Divorce records in Erath County, Texas can be accessed through several channels. ErathCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for the county. You can also obtain records directly from the district court that issued the decree, the Erath County Clerk's Office, or the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit. Each office holds different types of divorce documentation, so the right starting point depends on what you need.
Erath County Divorce Records Search
Two offices in Erath County maintain divorce-related records. The Erath County District Clerk serves as custodian of all district court case files, including divorce petitions, final decrees, property settlement agreements, custody orders, and related filings. The Erath County Clerk maintains local vital records, including divorce records reported to the county. At the state level, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Unit keeps divorce verification records for divorces granted anywhere in Texas.
Erath County also provides an online portal where County Clerk, District Clerk, and eDiscovery records can be searched through a single interface.
Erath County District Clerk
Erath County Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Erath County
In Texas, divorce cases are handled by district courts. Erath County divorce cases are filed in and heard by the district court serving the county. Once a judge signs the final decree of divorce, the case file — including the decree, any property division agreements, and custody orders — remains with the District Clerk's office.
Erath County also requires that a report of divorce be sent to Austin to be recorded by the state vital statistics office. This means a divorce verification record exists at both the county and state level.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce case file (decree, pleadings, custody orders, property agreements) — contact the Erath County District Clerk.
- Divorce certificate or verification letter — contact the Erath County Clerk for local records, or the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Unit for state-level verification.
- Online index search — use the Erath County online records portal to search both County Clerk and District Clerk records.
Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Unit
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Erath County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce verification letter (Texas DSHS) | $20.00 | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Court record copies (District Clerk, per page) | $1.00 | Same day to several business days |
| Certified copy of court document (District Clerk) | $1.00 per page plus certification fee | Same day to several business days |
| Expedited state vital record request (Texas DSHS) | Additional $5.00–$10.00 | Faster processing; varies |