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.
In observance of Labor Day, Dallas County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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.

Forms

Forms

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Mediator’s Application Form – This is an application to become a Dallas County Mediator.
Pre-Intake Information Form – Both parties (Defendant and Plaintiff) should complete this form prior to mediation.
ADR Reporting Form – This is the final report by the mediator of the mediation results.
Mediator Evaluation Form – This is the mediator’s evaluation of the clients and the mediation.
Client Evaluation Form – This is the client’s evaluation of the mediator(s) and their case.
What's Next? – Your mediation session is over.  Now what should you do?  What's Next? provides suggestions on what to do next.
Rules for Mediation
Standard Mediation Order
Mediator Expectations
Observer Expectations
Pro Se Declaration
Please email DRC@dallascounty.org, written evidence of your compliance with the training requirements set forth in Section 154.052(a) of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. (Verification of Training (Certificate) and Resume (2 pages))