County Clerk | Probate Courts Division

General

How do I set a hearing date?

All hearings are scheduled by the Docket Coordinators for each court. You must contact the court directly.

Probate Court Honorable Brenda Hull Thompson	Main Number: (214) 653-7236
	Administrative Assistant	(214) 653-7252
	Docket Coordinator	(214) 653-7541
Probate Court No. 2 Honorable Ingrid Warren	Main Number: (214) 653-7138
	Administrative Assistant	(214) 653-7130
	Docket Coordinator	(214) 653-7012
Probate Court No. 3 Honorable Margaret Jones-Johnson	Main Number: (214) 653-6166
	Administrative Assistant	(214) 653-6820
	Docket Coordinator	(214) 653-6813

E-File

For questions related to filings, please call (214) 653-7422.

How can I pay the attorney ad litem deposit?

The $500 cash bond may be paid by mailing a check made payable to the Dallas County Clerk or paid in the Probate division office.

Is the Civil Case Information Sheet needed?

No, the Civil Case Information sheet is not a required document. If you would like to file that document into a case, please submit that document by E-file Texas as a lead document.

How can I reach E-file Texas for technical support?

E-file Texas may be reached at efiletexas.gov or (855) 839-3453 for technical support

Probate Service

For questions related to citations, postings and publications, please call (214) 653-7573 or e-mail Probate.Service@dallascounty.org.

How can I check the status of citations to be issued?

You may view updates to issuances of service and other events in the case by visiting the Probate Case Search/Smart Search.

What are the fees needed for specific service?

Please refer to the Probate division fee schedule, here.

Is the fee for posted notice automatically included with my application to create a new Probate case?

No. A new application will include the base fee of $360.00. Please select the optional services when submitting your application to include fees for posting notice.

Estate Qualifying Service

For questions related to requests for copies of letters, exemplified copies, and certified copies, please call (214) 653-7424 or e-mail DCOpenProbateRec@dallascounty.org.

How can I request updated letters?

The attorney of record or executor/administrator may request letters along with payment by e-file, mail, or visiting the Probate division office.

How can I request certified copies?

You may request certified copies along with payment by e-file, mail, or visiting the Probate Division office.

Mailing Address:
Dallas County Clerk
ATTN: Probate Division
1201 Elm Street
Suite 2200E
Dallas, TX 75270

Office Address:
Renaissance Tower
1201 Elm Street, 22nd Floor
Suite 2200E
Dallas, TX 75270

Where can I view publicly accessible court records?

Accessible court records can be found via the Courts Portal - here. Please search by cause number or by last and first name.

Mental Illness Warrants

For hospital use only, please call (214) 653-7485.

Where can I obtain a mental illness warrant?

For questions related to mental illness warrants please contact the Court Liaison directly at (214) 653-7418 during business hours.

Probate Courts Division

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