Civil Court Records in Hopkins County
Hopkins County civil court records are maintained at two offices in the county courthouse in Sulphur Springs. The District Clerk handles district court civil filings and family law cases for the 62nd Judicial District, which also covers Delta and Franklin Counties. The County Clerk keeps county court civil records, probate documents, real property files, and vital records. Both offices are open Monday through Friday. You can access records in person, by mail, or through online search tools including the statewide Texas court system.
Hopkins County Overview
Hopkins County District Clerk
The Hopkins County District Clerk office is at the Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. Phone is (903) 438-4081 ext. 2. Fax is (903) 438-6140. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The District Clerk handles all district court civil records, felony criminal cases, and family law matters for the 62nd Judicial District Court, which covers Hopkins, Delta, and Franklin Counties.
Civil cases with unlimited dollar jurisdiction, family law filings such as divorce and custody, and felony criminal records are all maintained at this office. Copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page. Electronic filing for civil cases goes through eFileTexas. You can search Hopkins County civil cases through the statewide re:SearchTX portal at no cost.
| Office | Hopkins County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 |
| Phone | (903) 438-4081 ext. 2 |
| Fax | (903) 438-6140 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Judicial District | 62nd Judicial District (Hopkins, Delta, Franklin Counties) |
Hopkins County Clerk
The Hopkins County Clerk is Debbie Perry. The office is at Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. Phone is (903) 438-4081. Fax is (903) 438-6125. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The County Clerk handles county court civil records, misdemeanor criminal matters, probate cases, real property documents, marriage licenses, and assumed name filings.
For online access to Hopkins County property and court records, TexasFile offers a searchable database after free registration at texasfile.com/hopkins-county-clerk. Digital records go back to 1986. Older records require an in-person visit or written request. Recording fees are $26.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. Marriage licenses are $82.00.
| Office | Hopkins County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Debbie Perry |
| Address | 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 |
| Phone | (903) 438-4081 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Legal Help for Hopkins County Civil Cases
Lone Star Legal Aid covers East Texas and can assist with civil legal matters for low-income clients. Call (800) 733-8394 or visit lonestarlegal.org. The State Bar of Texas referral service is (800) 252-9690, and attorney searches are at texasbar.com. Self-help guides and forms are at texaslawhelp.org and txcourts.gov/rules-forms. Texas statutes are at statutes.capitol.texas.gov. Fee waivers are available under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145.
The re:SearchTX statewide portal provides access to Hopkins County civil court cases along with cases from other Texas counties.
Cities in Hopkins County
Hopkins County includes Sulphur Springs as the county seat. No cities in Hopkins County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All civil court filings in the county are handled at the Hopkins County courthouse in Sulphur Springs.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Hopkins County in Northeast Texas.