Kerr County Civil Court Records Lookup

Kerr County civil court records are kept at the courthouse in Kerrville by both the County Clerk and the District Clerk. Whether you need to check a civil case docket, get copies of a judgment, or find property records on file in Kerr County, this page explains exactly where to look and what to expect when you get there.

Kerr County Clerk

Susan B. Hohn serves as the Kerr County Clerk. The office is at 700 Main Street in Kerrville. The County Clerk keeps 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 clerk@kerrcounty.net or by phone at (830) 792-2255. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Online records for Kerr County are available through TexasFile at texasfile.com/kerr-county-clerk. Records from 1986 to the present are searchable with a free account. The Kerr County website has county contact information and courthouse hours as well.

Kerr County District Clerk

The Kerr County District Clerk's office is also at 700 Main Street in Kerrville. Kerr County is served solely by the 198th Judicial District, making it a single-county district. The 198th District Court handles all district-level civil cases, family law proceedings, and felony criminal cases filed in Kerr County. The District Clerk assigns cause numbers, maintains the case docket, and handles requests for court documents.

Kerr County is the seat of the Texas Hill Country in many respects, with Kerrville serving as a regional hub. The courthouse sees a reasonable volume of civil filings, including divorce and custody cases, contract disputes, and civil suits involving property or personal injury. The District Clerk's office processes all of these efficiently from 700 Main Street.

How to Search Kerr County Civil Court Records

Start your search at re:SearchTX. This free statewide portal lets you look up civil cases in Kerr County by party name, cause number, or attorney. The system shows docket entries, case status, and filing dates for courts across Texas. No login is required to do a basic search.

For county clerk records, TexasFile has Kerr County data from 1986 onward. Register for free at texasfile.com/kerr-county-clerk to search recorded instruments, property documents, and other official filings. This is especially useful for title research and lien searches.

In-person searches are done at the courthouse at 700 Main Street in Kerrville. Both the County Clerk and District Clerk share the same building and phone number. Bring a party name or cause number. Copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. You can also reach the office by email at clerk@kerrcounty.net for guidance before you visit.

For electronic filing in the 198th District Court, use eFileTexas. This system is required for attorneys and is also open to self-represented parties filing in district court.

What Civil Court Records Are in Kerr County

Kerr County civil court records include both county and district court filings. County court records cover small civil claims, probate cases, guardianship matters, and misdemeanor cases. District court records cover major civil suits, divorce and custody proceedings, and large property or contract disputes. Property records, marriage licenses, and recorded instruments are maintained separately by the County Clerk.

Civil records typically contain the original petition or complaint, the defendant's answer, any motions and court orders entered during the case, and the final judgment. In family law cases, the file includes temporary orders, agreed or contested final decrees, and any modifications filed after the original case closed. Probate records include the will if one exists, the application, and the court's orders approving the administration of the estate.

These records are public under the Texas Public Information Act at Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The clerk's office must respond to records requests promptly. Some records may be sealed by court order. If a record is unavailable, the clerk should tell you why and whether there is a process to obtain access.

Legal Help and Resources in Kerr County

Several resources are available if you need help with a civil case in Kerr County. TexasLawHelp.org has free guides on civil procedure, family law, probate, and debt matters. The site provides fillable forms that work in all Texas courts, including the 198th District Court in Kerrville.

The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with attorneys in the Hill Country area who handle civil cases. Lone Star Legal Aid covers the South Texas region and provides free legal help to qualifying low-income residents. Call (800) 733-8394 for intake. Court forms and filing guides are available at txcourts.gov.

Note: Filing fees in Kerr County follow the Texas statutory fee schedule. District court civil cases typically cost $200 to $350 to file. Call the clerk at (830) 792-2255 to confirm current fees before you submit any paperwork.

Nearby Counties

Kerr County is in the Texas Hill Country. Several nearby counties may also hold civil court records relevant to your search.