Collingsworth County Dissolution Of Marriage
Collingsworth County dissolution of marriage records are filed and maintained at the District Clerk's office in Wellington, the county seat. The 31st District Court handles family law cases for the county, including all divorce filings, custody orders, and final decrees. Wellington is a small panhandle city, and the courthouse serves a rural population spread across the county. If you need to search Collingsworth County dissolution records or get a certified copy of a final decree, the District Clerk in Wellington is the right contact.
Collingsworth County Overview
Collingsworth County District Clerk
The Collingsworth County District Clerk manages all dissolution of marriage records for the county. The 31st District Court serves multiple panhandle counties, but Collingsworth County dissolution cases are filed and stored at the Wellington courthouse. The clerk can search records by party name or cause number and provide certified copies of dissolution decrees and related documents.
Wellington is a small city in the extreme east portion of the Texas panhandle, near the Oklahoma state line. The courthouse handles a small number of family law cases due to the county's rural population. If you are visiting, call ahead to confirm hours and to ask what you should bring. Mail requests for certified copies should include both party names, the year of the case, and payment for the fees. The clerk will tell you the exact amount when you call.
| Office | Collingsworth County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
Collingsworth County Courthouse 800 W Ave, Suite 101 Wellington, TX 79095 |
| Phone | (806) 447-2408 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.collingsworth.tx.us |
Search Collingsworth County Dissolution Records
For online searches, use the re:SearchTX portal. This free state tool covers district courts across Texas, including the 31st District Court that serves Collingsworth County. Search by party name or cause number to find a case. Basic case information is free to view. If the case is not in the system, call the District Clerk in Wellington to check for older paper records.
To get a certified copy of a final decree, visit the courthouse in Wellington or mail a written request. In person, bring your photo ID. For mail requests, include both party names, the filing year, and a check for the fees. The clerk will confirm the current rate. Allow several business days for mail requests to be processed.
The Collingsworth County official website has contact information and office details for the District Clerk.
Check the official site before your visit to confirm current office hours and verify the correct contact information for the clerk's office.
re:SearchTX for Collingsworth County
The re:SearchTX portal is the Texas judiciary's official public case search tool. It is free and does not require registration. You can search Collingsworth County cases by party name or cause number. For rural counties like Collingsworth, recent cases should appear in the system, but older filings may only exist as physical records at the courthouse.
If you need to confirm a dissolution happened in Texas but are not sure which county processed the case, the Texas DSHS verification letter system is a good starting point. It covers all Texas divorces from 1968 forward and can be ordered online for $20 through the Texas Vital Records portal.
Note: For the full certified decree with all the terms, property details, and custody orders, you must go to the Collingsworth County District Clerk. A DSHS letter only confirms the dissolution occurred.
Texas Vital Records and Dissolution Filings
The Texas Department of State Health Services collects reports of divorces granted in each county. DSHS keeps a statewide index of these records from 1968 onward. When a dissolution is granted in Collingsworth County, the clerk sends a report to DSHS. You can order a verification letter online for $20 at the Texas Vital Records portal.
Texas DSHS Vital Statistics maintains a statewide dissolution index and issues verification letters for divorces recorded since 1968.
Order a DSHS letter first if you just need to confirm a dissolution happened, then request the full decree from the Collingsworth County clerk if you need the details.
Texas residency requirements under Texas Family Code Chapter 6 call for six months of state residency and 90 days of Collingsworth County residency before filing. A 60-day waiting period also applies after the original petition is filed.
Legal Aid for Collingsworth County
Free self-help guidance for Texas dissolution cases is available at Texas Court Help. The site has official court forms and step-by-step guides for the entire dissolution process. It is useful for people in rural areas who may not have easy access to an attorney or law library.
The Texas State Law Library provides free family law resources online. For low-income residents, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas serves the Texas panhandle and can be reached at (888) 529-5277. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral line is (800) 252-9690. Cases can also be filed electronically through eFile Texas in the 31st District Court.
Cities in Collingsworth County
Collingsworth County includes Wellington and McLean as its main communities in the Texas panhandle. All dissolution of marriage cases from within the county are filed with the District Clerk in Wellington.
Nearby Counties
These panhandle and Rolling Plains counties border Collingsworth County. File your dissolution in the county where you have lived for at least 90 days before filing.