| District Clerk | Denton County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Clerk | Denton County Clerk |
| Clerk address | Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209 (District Clerk, Suite 1200). Mail: P.O. Box 2146, Denton, TX 76202 |
| Phone | District Clerk (940) 349-2200 |
| 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 |
Denton County (Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, part of Frisco) keeps district-court records with the Denton County District Clerk and misdemeanor, probate, juvenile, and county civil records with the Denton County Clerk. Both clerks and the courts they serve are in the Denton County Courts Building on East McKinney Street in Denton. The county publishes case information through a Tyler public-access portal where you choose the court type before searching.
The district clerk requires a written record request form for copies, submitted in person, by mail, fax, or email, which makes remote requests straightforward once you know the case number.
Search Denton County court records online
District Clerk
Denton 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 public-access portal and to the record request form.
County Clerk
Denton County Clerk
- Cost
- Free case search; fees for copies
- Coverage
- County courts at law (misdemeanors, county civil), probate, and juvenile records
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Probate
Juvenile records are confidential and are not in the public search.
Other courts
Denton County Public Access (Judicial Records Search)
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- District, county, probate, and justice court case records and calendars
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Select "District Court Case Records" or the county-court option on the first screen, then search by name or case number.
What is available online
The public-access portal shows case summaries, parties, docket entries, and court calendars for district and county cases. Document images are available for some case types and not others; when they are not, submit a record request. The county's judicial records search page explains which systems cover which courts.
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
Denton County clerk offices
Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209 (District Clerk, Suite 1200). Mail: P.O. Box 2146, Denton, TX 76202
Phone: District Clerk (940) 349-2200
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
District-court records. Complete the district clerk's record request form and submit it in person at 1450 E McKinney St, Suite 1200; by mail to P.O. Box 2146, Denton, TX 76202; by fax to (940) 349-5754; or by email to dcrecords@dentoncounty.gov. Include the case number, the documents you need, and whether you need certified copies. The office will quote the fee before sending copies if you ask.
County-court, probate, and misdemeanor records. Request from the Denton County Clerk's courts division in the same building; the county clerk's site lists contact details and fees.
Justice courts. Denton County's justice courts keep their own files; contact the precinct 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
How do I check on a case in Denton County?
Use the county's public-access portal, choose the court type (district or county), and search by name or case number. The result shows filings, settings, and the current status.
How do I request copies from the Denton County District Clerk?
Submit the district clerk's record request form in person, by mail, by fax, or by email. Include the case number and the documents you need; the clerk will tell you the fee.
Who keeps Denton County probate and juvenile records?
The Denton County Clerk. Probate records are public; juvenile records are confidential and not searchable online.
Are Lewisville or Flower Mound tickets in the county search?
No. City police tickets are handled by each city's municipal court. Only citations from county officers go to the county's justice courts.
Sources
- Denton County District Clerk — https://www.dentoncounty.gov/230/District-Clerk
- Denton County Clerk — https://www.dentoncounty.gov/173/County-Clerk
- Denton County Judicial and Law Enforcement Records Search — https://www.dentoncounty.gov/920/Judicial-Law-Enforcement-Records-Search
- 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.