Montgomery County Civil Court Records
Montgomery County civil court records are maintained by two offices in Conroe, one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas. The District Clerk, Melisa Miller, handles all district-level civil cases, family law filings, and felony records. The County Clerk, L. Brandon Steinmann, maintains county court civil records, probate files, and property documents. Both offices offer free online case searches and are located at the courthouse on North Main Street. Montgomery County processes records requests within 4 to 5 business days on average.
Montgomery County Overview
Montgomery County District Clerk
The District Clerk office handles all district court civil records for Montgomery County. Melisa Miller leads the office, which manages civil cases over $200,000, family law filings (divorce, custody, and child support), felony criminal records, juvenile files (limited access), and delinquent tax records going back to the early 1900s. The office processes records requests by email and does not accept fax requests.
The District Clerk provides a free public case index search at mctx.org. You can search by case number, party name, or date range. Civil, family, tax, and criminal records are all searchable through this portal. The office's stated goal is to fulfill requests within 4 to 5 business days, though the law allows up to 10 business days. Copy fees are $1.00 per page for plain copies and $5.00 for certified copies plus $1.00 per page. A civil name search costs $5.00 per name per 10-year search period.
| Clerk | Melisa Miller |
|---|---|
| Physical Address | 301 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Conroe, TX 77301 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 2985, Conroe, TX 77305 |
| Phone | (936) 539-7855 |
| districtclrk@mctx.org | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | mctx.org |
Montgomery County Clerk
The County Clerk, L. Brandon Steinmann, handles county court civil records, misdemeanor criminal records (Class A and B), probate files, real property records going back to 1836, marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and commissioners court records. County Courts at Law No. 1, 4, and 5 serve Montgomery County for mid-range civil matters and misdemeanor cases. The online case search covers county courts, probate courts, and justice courts.
An assumed name certificate (DBA) costs $22.50 for one owner with $0.50 added for each additional owner. Veterans can get a fee waiver with valid ID. Note that corporations and LLCs must file assumed name certificates with the Texas Secretary of State rather than the county clerk under HB 3609. Foreclosure sales are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM on the steps of the Old 1936 Courthouse at 301 N. Main St. in Conroe.
| Clerk | L. Brandon Steinmann |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77301 (also P.O. Box 959, 77305) |
| Phone | (936) 539-7885 |
| countyclerk@mctx.org | |
| Website | mctx.org |
Search Montgomery County Civil Records Online
Montgomery County provides several free online tools for civil court record searches. The District Clerk case index at mctx.org allows searches by case number, party name, or date range across civil, family, and criminal records. The County Clerk also has an online case search for county courts, probate courts, and justice courts with a live chat option on their webpage.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal adds another layer of access for e-filed court documents from Montgomery County. All three tools together give strong online coverage before you need to contact either office. For data on CD, FTP, or email, the District Clerk charges $9.35 per request. Electronic filing through eFileTexas is mandatory for attorneys and available to self-represented parties.
The Montgomery County website at mctx.org is the central hub for both the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Conroe, providing online case searches and civil court records access.
The Montgomery County District Clerk case index portal allows free searches by party name, case number, or date range across civil, family, and criminal court records.
The Montgomery County Clerk page at mctx.org provides online access to county court case records, probate filings, and real property documents for Conroe and surrounding communities.
Civil Court Filing Rules in Montgomery County
Montgomery County civil court records are public under the Texas Public Information Act at Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The law requires the county to respond within 10 business days, though the office targets 4 to 5 days. County court civil jurisdiction covers disputes up to $200,000 under Texas Government Code Chapter 25. District court jurisdiction applies to larger civil cases and all family law matters under the Texas Family Code.
Attorneys must use eFileTexas for all civil and probate filings. Self-represented parties may e-file or file in person. Fee waivers for civil court costs are available under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145. For legal help and free court forms, TexasLawHelp.org is a reliable resource. The State Bar of Texas referral service at (800) 252-9690 connects you with licensed attorneys in the Conroe area.
Cities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County includes Conroe, the county seat and location of both clerk offices. All civil court cases for the county are filed at the main courthouse in Conroe.
Other communities in Montgomery County include The Woodlands, Spring, Humble, Conroe, Magnolia, and Willis. All civil court cases from these areas are processed at the Montgomery County courthouse in Conroe.
Nearby Counties
Montgomery County borders several large counties north of Houston. Check these if you are researching a civil case that may have been filed in an adjacent jurisdiction.