This page helps you find Court Records in Tarrant County, Texas and sort out which official search tool or clerk office fits your case. It covers the main public records portal, criminal docket search options, and where to go for copies or case help.

The main starting points are the Tarrant County Records Search portal and the County Clerk or District Clerk offices, depending on the court and record type. This site is independent, does not provide legal advice, and cannot guarantee record availability, so use official county resources for final verification.

For many court record lookups, start with the county’s main public portal.

  • Name details for the person or case
  • A court location, if the search asks you to select one

Use the portal to search case records and view court calendar information. The county states that records and calendars for County Courts at Law, Probate Courts, and Justice of the Peace Courts can be viewed through this records search site.

  • Open the search court records portal.
  • Choose the location or case area that matches your search.
  • Run a name or case-based search and review the case list and calendar details shown.

Important: Tarrant County says the information online is a public service, but official county records should be consulted when legal reliance is required.

If you need criminal docket settings rather than a broader case search, use the county’s separate criminal docket tool.

The criminal docket page allows searches by last name, first name, CID number, court, and date range. You can use it to narrow results when you already know the person, court, or timeframe involved.

Search criminal dockets when you need hearing or docket information tied to a criminal case.

Which clerk handles the record

The right office depends on the court level and case type.

  • County Clerk: handles County Courts at Law civil cases, probate matters, and County Criminal Court records for misdemeanors and appeals.
  • District Clerk: handles district court records and provides services related to criminal felony, civil, family, tax, and web access functions.
  • Justice of the Peace Courts: their case records and calendars can be viewed through the county records search website.

If you are unsure which court has the file, start with the public records portal, then match the result to the County Clerk or District Clerk based on the court shown in the case listing.

Copies and record requests

Online search results may not answer every question. If you need copies or need to confirm the official court record, the clerk offices handle that next step.

For County Courts at Law documents, case information can be viewed online, and copy requests are handled by phone. The County Courts at Law page directs users to call (817) 884-1069 for copy information, then complete payment online and call again to finish the order.

For probate documents, the Probate Courts page also says probate case information can be viewed online and directs users to call (817) 884-1069 for copy information. The Probate Courts office states that probate records are maintained there, wills are filed for safekeeping, and mental health filings are handled in that office.

If you need district court case files online, the District Clerk page points users to its web access and public access services. For county-level civil, probate, misdemeanor, and appeal matters, the County Clerk is the main office to contact.

Court record contacts

Use these offices when you need help with case type, copies, or the correct court.

  • County Clerk — 100 W. Weatherford St Suite 130, Fort Worth, TX 76196
    Phone: (817) 884-1195
    Email: [email protected]
    Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • District Clerk — 100 N. Calhoun St., Fort Worth, Texas 76196
    Phone: (817) 884-1574
    Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • County Courts at Law Civil Division - County Court at Law Clerks — Room 250, Tarrant County Old Courthouse, 100 West Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76196
    Phone: (817) 884-1101
  • Probate Courts Civil Division - Probate Clerks — Room 233, Tarrant County Old Courthouse, 100 West Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76196
    Phone: (817) 884-1770
    Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Common questions

Where should I start for Tarrant County court records?

Start with the main Tarrant County public records portal for case records and calendars. It is the county’s main public search point for County Courts at Law, Probate Courts, and Justice of the Peace Courts. If you need a criminal docket instead of a general case search, use the separate criminal docket tool.

The records portal is the broader public case search site and also includes court calendar functions. The criminal docket tool is narrower and lets you search by name, CID number, court, and date range. Use the docket tool when you already know you need criminal setting information.

Which office handles misdemeanor and probate court records?

The County Clerk handles County Criminal Court records for misdemeanors and appeals, and it also maintains probate matters. If your search result points to a County Criminal Court, County Court at Law, or Probate Court, the County Clerk side is usually the next place to confirm details or request copies.

Can I rely only on the online result?

No. Tarrant County says the website information is provided as a public service, but official county records should be consulted when legal reliance is required. If you need a verified answer or document copy, contact the clerk office that handles that court.

How do I get copies of County Courts at Law or probate documents?

For County Courts at Law documents, call (817) 884-1069 for copy information, complete the payment step the office gives you, and then call back to complete the order. For probate documents, the county also directs users to call (817) 884-1069 for copy information. If you are not sure which court has the file, begin with the public search portal first.