Morris County Civil Court Records
Morris County civil court records are maintained at the courthouse at 500 Broadnax Street in Daingerfield, the county seat. The County Clerk handles county court civil cases, probate filings, and property records. The District Clerk keeps district court civil cases, family law filings, and felony records. Both offices are in the Morris County courthouse in Daingerfield and are open Monday through Friday. Contact either office or use the re:SearchTX statewide portal to search Morris County civil court records online.
Morris County Overview
Morris County Clerk
The Morris County Clerk office in Daingerfield handles all county court civil records, probate and estate filings, real property documents (deeds, liens, and mortgages), and marriage licenses. Civil cases under $200,000 in dispute and misdemeanor criminal records are kept here. The office closes at 4:30 PM on weekdays, which is an hour earlier than some other Texas county clerks. If you are traveling from outside the county, calling ahead is recommended to confirm availability of specific records.
| Office | Morris County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Physical Address | 500 Broadnax St., Daingerfield, TX 75638 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 426, Daingerfield, TX 75638 |
| Phone | (903) 645-3911 |
| Fax | (903) 645-3912 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.morris.tx.us |
Morris County District Clerk
The District Clerk maintains all district court civil records for Morris County. Cases over $200,000, family law matters (divorce, custody, and child support), and felony criminal records are all held at this office. The District Clerk is in the same courthouse as the County Clerk at 500 Broadnax Street in Daingerfield. Contact the office at (903) 645-3913 for records requests or to ask about specific civil case filings.
For online access to recent e-filed civil case documents, the statewide re:SearchTX system covers Morris County courts. This free tool allows name-based or case-number searches and can help you confirm whether a case exists before contacting the office. For older records or certified copies, a direct request to the District Clerk is required.
| Office | Morris County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Broadnax St., Daingerfield, TX 75638 |
| Phone | (903) 645-3913 |
| Fax | (903) 645-3914 |
Morris County Civil Records Search
The Morris County website at co.morris.tx.us provides contact information for both clerk offices and county services. The re:SearchTX statewide portal is the best free online tool for finding recent e-filed civil case documents from Morris County courts. Property and deed records may also be available through third-party services indexing county clerk data.
For records not available through online tools, contact the County Clerk or District Clerk by phone or mail. Bring or include a party name, cause number, or approximate filing year when requesting records. Copy fees follow standard Texas rates, and certified copies carry an additional flat fee. The county website may have updated information on any new online tools.
The Morris County website at co.morris.tx.us connects residents to both clerk offices in Daingerfield for civil court records, property documents, and court filing information.
Civil Court Rules and Access in Morris County
Morris County civil court records are public under the Texas Public Information Act at Texas Government Code Chapter 552. County court civil jurisdiction covers disputes up to $200,000 under Texas Government Code Chapter 25. The district court handles larger civil cases and all family law matters. Attorneys must file all civil cases electronically through eFileTexas. Self-represented parties may file in person at the courthouse.
Free legal guides and court forms are available at TexasLawHelp.org. Lone Star Legal Aid serves East Texas including Morris County and provides free civil legal assistance to qualifying low-income residents. The State Bar of Texas referral service at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with a licensed attorney for civil matters in the Daingerfield area.
Cities in Morris County
Daingerfield is the county seat and main city in Morris County. No cities in Morris County meet the qualifying population threshold for a dedicated records page. All civil court filings for Morris County residents are processed at the courthouse in Daingerfield.
Nearby Counties
Morris County is in Northeast Texas. These neighboring counties may have related civil court records depending on where your matter arose.