Borden County Civil Court Records

Borden County civil court records are kept in a combined County and District Clerk office in Gail, Texas. Jana Underwood serves as both County Clerk and District Clerk for Borden County, one of the smallest counties in Texas by population. All civil court records, whether county-level or district court, go through a single office at 117 E. Wasson Street. The county has maintained civil court records since 1891, and its archive includes probate, property, divorce, and court records spanning well over a century. You can reach the office by phone or email, or visit during weekday office hours.

Borden County Clerk and District Clerk

Jana Underwood serves as both County Clerk and District Clerk for Borden County. The physical address for in-person visits is 117 E. Wasson Street, Gail, TX 79738. The mailing address is P.O. Box 124, Gail, TX 79738. Call (806) 756-4312 or fax (806) 756-4324. Email is jana.underwood@co.borden.tx.us. The website is at co.borden.tx.us. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

This combined office handles all civil court records for Borden County, which qualifies for a combined clerk under the Texas Constitution due to its population being under 8,000. The office maintains county court civil records, district court records, probate records dating from 1894, real property records from 1880, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates from 1903, divorce records from 1891, and court records from 1891.

Important procedural notes for this office: It does NOT conduct real property searches, does NOT handle traffic tickets, and cannot refund any fees. All fees are set by Texas state statute. The office is closed during the lunch hour, noon to 1:00 PM.

The Texas Judicial Branch website provides information about court systems across all Texas counties, including small rural counties like Borden where a combined clerk office handles all civil court records.

All Texas civil court records, including those in small rural counties like Borden, operate under the statewide framework managed by the Texas Office of Court Administration.

Fees and Filing in Borden County

Recording fees in Borden County follow the state schedule updated effective January 1, 2024. The fee is $25.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page. There is a margin requirement of one inch at the top of the first page. An additional $0.25 charge applies for each name beyond five that must be indexed on a document. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies require a $5.00 clerk certification fee. Letters Testamentary for probate cost $2.00 each.

Vital records fees include $23.00 for a birth certificate and $21.00 for the first death certificate copy, with $4.00 for each additional copy purchased at the same time. Marriage licenses cost $82.00, or $22.00 with a Twogether certificate. E-filing for civil cases is mandatory through eFileTexas. Mandatory e-filing for civil cases began July 1, 2016.

Searching Borden County Civil Court Records

Because Borden County is so small, civil record searches work best by contacting Jana Underwood's office directly. Call (806) 756-4312 during office hours and provide the party name and approximate year of the civil filing. The office can check the records and advise you on what is available and what the cost will be for copies.

For district court civil case searches, the statewide re:SearchTX portal covers the district court serving Borden County. This free system lets you search by party name or cause number for recent district court cases. For older civil and court records going back to 1891, contact the combined clerk office directly.

Online document copies for Borden County are available from 1877 to 2025 through records vendors. For official certified copies of any civil court record, contact the clerk's office directly. Mail requests are accepted at P.O. Box 124, Gail, TX 79738.

Legal Help in Borden County

Residents of Borden County seeking legal assistance for civil matters can use the free resources at TexasLawHelp. The site provides guides and court forms for common civil case types handled in small Texas county courts, including family law, property disputes, and debt matters.

The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can connect Borden County residents with attorneys in Lubbock and the South Plains area who handle civil matters in smaller surrounding counties. Court forms for all standard civil case types are available at txcourts.gov.

Cities in Borden County

Gail is the county seat and only recognized community in Borden County. All civil cases go through the combined clerk office at 117 E. Wasson Street in Gail. No qualifying cities in Borden County have individual pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

Borden County is in West Texas on the South Plains. Neighboring counties have larger court systems and more resources for civil matters.