| District Clerk | Collin County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Clerk | Collin County Clerk |
| Clerk address | Collin County Courthouse, 2100 Bloomdale Rd, McKinney, TX 75071 (district clerk and county clerk court divisions) |
| Phone | Listed on the clerk website |
| Hours | Confirm current hours with the clerk before visiting |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
Collin County (McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen) is one of the fastest-growing counties in the country, and its courts have grown with it. The county runs its own case-management system, and its public case search covers district courts, county courts at law, and justice courts together, which is unusual in Texas. The Collin County District Clerk is the custodian for district-court files and the Collin County Clerk for county-court and probate files, but a single online search will tell you which court has the case.
Nearly every county court and clerk's office is in the Collin County Courthouse complex on Bloomdale Road in McKinney. Plano, Frisco, and other cities operate municipal courts for their own tickets.
Search Collin County court records online
District Clerk
Collin County District Clerk
- Cost
- Free case search; fees for copies
- Coverage
- District-court felony, civil, and family cases
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
The district clerk's page links to the county's public case search and lists copy fees and request instructions.
County Clerk
Collin County Clerk
- Cost
- Free case search; fees for copies
- Coverage
- County courts at law (misdemeanors and county civil) and probate
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Probate
Other courts
Collin County Public Case Search (CIJS)
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- District, county, probate, and justice court cases in one search; summaries and docket entries
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Search by name, case number, or attorney. Document images are limited; order copies from the clerk that holds the file.
What is available online
The public case search returns cases from every county-run court, so a name search shows felonies, misdemeanors, civil suits, family cases, probate matters, and justice-court cases together. Results show the court, case type, filing date, and docket entries. Most documents are not viewable online and must be ordered. Older cases are indexed; very old files may be in archives.
Which clerk has your record
In Texas, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Texas page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| District Courts | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family cases; Civil suits with larger amounts in dispute | District Clerk of the county |
| County Courts (constitutional and statutory) | Class A and B misdemeanors; Civil cases with smaller amounts in dispute; Probate and guardianship | County Clerk of the county |
| Justice Courts (justice of the peace) | Class C misdemeanors; Small claims and civil cases up to the justice-court limit; Evictions | Clerk of the individual justice court precinct |
| Municipal Courts | Class C misdemeanors within city limits; City ordinance violations; Traffic tickets issued by city police | Municipal court clerk for that city |
Request records in person or by mail
Collin County clerk offices
Collin County Courthouse, 2100 Bloomdale Rd, McKinney, TX 75071 (district clerk and county clerk court divisions)
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
District-court records. Request in person at the district clerk's office in the courthouse complex at 2100 Bloomdale Rd, or by mail to the Collin County District Clerk at that address. Include the case number or party names, the documents needed, plain or certified, and payment. The district clerk's website lists the current per-page and certification fees.
County-court and probate records. Request from the Collin County Clerk's court division in the same complex, or by mail to the address on the county clerk's site.
Justice courts. Although justice-court cases appear in the county search, copies come from the precinct court that heard the case.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Texas |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
Copy fees are set by state statute (Government Code Chapter 51 for district clerks; Local Government Code Chapter 118 for county clerks) and are charged per page, with an added certification fee for certified copies. Amounts change when the Legislature amends the fee schedules, so confirm the current figure with the clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Texas court records are presumed open, but several categories will not appear in any public search:
The Texas guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Does Collin County have one search for all court records?
Yes. The county's public case search covers district, county, probate, and justice courts in one place. Municipal-court tickets from cities like Plano and Frisco are not included.
Where do I get copies of a Collin County court record?
From the clerk that holds the file: the district clerk for district-court cases, the county clerk for county-court and probate cases, and the justice court for JP cases. All county offices are at the courthouse complex in McKinney.
Can I see documents in the Collin County case search?
The search shows case summaries and docket entries. Most documents are not viewable online, so order copies from the clerk.
Which Collin County office has a divorce file?
The Collin County District Clerk. Divorces and other family cases are heard in the district courts.
Sources
- Collin County District Clerk — https://www.collincountytx.gov/district-clerk
- Collin County Clerk — https://www.collincountytx.gov/county-clerk
- Collin County Public Case Search — https://cijspub.co.collin.tx.us/default.aspx
- Texas Judicial Branch — About Texas Courts — https://www.txcourts.gov/about-texas-courts/
- re:SearchTX (Office of Court Administration) — https://research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch/
- Texas DPS Crime Records Division — https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records
- Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 55A — Expunction of Criminal Records — https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.55A.htm
- Government Code, Chapter 411 — Orders of Nondisclosure (Subchapter E-1) — https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.411.htm
- Government Code, Chapter 51 — District Clerk Fees — https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.51.htm
- Local Government Code, Chapter 118 — County Clerk Fees — https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.118.htm
- Government Code, Chapter 552 — Public Information Act — https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.552.htm
- PACER — Federal court records — https://pacer.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Texas counties.