In observance of Memorial Day, Dallas County offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Electronic Filing

JP 3-1 accepts filings in-person, by mail, or through electronic filing ONLY. Please refer to our “E-Filing” page for information on how to file electronically.

Justice of the Peace 3-1

North Dallas Government Center – 6820 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 3100, Dallas, Texas 75240-6511
(214) 321-4106 Main
Office E-mail: JP31Court@dallascounty.org

Department E-mails:

Hours of Operation: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday - Friday
Se Habla Español

Representing Yourself in Court
The following information is not legal advice and does not take the place of a lawyer.

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eFile Texas:

E-filing is a way for you to file and send your documents to the court online, electronically from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

You will need to register for an eFile Texas account in order to electronically file.

eFile Texas Self-Help Guide

If you are representing yourself in court, you can now create many court forms using the eFileTexas™ Selfhelp website.

This website can help you prepare legal documents.

Like popular tax preparation software, you will be guided through a series of questions.

Your answers will help automatically prepare and file your court forms online.

Just Follow Three Easy Steps:

  1. Answer online questions to prepare the case filing.
  2. Pay the appropriate filing fee.
  3. Submit the case online for the clerk of court to review

Important Information about E-filing with a Dallas County JP 3-1

  1. All documents must be in PDF format.
  2. Bulk filings of 5 or more must be filed electronically.
  3. Case information must be entered in all CAPITAL LETTERS.
  4. A complete address is required for all parties to the case.
  5. Pleadings must include the filer’s contact information, including an email address, in the signature block.
  6. All documents must be signed electronically and include:
    1. A “/s/” and name typed in space where signature would otherwise appear OR
    2. an electronic image or scanned image of signature or a handwritten signature.
  7. Multiple pleadings may not be combined into one document.
  8. Separate pleadings (military affidavit, last known address, etc.) and ALL exhibits/appendices must be filed as separate lead documents from the main pleading.
  9. Documents may not contain any security or feature restrictions, including sensitive data settings. Sensitive data as defined under Rule 21c of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure must be redacted before documents are filed.

ENVELOPES NOT ADHERING TO THESE GUIDELINES MAY BE REJECTED.

E-file Support 

Technical Support: Tyler Technologies. 800-297-5377 or efiling.support@tylertech.com

eFile Guides

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