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All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the District Clerk's Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk's office with any questions at (817) 884-1574 or dclerk@tarrantcounty.
If you require assistance in accessing the information, please contact Christie Reyenga at 817-884-2198. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information on obtaining copies of documents filed with the County Clerk's office , please call 817-884-1770 during regular business hours.
If the will went through probate court, it constitutes a public record. Consequently, head to the county clerk's office where the deceased resided. The county of the deceased's final residence is most likely where the will was registered.
The Texas probate rules say that venue for a probate matter is in the county in which the decedent resided. This is found in Section 33.001 of the Texas Estates Code (this article provides a more in-depth review of probate court venue). The courts have concluded that the term “resided” means “domicile” under Texas law.
The will is also to be filed with the County Clerk's Probate Office located in room B90 at 100 W. Weatherford St., Fort Worth, Texas. Please be sure to provide the assigned case number when you file the will.
The Tarrant County Family Courts are in the Tarrant County Family Law Center at 200 East Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76196. For parking, look at the parking information provided on the county website. Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Texas Probate Timeline If the estate is small or simple, the probate court can often conclude the process within six months. However, there are many cases where probate can last for a year or longer. This is especially true where the original will is contested or is missing.
Criminal History Records. These may be obtained from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) crime records division. Example: Background check records you need for employment purposes would need to be submitted to Texas DPS.
Judicial records are open to the public unless exempt from disclosure, and where a respondent does not raise exemptions and the special committee cannot conclude any apply the records must be released.
If you require assistance in accessing the information, please contact Christie Reyenga at 817-884-2198. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information on obtaining copies of documents filed with the County Clerk's office , please call 817-884-1770 during regular business hours.