Texas Divorce Records Search
Texas Public Divorce Records Online
Search the Texas court system or a county district clerk index to locate the divorce case, then request a decree copy from the county or a verification.
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Your Lookup Path
Find a Texas divorce case online and get the correct route for a decree copy or verification.
Where To Start
- Begin with the state court system case search to discover the filing county and case number.
- If not found or county is known, use the county district clerk records route for that county’s online index.
- For decree copies, request from the district clerk; if the county remains unknown, use the state vital records divorce verification route.
Best Start in Texas
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State court system case search (index lookup)
best for
Statewide name search to identify the filing county and locate a Texas divorce case number.
why this is usually first
It can reveal the county and case details across multiple counties, which you need before requesting a decree from the district clerk.
when to move on
If no match appears or details are limited, switch to the county district clerk records route for the likely county; use the state vital records divorce verification route when you only need confirmation or cannot determine the county.
Official Lookup Paths
| Lookup Option | Recommended For | Initial Step | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| State court system case search (index lookup) | Discovering filing county and case number when starting statewide | Run a party name search and note the county and case number | Case summary or docket entry showing the county of filing and a reference number |
| County district clerk records route | County-level docket detail and confirming the case file | Use the county’s online index or contact the district clerk to confirm the case | Case index details and instructions for requesting copies from the district clerk |
| Clerk of court divorce route (decree copy request) | Obtaining a decree or certified copy after locating the case | Provide the case number and names to the district clerk and submit a copy request | Availability of a plain or certified divorce decree and how to obtain it |
| State vital records divorce verification route | Official confirmation when a decree is not required or county is unknown | Submit a divorce verification request with names and approximate date | Verification letter indicating a divorce was filed in a Texas county and the filing date (not a decree) |
Access Notes
- Texas divorces are filed in county district courts; statewide tools may not include every county or full document images.
- Online indexes typically list case style, parties, dates, and docket entries; copies come from the district clerk by request.
- The state department of health vital records route issues verification letters only and does not provide divorce decrees.
Search and Request Flow
1) Statewide Case Discovery
Search the state court system index by party name to identify the filing county and case number.
2) County Confirmation
Use the county district clerk’s online index or contact the office to confirm the case details and file status.
3) Get the Record
Request the decree (plain or certified) from the district clerk; if you only need confirmation or cannot determine the county, request a state divorce verification.
Texas Divorce Records FAQs
Where do I get a copy of a Texas divorce decree?
From the district clerk of the filing county. Use a statewide or county index to find the case number, then submit a copy request to the district clerk.
Can the state vital records office give me the decree?
No. The state route provides divorce verification letters only. For the actual decree, request it from the county district clerk that holds the case file.
What if I only know one spouse’s name?
Search statewide and county indexes using both current and prior names. Once you find the case, use the case number for the district clerk copy request.