Find Civil Court Records in Harrison County

Harrison County civil court records are on file at the courthouse in Marshall, where both the District Clerk and County Clerk maintain case files, property records, and other civil court documents. The District Clerk handles district court civil filings while the County Clerk manages county court at law records, probate matters, and real property documents. You can search records in person at the courthouse or through online tools, including a statewide search portal that covers Harrison County cases. Records go back to 1839 for most document types.

Harrison County District Clerk

The Harrison County District Clerk keeps all district court civil records for the county. The office is located at the Harrison County Courthouse, 200 W. Houston St., Marshall, TX 75670. Phone is (903) 935-8407. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office handles civil, felony criminal, family law, and juvenile court records. For civil case searches, you can visit in person, send a written request by mail, or call for limited case information.

Harrison County is part of a single-county judicial district. The district court has full civil jurisdiction with no dollar limit. Family law cases including divorce, custody, and child support go through the district court. Felony criminal matters are also handled here. The District Clerk stores all case files and provides copies of documents to anyone who requests them, subject to any court-ordered sealing.

Fees at the Harrison County District Clerk are standard for Texas. Copies run $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page. Staff search fees are $5.00 per name per ten-year period. If you know the case number, searches go faster. If you only have a name, the staff will search for you and charge the search fee.

For civil cases, electronic filing is available through the statewide eFileTexas system. Attorneys must e-file. Pro se litigants can also use the system. You can also search Harrison County civil court cases statewide through re:SearchTX.

Harrison County Clerk

The Harrison County Clerk is Patsy Cox. The office is in Suite 143 of the Harrison County Courthouse at 200 West Houston St., Marshall, TX 75670. Mailing address is P.O. Box 1365, Marshall, TX 75671. Phone is (903) 935-8403 and fax is (903) 935-4877. Email is county.clerk@co.harrison.tx.us. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The County Clerk handles county court civil records, probate, real property, and vital records.

Harrison County has property records going back to 1839. The County Clerk maintains deeds, liens, oil and gas leases, and other real property documents. Marriage records also go back to 1839. Probate records from 1839 are on file as well. Digital records are available from 1986 forward. Older records exist on microfilm and require a special request to access.

For online records, Harrison County uses the TexasFile service. You can search property and county court records at no cost with free registration at texasfile.com. Document viewing requires a subscription or per-document payment. Digital records on this platform go back to 1986. Records before that date require an in-person visit or a written request to the County Clerk's office.

Harrison County Civil Record Fees

Both the District Clerk and County Clerk in Harrison County follow standard Texas fee schedules. Copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page. Recording fees for deeds and other documents are $26.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each page after that. Marriage licenses are $82.00. Staff-conducted name searches cost $5.00 per name. These fees apply at both offices unless otherwise noted.

If you cannot pay court costs, you may file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145. This allows the court to waive filing fees and copy costs. You need to show proof of your financial situation. Forms are available at the courthouse or at txcourts.gov/rules-forms.

Note: Fees can change. Contact the clerk's office or check the county website before you visit to confirm current pricing.

Civil Legal Help in Harrison County

For legal assistance with civil court matters in Harrison County, contact Lone Star Legal Aid at (800) 733-8394 or visit lonestarlegal.org. They serve the East Texas region and handle civil matters for low-income clients. The State Bar of Texas also runs a referral service at (800) 252-9690, and you can search for local attorneys at texasbar.com. Self-help guides and forms are available at texaslawhelp.org.

Civil cases in Texas are governed by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and related statutes. For research on applicable laws, visit statutes.capitol.texas.gov. The Texas courts website at txcourts.gov provides guides on court procedures, filing requirements, and forms used in civil cases across the state.

The statewide re:SearchTX portal covers Harrison County civil cases and lets you search by party name, case number, and attorney across Texas courts.

Cities in Harrison County

Harrison County is home to Marshall, the county seat, along with several smaller communities. All civil court filings in the county go through the Harrison County courthouse in Marshall.

No cities in Harrison County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Marshall and other communities in the county file civil cases at the Harrison County courthouse.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Harrison County. Civil cases are filed in the county where the dispute or event occurred, or where the defendant lives.