Dallas Municipal Court Divorce Records
Divorce cases are another category of legal cases that sit outside the jurisdiction of the Dallas Municipal Court. They are handled by county-level District Courts, and the records produced during these proceedings are kept by the county's District Clerk.
A divorce record includes the details and documents of a case initiated by a couple to legally end their marriage. These case materials include case numbers, filed documents—including affidavits, motions, complaints, and pleadings—and the divorce decree, which the judge enters to end the marriage and set the terms of the divorce.
Members of the public may need official divorce records during name change and future marriage license applications. Obtaining such records involves using resources provided by the relevant district clerk. While the Dallas County District Clerk serves as the record custodian for most of the City of Dallas, record seekers may need to contact the Collin County District Clerk's office or another related clerk's office because certain inhabited parts of the city may fall under their jurisdiction.
The following address information can help the public locate the relevant court:
| Municipality | Court Name | Address | Office Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dallas | Dallas County District Clerk | George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building 600 Commerce Street Suite 103 Dallas, TX 75202 Phone: (214) 653-7307 | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday |
| City of Dallas | Collin County District Clerk | 2100 Bloomdale Road McKinney, TX 75071 Phone: (972) 548-4320 | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday |
| City of Dallas | Denton County District Clerk | 1450 East McKinney Street Suite 1200 Denton, TX 76209 Phone: (940) 349-2200 | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday |
| City of Dallas | Rockwall County District Clerk | 1111 East Yellowjacket Lane Suite 200 Rockwall, TX 75087 Phone: (972) 204-6500 | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday |
| City of Dallas | Kaufman County District Clerk | County Courthouse, 2nd Floor 100 West Mulberry Kaufman, TX 75142 Phone: (469) 376-4640 | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday |