Ellis County Civil Court Records
Ellis County civil court records are maintained by separate County Clerk and District Clerk offices in Waxahachie, Texas. Krystal Valdez serves as County Clerk and handles property records, county court civil matters, and probate filings at 1201 N. Hwy 77. The District Clerk office at 117 W. Franklin handles district court civil cases, family law records, and felony criminal cases. Both offices are accessible by phone, and you can search Ellis County civil court records online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal.
Ellis County Overview
Ellis County Clerk
Krystal Valdez is the elected County Clerk for Ellis County. The office is at 1201 N. Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX 75165, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 250, Waxahachie, TX 75168. Phone: (972) 825-5070. Fax: (972) 825-5075. The County Clerk handles county court civil records, property records, probate filings, and marriage licenses for Ellis County.
Ellis County is in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, south of Dallas. It is one of the faster-growing counties in North Texas. The County Clerk's office handles a significant volume of real property records, deed filings, and county court civil cases. For district court civil records including larger civil litigation and all family law matters, use the District Clerk.
| County Clerk | Krystal Valdez |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 N. Hwy 77 Waxahachie, TX 75165 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 250, Waxahachie, TX 75168 |
| Phone | (972) 825-5070 |
| Fax | (972) 825-5075 |
Ellis County District Clerk
The Ellis County District Clerk's office is at 117 W. Franklin, Waxahachie, TX 75165. Phone: (972) 923-5070. The District Clerk handles district court civil records, family law cases, divorce filings, custody matters, and felony criminal records. The District Clerk's office is at a different address from the County Clerk, so contact the right office depending on what type of civil record you need.
For electronic filing of civil cases in Ellis County district courts, use eFileTexas. This is the state's mandatory e-filing platform for district courts. Both attorneys and pro se litigants can file electronically through a free account. The statewide re:SearchTX portal lets you search Ellis County civil court records for free by party name or case number.
Ellis County Civil Court Records
Ellis County maintains civil court records at both the county and district levels. County court civil records cover cases with smaller amounts in dispute, plus misdemeanor criminal matters and probate. District court civil records handle larger civil litigation, all family law cases, and felony criminal records. Given Ellis County's rapid growth as part of the DFW region, the court system handles a wide range of civil matters including real estate disputes, commercial litigation, and family law cases.
To get certified copies of civil court records from Ellis County, contact the appropriate clerk's office. County Clerk copies go through (972) 825-5070. District Clerk copies go through (972) 923-5070. Standard Texas fees apply: typically $1 per page for copies plus a certification fee per document. Contact each office to confirm current rates before submitting your request.
Texas civil procedure for district courts is governed by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 51, district clerks must maintain complete records of all civil proceedings. The Elections Administrator for Ellis County is Jane Anderson at (972) 923-5195, who handles election-related civil matters separately.
Texas Civil Court Records Resources
The Texas Judicial Branch website provides information on how civil courts operate across Texas, including Ellis County.
For general information about Texas civil court procedures, forms, and court rules, the Texas Judicial Branch site is a reliable starting point.
Legal Help in Ellis County
Ellis County residents can access free and low-cost civil legal resources. TexasLawHelp.org provides self-help guides, forms, and plain-language instructions for civil court matters. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 connects you with a licensed attorney. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serves the North Texas region and may offer free help to qualifying low-income residents. Texas civil statutes are searchable at statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
Cities in Ellis County
Waxahachie is the county seat of Ellis County. The county includes several growing communities south of Dallas, but none meet the qualifying population threshold for individual city pages. All civil court filings in Ellis County go through the clerk offices in Waxahachie.
Nearby Counties
Ellis County is south of Dallas and borders several North Texas counties, each with its own civil court records system.