Kaufman County Civil Court Records

Kaufman County civil court records are on file at the courthouse in Kaufman, Texas. The County Clerk and District Clerk each keep records for their respective courts, covering civil suits, probate matters, family law cases, and more. This page explains how to find and access Kaufman County civil court records online and in person, what it costs to get copies, and where to get help.

Kaufman County Clerk

J.C. "Buster" Knowles serves as the Kaufman County Clerk. The office is in the Kaufman County Courthouse at 100 W. Mulberry Street in Kaufman. The County Clerk maintains county court civil records, probate filings, misdemeanor records, real property documents, marriage licenses, and assumed name certificates. The county website at kaufmancounty.net has contact information and links to county services. TexasFile also provides online access to Kaufman County records from 1986 onward at texasfile.com/kaufman-county-clerk.

The official Kaufman County website provides information about courthouse offices and local government services. The Kaufman County Courthouse homepage shows what is available online and in person for civil records access.

The Kaufman County website at kaufmancounty.net serves as a gateway to county services. The image below comes from that site.

The kaufmancounty.net site links to court offices, the clerk's pages, and other resources for residents looking for civil court records.

Kaufman County District Clerk

The Kaufman County District Clerk is located in the same courthouse at 100 W. Mulberry Street. The office handles all 86th Judicial District records for Kaufman County, which serves only Kaufman County. District court civil records cover major civil suits, family law cases, and felony criminal proceedings. The 86th District Court handles divorce cases, custody disputes, and large civil claims filed in Kaufman County.

Kaufman County has grown significantly in recent years as a suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This growth has brought more civil filings to the courthouse. The District Clerk's office handles an increasing volume of cases while serving residents throughout the county. Electronic filing is available for most district court cases through eFileTexas.

How to Find Kaufman County Civil Court Records

The statewide re:SearchTX portal is the best starting point for searching Kaufman County civil court records online. You can search by party name, cause number, or attorney and view docket entries, case status, and filings without creating an account. The portal covers courts across Texas, including the 86th District Court in Kaufman County.

For recorded documents and county clerk records, TexasFile has Kaufman County data back to 1986. Register for free at texasfile.com/kaufman-county-clerk. The Kaufman County website at kaufmancounty.net may also link to online services and court resources.

In-person searches are done at the Kaufman County Courthouse at 100 W. Mulberry Street in Kaufman. Both the County Clerk and District Clerk are in the same building. Bring a party name or cause number. Staff can pull records and make copies. Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page.

Electronic filing and case management for district court cases is available through eFileTexas. Attorneys must use this system for most civil filings. Self-represented parties may also use it to file documents and track case progress.

Kaufman County Civil Court Fees

Kaufman County follows the Texas statutory fee schedule for court costs. Filing a civil case in the 86th District Court typically costs $200 to $350 depending on the case type and applicable surcharges. County court civil filing fees are generally lower. Recording fees for official documents filed with the County Clerk are $26.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page. Certified copy fees are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page.

If you cannot pay court costs, you can request a fee waiver by filing a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145. The court reviews your financial information and decides whether to waive the fees. This form is available at the courthouse or online at txcourts.gov.

For legal help with civil court matters in Kaufman County, TexasLawHelp.org has free guides and forms. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can help you find an attorney practicing in the Kaufman County area.

Note: Most civil court records in Texas are open to the public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Some records may be sealed by court order or restricted by law.

Nearby Counties

Kaufman County is east of Dallas. Civil records for people near the county line may also be found in neighboring counties.