Due to ongoing repairs, only select departments are open at the Dallas County Records Building today. If you need in-person assistance, please call to confirm operational status before traveling to the building. We encourage you to visit our website for the latest information and daily operations.
Dallas County is under a Burn Ban starting July 27, 2026, in effect for 90 days.
DALLAS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 22.02 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $29.08.

District Clerk

Welcome to the District Clerk's Office!

George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building - 600 Commerce Street, Suite 103, Dallas, TX 75202
Telephone: (214) 653-7307 

New Forms for Criminal Attorney Representation

See Forms Required for Notice of Appearance of Counsel, Motion to Substitute Counsel, and Motion to Withdraw as Counsel as Ordered by the Criminal District Judges of Dallas County

Click here to view the forms

 
 

NOTICE: Order of the First Administrative Judicial Region Assigning Expunction Cases to Hon. Rick Magnis

Click here to read the Assignment Order

 
 

*UPDATED* Passport Application Hours:

By Appointment:  Monday - Friday, 8:15am to 3:45pm
Click here for more information / Haga clic aquí para más información

Walk-ins:  Monday - Friday, 9am to 2pm
Kindly remember to bring all necessary documentation.

 
 

** New Felony Forms **

Plea Form Revoke & Adjudicate (Fill-In)
Plea Form (Fill-In)
P.R. Bond Form
Habeas Corpus Writ (County Jail)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Video Recording and Photography Policy Notice
Click here to view and download policy.

 
 
 
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Mission Statement:

The mission of the District Clerk is to provide the judicial system and the public with information and support in the most technologically advanced method possible by:

  • Fulfilling our statutory duties as record custodian and fee officer to the best of our abilities
  • Fostering an environment for our employees that encourages the development of new ideas and the willingness to improve productivity
  • Implementing our goals and objectives with a team-based approach to decision-making throughout the organization
  • Striving to be a leader and example to other county and state agencies