As County Clerk, it is my goal to provide the residents of Harris County with quality customer service. The County Clerk’s Office records and maintains the records of the Commissioners Court, the Probate Courts, and the County Civil Courts at Law.
Please keep in mind that the Harris County Justices of the Peace and the clerks of the Harris County Justice Courts are not allowed to give legal advice. You are urged to review the applicable laws and to consult an attorney of your choice for further information or answers to specific legal questions.
Harris County District Courts and County Criminal Courts at Law - Provided by: District Clerk
Please note that certified copies that are purchased online do not have a raised seal that some entities may require. To purchase a certified copy with a raised seal, or if you cannot locate the document you need or cannot view the image, please visit the appropriate department in person or use the Request/Credit Card Authorization Form.
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In 2018, Ms. Burgess ran for Harris County District Clerk on a platform focused on modernizing the jury system by launching online registration for prospective jurors, increasing the diversity of juries, and ensuring a living wage for the hardworking professionals that staff the District Clerk’s Office.
The County Clerk is also an elected position, and this office has many responsibilities. This office is responsible for County Court records, recording and maintaining minutes for the Commissioners Court, and is the custodian for official public records for the county.
The Probate Courts Department serves as the clerks for the four statutory Probate Courts in Harris County. As clerks, they have the responsibility of Filing, docketing and assessing the costs associated with each case. Issuing and recording citations, notices, abstracts, writs, letters of testamentary, administration and guardianship or any other process, document or service authorized or ...
Includes links to online services relating to reporting (non-emergency) crimes and public safety issues, real-time flooding and power outages, disaster preparedness, court cases and the legal system, dispute resolution, County jail inmates, and more.
Harris County Civil Courts at Law Harris County Civil Courthouse 201 Caroline, 5th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002
The County Clerk maintains vital documents, such as real property records, marriage licenses, birth and death records, and assumed name certificates (DBAs). The County Clerk also maintains case files for the Harris County Civil and Probate Courts, as well as, the records of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
The County Civil Courts Department serves as the clerks for the four statutory County Civil Courts at Law in Harris County. As clerks, they have the responsibility of: Filing, docketing and assessing the costs associated with each case.
The County Clerk and District Clerk are the custodians for most court records in Harris County. Many court records can be viewed online from the Harris County Courts website. For online court records, the information includes the offender’s name, DOB, charges, timeline of court appearances, attorneys, and upcoming court hearings.
Civil Courts Civil Courts decide on matters and render judgments related to civil (non-criminal) actions. Some of the case types heard in civil courts include malpractice, damages,breach of contract, personal injury, and multi-district litigation. Court Directory For specific court information, please visit the Harris County District Courts.
