Divorce records in Collin County, Texas, can be accessed through several channels. CollinCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information. You can also obtain records directly from the district court that issued the decree, the Collin County District Clerk's office, or the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Section. The method you use depends on whether you need the full court file or a state-issued divorce certificate.
Collin County Divorce Records Search
In Collin County, divorce cases are heard in the district courts, and the Collin County District Clerk maintains all pleadings, filings, and court records for those cases. The divorce records collection includes divorce decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, property division orders, and related filings. At the state level, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains divorce verification records and indexes compiled from information sent by district clerks across the state. You can search active and historical district court cases — including divorce cases — through the Collin County Courts Records Inquiry portal or the county's case information search tool.
Collin County District Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Collin County
In Texas, divorce cases are filed in and decided by the district courts. After a judge signs the final decree of divorce in Collin County, the decree and all associated documents remain on file with the District Clerk's office. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section also maintains divorce decree indexes based on records submitted by district clerks statewide.
Which office you contact depends on what you need:
- Full court file (decree, custody orders, settlement agreements, motions): Contact the Collin County District Clerk.
- Divorce verification or certificate: Contact the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section, or order a vital record online through the state's official application.
Collin County District Clerk
To request copies of district court divorce records by mail or email, use the District Clerk Record Request Form.
Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Collin County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce verification letter (Texas DSHS) | $20.00 | Several weeks by mail |
| Online vital record order (Texas DSHS via state portal) | $20.00 plus processing/shipping fees | Varies; expedited options available |
| District Clerk certified copy of divorce decree | $1.00 per page plus $5.00 certification fee | Varies; contact the District Clerk |
| District Clerk uncertified copy | $1.00 per page | Varies; contact the District Clerk |