Access Kleberg County Civil Court Records

Kleberg County civil court records are kept at the courthouse in Kingsville by both the County Clerk and the District Clerk. If you need to search civil case filings, get copies of court documents, or check the status of a civil case in Kleberg County, this page explains the offices, search tools, and fees involved.

Kleberg County Clerk

Stephanie G. Garza serves as the Kleberg County Clerk. The office is at 700 E. Kleberg Avenue in Kingsville. The County Clerk handles county court civil records, probate filings, misdemeanor records, real property documents, marriage licenses, and assumed name certificates. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. TexasFile provides online access to Kleberg County records from 1986 onward at texasfile.com/kleberg-county-clerk. A free account is needed to search.

Kleberg County District Clerk

The Kleberg County District Clerk is also at 700 E. Kleberg Avenue. The 105th Judicial District covers Kleberg, Kenedy, and Brooks Counties. The 105th District Court handles major civil suits, family law cases, and felony criminal proceedings for all three counties. Cases involving Kleberg County residents are filed and heard in Kingsville when the judge is scheduled there. The District Clerk maintains all 105th District Court case files for Kleberg County.

Kleberg County is home to Kingsville, a city of roughly 25,000 people and the home of Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Civil filings reflect the community's size, covering a range of suits from contract disputes to personal injury claims and family law matters. The courthouse at 700 E. Kleberg Avenue handles all of these cases.

Searching Kleberg County Civil Court Records

The statewide re:SearchTX portal is free and requires no account. Search by party name, cause number, or attorney to find Kleberg County civil cases in the 105th District Court. The portal shows docket entries, case status, and filing history.

TexasFile covers Kleberg County records from 1986 onward. Register free at texasfile.com/kleberg-county-clerk to search county clerk records, property filings, and recorded instruments. For civil court case files and family law records, the clerk's office in Kingsville is the most direct source.

In-person searches are done at the courthouse at 700 E. Kleberg Avenue in Kingsville. Both the County Clerk and District Clerk are in the same building and share a phone number. Bring a party name or cause number. Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. Mail requests are also accepted at the same courthouse address.

Electronic filing for 105th District Court cases is available through eFileTexas. This system is required for attorneys and available to self-represented parties as well.

Records, Fees, and Public Access

Kleberg County civil court records cover county and district court proceedings. County court records include small civil claims, probate matters, guardianship cases, and misdemeanor proceedings. District court records include major civil suits, divorce and custody cases, child support orders, and large contract or property disputes. Real property records, marriage licenses, and assumed name filings are kept separately by the County Clerk.

Filing fees follow the Texas statutory schedule. District court civil cases typically cost $200 to $350 to file depending on case type and surcharges. County court civil cases are less. Recording fees are $26.00 for the first page and $4.00 per additional page. Certified copy fees are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. Call (361) 595-8548 to confirm current fees before filing.

Most civil court records are public under the Texas Public Information Act at Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Sealed records and juvenile files are exceptions. For legal help in Kleberg County, TexasLawHelp.org has free guides and forms. The State Bar of Texas runs a referral service at (800) 252-9690 if you need an attorney.

Nearby Counties

Kleberg County is in South Texas. Neighboring counties may also hold civil records for parties near county lines.