This guide helps you find Court Records in Ellis County, Texas and points you to the main official options for searching case information, viewing available images, and choosing the right clerk’s office for the record you need.

For most online lookups, Ellis County directs users to Online Records Search. The County Clerk and District Clerk also handle different court record types. This site is independent and does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice or guarantees. Use official resources for decisions and requests.

Ellis County offers a public search portal for court records. The county’s new online records search information page explains how the system works and what each login option allows.

After you sign in, use the Search option at the top of the screen. Then choose the office and the record type you want to search, such as criminal, civil, or probate. Search results return as a list, and you can open More Information or Images when those options are available.

  • Open the portal and sign in with a registered account or use Guest Login.
  • Select Search from the top menu.
  • Choose the office and record type you need.
  • Enter your search criteria and run the search.
  • Open More Information for case details or Images to preview available public images.

Guest Login only shows index details and image previews. If you need to buy images, you must register for an account.

Accounts, images, and receipts

You can search the system for free without a subscription. For court case images, including criminal, civil, probate, or property records, the system allows up to five image purchases before a subscription is required.

When an image is available for purchase, use Add to Cart and then open Cart to review the order. Each purchase includes a mandatory transaction fee of $0.30. After checkout, the system redirects you to a download link, and past purchases can also be found under Subscriptions and View Purchases.

If you need a copy of a receipt, open Subscriptions and then choose View Receipts. From there, you can view, save, or reprint receipts. For a walkthrough, Ellis County also provides Online Records Search instructions.

Which clerk handles the record

The County Clerk is the main office for several local court record types. That office serves as clerk for misdemeanor, civil, probate, guardianship, mental health, and county commissioners’ court records, and it also directs users to Online Records Search to view and print property and court records.

For divorces and felonies, Ellis County directs users to the District Clerk instead of the County Clerk. The District Clerk maintains district court records, records court proceedings and judgments, and keeps the index of parties and judgments in district court cases.

If an online result does not include a public image, the next step is to contact the county office where the record is kept. Some records include detailed information that is not available for public image viewing.

Clerk office contacts

Use these offices when you need help with a court record, need to confirm which office holds a case, or need help after an online search.

Common questions

Do I need an account to search Ellis County court records online?

No. Guest Login lets you search and view index information. It only allows image previews, so you need a registered account if you want to purchase available images.

Can I search court records for free?

Yes. Ellis County states that searching is free without a subscription. A subscription may be required after you purchase five court case images.

What should I do if I cannot open a court record image?

Some records include details that are not viewable to the public as images. In that situation, contact the county office that holds the record so you can ask about access or the next request step.

Which office should I contact for felony or divorce records?

Ellis County directs users to the District Clerk for divorces and felonies. For misdemeanor, civil, probate, guardianship, and mental health court records, start with the County Clerk.

How do I get a receipt or re-download a purchase?

Open Subscriptions in Online Records Search and use View Purchases for downloaded items or View Receipts for payment records. Those options let you review past purchases and reprint or save receipts.