Due to system upgrades, the Dallas County District and County Clerk’s Offices will be unable to accept eFilings after 1:30PM on Friday, May 2, 2025 until Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:00AM. If you have an emergency filing, please contact our offices directly for assistance.

Central Records Fees & Payment Information

George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building - 600 Commerce Street, B-1, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214) 653-7099
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (except for court approved holidays)


Payment Methods Accepted

No personal checks are accepted.

  • Cash
  • Money order
  • Cashier’s check
  • Business checks

Please make money orders, cashier's checks and business checks payable to John F. Warren, Dallas County Clerk.

  • Credit/Debit cards
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How to Pay:

  • In person: Pay with cash, cashier’s checks and money orders (the exact amount).
    • At the Frank Crowley location, credit cards are accepted with an additional fee. The cashiers at our Frank Crowley location close at 4:15pm. Please arrive before 4pm.
  • By mail:  Pay with cashier checks, money orders, business checks and attorney checks. All payments must be exact amount.
  • Online: Pay County Clerk Fees for Records and other Services

At this time, we do not accept payment over the phone.

 

 

Fees:

The copy fee is $1.00 per page as well as a $5 charge per case if certification or exemplification is required.
In some instances the size of the file may require additional certifications fee.
Criminal case copiesThere is a $5 charge per case if certification is required.
CLOSED Probate case copiesThere is a $5 charge per case if certification or exemplification is required.
CLOSED Civil case copiesThere is a $5 charge per case if certification or exemplification is required.