Access Denton County Civil Court Records
Denton County civil court records are managed by separate District Clerk and County Clerk offices, both located at 1450 E McKinney Street in Denton, Texas. The District Clerk handles civil district court records, family law filings, and felony criminal cases, while the County Clerk manages county court civil records, probate, and real property documents. Both offices provide online access and accept record requests by phone, email, fax, and in person. Denton County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, and its court system is active and well-organized.
Denton County Overview
Denton County District Clerk
The Denton County District Clerk's office handles civil court records for the district courts, including civil litigation, family law cases, and felony criminal records. The office is at 1450 E McKinney Street in Denton, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 2146, Denton, TX 76202. The main phone is (940) 349-2330. Fax requests go to (940) 349-5754. You can also email the office at districtcourtrecords@dentoncounty.gov.
The District Clerk's Judicial Records Search Portal allows you to search district courts, county courts, and justice courts online. You can search by case number, party name, or attorney name. Electronic filing has been available since 2012 through eFileTexas. Both attorneys and pro se litigants can file electronically at no registration charge. A Record Request Form is required for all official records requests. You can submit it in person, by mail, fax, or email.
| Office | Denton County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1450 E McKinney Street P.O. Box 2146 Denton, TX 76202 |
| Phone | (940) 349-2330 |
| Fax | (940) 349-5754 |
| districtcourtrecords@dentoncounty.gov | |
| Website | dentoncounty.gov/District-Clerk |
| Fees | Copies: $1/page | Certification: $5/document |
Denton County Clerk
The Denton County Clerk is located at the same address as the District Clerk, at 1450 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76201. The County Clerk's phone is (940) 349-2013. This office maintains county court civil records, misdemeanor criminal records, probate filings, real property records, and marriage licenses. The County Clerk's website is at dentoncounty.gov/168/County-Clerk.
When searching for civil court records in Denton County, it is worth knowing which level of court heard the case. Civil cases with larger amounts in dispute go to the District Court; the District Clerk handles those. County court civil cases for smaller amounts go through the County Clerk. Both offices are at the same courthouse location, which makes in-person visits straightforward.
Search Denton County Civil Court Records Online
The Denton County Judicial Records Search Portal at dentoncounty.gov lets you search district, county, and justice court records in one place. You can search by case number, party name, or attorney name. The portal covers civil district court cases, family law records, county court records, and criminal cases across all Denton County courts.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal is another free option. It covers courts across Texas, including Denton County. Search by name or cause number to find case summaries and docket information. This tool is particularly useful if you are not sure which Texas county handled a case.
For electronic filing in Denton County district courts, eFileTexas is the required platform. It has been in use since 2012. Free accounts are available for both attorneys and pro se litigants. You can file petitions, answers, motions, and other civil documents electronically.
Note: A Record Request Form is required for all official document copies from the Denton County District Clerk. You can submit it by mail to P.O. Box 2146, Denton, TX 76202, or by email to districtcourtrecords@dentoncounty.gov.
Denton County Civil Court Portals
The Denton County District Clerk page provides access to the Judicial Records Search Portal and contact information for the civil records office.
The Denton County District Clerk page is the main online resource for civil case searches, record request forms, and e-filing access.
The eFileTexas portal handles electronic filing for Denton County district court civil cases, including free accounts for pro se filers.
Electronic filing through eFileTexas has been available for Denton County since 2012. Free accounts let you file civil documents directly to the district court.
The Denton County Clerk page provides access to county court records, probate filings, and real property records.
For county court civil records, probate, and property documents, use the County Clerk portal at dentoncounty.gov.
Legal Help for Civil Matters in Denton County
Denton County residents can access legal resources through several channels. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serves the area and handles civil matters for qualifying low-income residents. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with a licensed attorney. For free self-help guides and official court forms, visit TexasLawHelp.org. Texas civil procedure statutes are searchable at statutes.capitol.texas.gov, and court rules and forms are posted at txcourts.gov.
Cities in Denton County
Denton County includes the city of Denton and several large suburban communities. Civil cases for all these cities file through the Denton County court system.
Nearby Counties
Denton County is in North Texas and borders several counties in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.