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.

 Know Before You Come

George Allen Courts Building - 600 Commerce St., 7th Floor Suite 400 Dallas, Texas 75202
Phone: (214) 653-7099
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except for court approved holidays)


Request for Letters:  Only the appointed personal representative or Attorney of Record may request letters. Proof of identification and payment of $2.00 per letter is required.  If you are the attorney of record, you may E-file your request.

Will Deposits: When depositing a will with this office a copy of your identification and a $5 fee is required.

Small Estates:  A copy of the death certificate, a filing fee of $360.00 must be received at the time of filing.  Your application must also be filled out completely, including signed and notarized with two disinterested witnesses. The decedent must be deceased 30 days before the filing of a small estate.

Affidavit of Heirships:  This document must be filed with the Recording Division, not at the Probate Division.