Titus County Divorce Records

Titus County dissolution of marriage records are on file with the District Clerk in Mount Pleasant. The clerk's office handles all family law cases filed in this Northeast Texas county, including divorce petitions, custody orders, and final decrees. If you need to search for a dissolution case or get a certified copy of a decree, the Titus County District Clerk is the right place to start. Records are public and available by phone or in-person request at the courthouse in Mount Pleasant.

Titus County District Clerk

The Titus County District Clerk in Mount Pleasant is the official custodian of all dissolution of marriage records in the county. The office handles new filings, maintains case files, and processes requests for copies. Staff can search records by party name or case number and will help with both recent and older cases.

Titus County is in Northeast Texas, east of Dallas. Mount Pleasant is the county seat. The county is served by the 76th Judicial District. This is a mid-sized rural county with a population of about 32,000. The clerk's office processes family law cases for Mount Pleasant and all other communities in the county. If you are unsure which county covers your address, contact the clerk and they can help you find out.

Searching Titus County Dissolution Records

Titus County does not have a major online records portal for dissolution cases. To look up a case, call the District Clerk at (903) 577-6796 or visit in person in Mount Pleasant. Have the full names of both parties and the approximate year ready. A case number helps, but the clerk can search by name if you do not have one.

Standard Texas copy fees apply: $1 per page for plain copies, $5 to certify a document. A $5 research fee may apply for name searches without a case number. Mail requests are accepted. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of certified copies by mail.

For a quick online check, try the free re:SearchTX portal. This statewide system covers many Texas district courts. Some Titus County records may appear there. If not, the clerk can help with direct searches. For statewide divorce verification going back to 1968, Texas DSHS Vital Statistics issues letters at $20 per copy at dshs.texas.gov.

Note: Titus County is close to the border with Morris, Camp, and other Northeast Texas counties. If you are not sure which county a case was filed in, the clerk can often help you narrow it down.

How to File in Titus County

To file for dissolution of marriage in Titus County, one spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in Titus County for at least 90 days. This is required by Texas Family Code § 6.301. If you live in Mount Pleasant or anywhere in Titus County and meet these rules, you file at the District Clerk's office.

After filing, the other spouse must be served with the petition or sign a Waiver of Service. Texas requires a 60-day waiting period before the court can grant a divorce, per Texas Family Code § 6.702. An exception applies in domestic violence cases. Once both parties agree or the court resolves all issues, the judge signs the Final Decree of Divorce. The clerk stores that decree, and you can get certified copies at any time after that.

Agreed divorces with no contested issues can move through the court system faster. If both spouses agree on property, custody, and support, you can file an Agreed Final Decree and present it to the judge after the waiting period. This avoids a trial or contested hearing. Resources for self-represented litigants are at TexasLawHelp.org.

re:SearchTX for Titus County Cases

The statewide re:SearchTX portal gives free public access to case data from many Texas district courts. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney name. The system shows docket entries, case status, and filing dates for participating counties.

Check re:SearchTX before calling the clerk. If the case is in the system, you can confirm basic information without making a trip to Mount Pleasant. For certified copies or records not found online, contact the Titus County District Clerk at (903) 577-6796.

DSHS Vital Statistics for Titus County

Texas DSHS Vital Statistics holds statewide divorce data from 1968 onward. If you only need to confirm that a dissolution occurred in Titus County or anywhere else in Texas, a DSHS verification letter is a quick option. It costs $20 per copy.

Order at dshs.texas.gov or call 1-888-963-7111. For full certified court records, go to the Titus County District Clerk.

Titus County Clerk for Marriage Records

The Titus County government website lists both the District Clerk and County Clerk contact information for Mount Pleasant, along with links to court resources for dissolution and other family law matters.

The Titus County Clerk handles marriage licenses and related vital records. This is a separate office from the District Clerk. If you need a marriage license or marriage certificate in Titus County, contact the County Clerk. For dissolution of marriage records, go to the District Clerk. Both offices are in Mount Pleasant.

The County Clerk can be reached through the county courthouse in Mount Pleasant. Marriage records and other vital statistics for Titus County are maintained there. For divorces, always contact the District Clerk's office at (903) 577-6796.

Legal Resources in Titus County

Lone Star Legal Aid serves Northeast Texas including Titus County. Call (800) 733-8394 or visit lonestarlegal.org to learn about free legal help for qualifying residents. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service is at (800) 252-9690, and you can search for family law attorneys at texasbar.com.

Free divorce forms and plain-language guides for Texas are at TexasLawHelp.org. Official court forms are available at txcourts.gov/forms. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov has free legal research tools for all Texas residents. The Texas Court Help site has plain-English guides for each step of the dissolution process.

Cities in Titus County

Mount Pleasant is the county seat and largest city in Titus County. All dissolution filings go through the Titus County District Court in Mount Pleasant.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Titus County in Northeast Texas. Check your address to confirm which county handles your dissolution filing.