family law, and consumer issues. Their Amarillo office can assist with cases in both Potter and Randall counties. Apply online or call their intake line.
The State Bar of Texas referral service can connect you with a private civil attorney in the Amarillo area. The Potter County District Clerk also accepts open records requests at openrecords@co.potter.tx.us or by mail to the Potter County Attorney's Office, 500 S. Fillmore, Room 301, Amarillo, TX 79101. For self-help resources, visit TexasLawHelp.org.
County Civil Court Records
Amarillo spans Potter and Randall counties. Most civil cases go to Potter County, where Amarillo is the county seat. For detailed information on court systems, fees, and online tools, visit the county-level pages.