Divorce records in McLennan County, Texas, are available through several channels. McLennanCourt.us allows you to find publicly available information about divorce records in the county. Additionally, you can contact the district court that issued the decision, the McLennan County Clerk's Office, or the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), which maintains vital records, including divorce certificates.
McLennan Divorce Records Search
In Texas, divorce cases are handled by district courts. In McLennan County, the District Clerk's Office is responsible for handling court cases, including civil cases. This is where divorce decrees, property division agreements, child custody orders, and other related documents are stored.
Online search for the civil case index from 2001 to the present is available through the Case Index Search page on the county's website. General case information is also available starting from the early 1980s.
Separate from court cases, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) maintains divorce verification records — so-called divorce verification letters. These documents do not contain case details, only confirming the fact of divorce.
McLennan County District Clerk's Office
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in McLennan
When a district court judge signs a divorce decree, the document remains in the case file managed by the District Clerk. This is the complete court record: decree, any amended orders, parties' agreements. If you need a copy of the court decree or case materials — contact the District Clerk.
The state also records the fact of divorce. The DSHS Vital Statistics Unit maintains divorce records filed in Texas. However, certified copies of court decrees can only be obtained from the clerk of the district court where the case was heard. DSHS only issues verification letters.
To request public records from the county, use the request form on the McLennan County website.
Where to Contact Depending on Your Needs
- Copy of the divorce decree — McLennan County District Clerk's Office
- Divorce verification letter — Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Unit, or online through OVRA
Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Unit
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in McLennan
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of court document (District Clerk) — first page | $1.00 | Depends on the volume of the request; usually a few business days |
| Each additional page of the copy | $0.25 | — |
| Certified copy of court document | $2.00 (in addition to copying costs) | A few business days |
| Divorce verification letter (DSHS) — standard delivery | $20.00 | Approximately 2–4 weeks |
| Divorce verification letter (DSHS) — expedited processing | $20.00 + additional delivery fee | Approximately 1–2 weeks |