Eastland County Civil Court Records
Eastland County civil court records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk offices in Eastland, Texas. Cathy Jentho serves as County Clerk and handles property records, county court civil matters, and probate filings. A separate District Clerk office in the same building handles district court civil cases, divorce records from 1903, and felony criminal records. Both offices are at 100 W. Main in Eastland, and online recorded document searches are available through the county's digital portal.
Eastland County Overview
Eastland County Clerk
Cathy Jentho is the elected County Clerk for Eastland County. The office is at 100 W. Main, Suite 102, Eastland, TX 76448, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 110, Eastland, TX 76448. Phone: (254) 629-1583. Fax: (254) 629-8125. The county website is at eastlandcountytexas.com.
The County Clerk maintains birth records from 1903 to 1930 and 1940 to 1950. Death records cover the same date ranges. Marriage records go back to 1874. Land records start in 1870. Probate records are available from 1882. Military discharge records from 1919 are also held at this office. Real property records are part of the collection as well.
An online recorded document search is available for Eastland County. You can search the county's recorded land document index and images with free registration. Images may be purchased by page or through a monthly subscription. Precinct maps are also available on the county portal, covering commissioner precincts, constable precincts, and voting precincts.
| County Clerk | Cathy Jentho |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W. Main, #102 P.O. Box 110 Eastland, TX 76448 |
| Phone | (254) 629-1583 |
| Fax | (254) 629-8125 |
| Website | eastlandcountytexas.com |
Eastland County District Clerk
The Eastland County District Clerk's office is at the same courthouse address: P.O. Box 110, Eastland, TX 76448. Phone: (254) 629-2664. Fax: (254) 629-8125. The District Clerk handles district court civil records, family law filings, and felony criminal cases. Divorce records maintained by the District Clerk go back to 1903.
For electronic filing of district court civil cases in Eastland County, use eFileTexas. This is the state's mandatory e-filing platform. Both attorneys and pro se litigants can create free accounts and file civil documents electronically. The statewide re:SearchTX portal lets you search Eastland County civil court records by name or case number at no charge.
Eastland County Civil Court Records
Eastland County maintains civil court records at both the county and district levels. County court records cover smaller civil disputes and misdemeanor cases. District court records handle larger civil litigation, family law matters, and felony criminal cases. Divorce records specifically run from 1903 to the present at the District Clerk's office.
Property records in Eastland County go back to 1870 in the land record collection. These are useful for civil disputes involving real estate, title issues, and lien matters. The online recorded document search lets you access these records remotely. The County Clerk's office has this search portal where you can look up index data and purchase images. Marriage records from 1874 provide additional historical civil record depth.
Civil procedure in Texas for both county and district courts is governed by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 51, district clerks are required to maintain complete records of all civil proceedings. Contact the District Clerk at (254) 629-2664 or the County Clerk at (254) 629-1583 with questions about specific records.
Eastland County Records Access
The Eastland County website provides access to the recorded document search portal and clerk office contact information.
The county website includes an online document search, precinct maps, and contact information for the clerk offices in Eastland.
Legal Help in Eastland County
Free and low-cost legal resources are available for Eastland County civil matters. TexasLawHelp.org has self-help guides and forms for common civil situations. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with a licensed attorney. Legal aid organizations in West Central Texas may offer free help to qualifying residents. Texas civil statutes are available at statutes.capitol.texas.gov, and court forms and rules are at txcourts.gov.
Cities in Eastland County
Eastland is the county seat of Eastland County. The county includes several smaller communities but none meet the qualifying population threshold for individual city pages. All civil court filings go through the clerk offices in Eastland.
Nearby Counties
Eastland County is in West Central Texas and borders several surrounding counties, each with its own civil records system.