Civil Court Records in Kendall County

Kendall County civil court records are kept at the courthouse in Boerne by both the County Clerk and the District Clerk. Whether you are looking up a civil case, reviewing a judgment, or getting copies of court filings in Kendall County, this page has the office details, search options, and fee information you need.

Kendall County Clerk

Sherryl K. Niesen serves as the Kendall County Clerk. The office is at 221 Fawn Valley Drive in Boerne. The County Clerk handles county court civil records, probate filings, misdemeanor records, real property documents, marriage licenses, and assumed name certificates. You can reach the office by email at kendallcountyclerk@kendallcountytexas.gov or by phone at (830) 249-9343. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Online records for Kendall County are available through TexasFile at texasfile.com/kendall-county-clerk. Records from 1986 to the present are available with a free account. The county also maintains a website with information about county offices and services.

Kendall County District Clerk

The Kendall County District Clerk is also located at 221 Fawn Valley Drive in Boerne. Kendall County is served by the 216th Judicial District, which covers both Gillespie and Kendall Counties. The district court handles major civil suits, divorce and family law cases, felony criminal proceedings, and any civil matter above the county court's jurisdictional limit. The District Clerk maintains all district court case files, dockets, and judgments.

Kendall County has experienced significant population growth in recent decades as a Hill Country suburb northwest of San Antonio. The growth has led to more civil filings, particularly in family law and contract disputes. The District Clerk's office handles these cases for all of Kendall County, including Boerne and surrounding communities.

Searching Kendall County Civil Court Records

Use re:SearchTX to search Kendall County civil court records online. This statewide portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration lets you search by name, cause number, or attorney. It shows case summaries, docket entries, and filing dates for courts across Texas. No account is needed.

TexasFile covers Kendall County records from 1986 forward. Go to texasfile.com/kendall-county-clerk and register for free to search property records, recorded instruments, and other County Clerk filings. This is useful for title research, recorded liens, and real property documents.

For in-person searches, go to the courthouse at 221 Fawn Valley Drive in Boerne. Staff in both the County Clerk and District Clerk offices can search records by name or cause number and make copies. Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. The offices share a phone number at (830) 249-9343. Call ahead to confirm hours and which office you need.

Electronic filing for district court cases in Kendall County is done through eFileTexas. This platform handles new case filings, motions, and other documents submitted to the 216th District Court.

Civil Records and Fees in Kendall County

Civil court records in Kendall County cover a wide range of case types. District court records include civil suits, divorce cases, custody proceedings, and modification hearings. County court records include smaller civil claims, probate matters, guardianship cases, and misdemeanor proceedings. Real property records, marriage licenses, and recorded instruments are kept separately by the County Clerk.

Filing fees for district court civil cases in Kendall County typically run $200 to $350, depending on case type and local surcharges. County court civil cases cost less to file. Recording fees for 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. Plain copies are $1.00 per page.

Most civil court records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. The statute is at Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Sealed records and juvenile files are not available without a court order. If you need legal help in Kendall County, TexasLawHelp.org has free guides and forms. The State Bar of Texas can refer you to a local attorney at (800) 252-9690.

Nearby Counties

Kendall County sits in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. Neighboring counties may also hold relevant civil court records for parties near county boundaries.