Texas Divorce Records Search
Texas Public Divorce Records Search
Start with the Texas court system case search to find the divorce case and county, then request the decree or a certified copy from the county district clerk.
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Your Lookup Path
Locate a Texas divorce case and get the decree or a certified copy
Where To Start
- Begin with the state court system case search to identify the divorce case and filing county.
- For copies or certified decrees, follow up with the county district clerk that maintains the court file.
- If you only need confirmation a divorce occurred, use the state vital records verification route.
Best Start
title
State court system case search
best for
Finding Texas divorce cases and the correct county clerk to request copies
why this is usually first
Divorce cases are filed and kept at county courts; a statewide court search helps locate the case number and county before you request a decree.
when to move on
If the case is not listed or the county is missing, check the county district clerk records route; use the state vital records divorce verification if you only need confirmation.
Official Lookup Paths
| Lookup Option | Recommended For | Initial Step | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| State court system case search | Statewide name search to discover the case and county | Search by party name and filter by county if known; note the case number and court | Case listing with county and basic docket details to guide the copy request |
| County district clerk docket/index route | County-level case confirmation and document request instructions | Go to the county district clerk records route and search by name or case number | Local docket entry and directions to request the decree or certified copy |
| State vital records divorce verification | Statewide confirmation that a divorce occurred and where | Submit a divorce verification request through the state vital records office | Verification of occurrence with year and county; not a decree copy |
| In-person county court file lookup | Cases with limited online details or older records | Visit or contact the county district clerk where the case was filed | Access to the court file and ability to request plain or certified copies |
Access Notes
- Certified divorce decrees are issued by the county district clerk, not the state vital records office.
- Online access varies by county; dockets may be searchable while documents require a separate copy request.
- If a search by current name fails, try prior or married names and widen the year range.
Texas Divorce Search Flow
1) Find the case
Use the state court system case search to locate the divorce case; record the case number, county, and court.
2) Request the decree
Contact the county district clerk that holds the file and request the decree or a certified copy using the case details.
3) If only confirmation needed
Submit a divorce verification request through the state vital records route to confirm occurrence and identify the county.
Texas Divorce Records FAQs
Where are Texas divorce decrees kept?
At the county district clerk for the court that granted the divorce; the state vital records office provides verification only.
Can I search Texas divorce records online?
Start with the state court system case search, then check the county district clerk index; some documents require a copy request rather than online viewing.
What if I do not know the county?
Use the statewide court search to find the case; if still unclear, request a divorce verification from the state vital records office to confirm the county.