This page helps you find Court Records in McLennan County, Texas and sort out which clerk handles your case. It points you to the McLennan County Case Index Search, the District Clerk, and the County Clerk so you can look up cases, view docket activity, and request copies.

This site is independent and does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice or guarantees. Use official McLennan County resources for searches, copies, and case-specific questions.

The main public starting point is the free McLennan County Case Index Search. It covers criminal and civil cases from 2001 to the present, and it also includes general case information from the early 1980s forward that was converted from the county’s legacy Bridge system.

You can use the county’s Case Index Search page to reach the public index. From there, you may also be redirected to vendor-hosted court record sites for the clerks, including the District Clerk court records site and the County Clerk court records site.

The case index is a list of events in the case and lets you review the docket sheet before deciding whether you need copies from a clerk’s office.

Choose the right clerk

Use the District Clerk for district court records and for copy requests handled through its criminal and civil divisions. The District Clerk also serves as custodian of court pleadings and papers filed in district court matters.

Use the County Clerk for misdemeanor criminal court cases, civil cases in the County Courts at Law, and probate and guardianship case files. The County Clerk serves as clerk of those courts and maintains their official records.

Copies and record searches

If you need more than the online index, McLennan County offers several request paths for copies and staff-assisted record searches.

For District Clerk criminal information, a name-only query by full name and date of birth is available by phone for a $5.00 fee. Copies are generally $1 per page, and a certified criminal research letter is $10.

Written requests for District Clerk records should include the party’s full name, date of birth, and the case number if known. If the case number is not known, add $5 for a record search. Civil or family copy requests should include the case number and the documents requested, and if the case number is not known, add an additional $5 for a record search.

You can also request copies by fax with credit card prepayment. The District Clerk accepts cash, cashier’s checks, money orders, Visa, or MasterCard for copy requests, and credit card payments include an added convenience fee from the vendor.

In-person and archived files

Walk-in help for District Clerk services is available at 501 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Courthouse Annex, Waco, TX 76701 during regular business hours. Staff assist with criminal record searches, Certificates of Record Search and Disposition, viewing case files, obtaining copies, and filing documents.

Public record copies may also be purchased in person Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Civil Intake Section at the same Annex address.

Older files may take an extra step. Files created before the year 2000 may be stored in the County Archives, and archived files are delivered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the next available time.

McLennan County court record contacts

Use these offices when you need help with case types, copies, or record searches.

  • McLennan County District Clerk — 501 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Waco, TX 76701
    Criminal Division: (254) 757-5054
    Civil Division: (254) 757-5057
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • County Clerk Criminal — 215 N 5th Street Room 201, Waco, TX 76701
    Phone: (254) 757-5185
  • County Clerk Civil — 215 N 5th Street Room 201, Waco, TX 76701
    Phone: (254) 757-5189
  • County Clerk Probate — 215 N 5th Street Room 201, Waco, TX 76701
    Phone: (254) 757-5186
  • District Clerk mailing address — 501 Washington Avenue Suite 300 Annex, Waco, TX 76701
  • County Clerk mailing address — P.O. Box 1727, Waco, TX 76703

Common questions

What does the McLennan County Case Index Search cover?

The public index includes criminal and civil cases from 2001 to the present. It also includes general case information from the early 1980s forward that was converted from the Bridge legacy system. Start with the online index to check docket activity before ordering copies.

Which clerk should I contact for misdemeanor, civil, or probate court records?

The County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal court cases, County Court at Law civil cases, and probate and guardianship files. Use the County Clerk court records site or call the office that matches your case type. For district court matters, contact the District Clerk instead.

How do I request copies of McLennan County court records?

You can request copies in person, by mail, or by fax through the District Clerk. Copy charges are $1 per page, and record searches add a $5 fee when the case number is not known. For civil or criminal copy help, call (254) 757-5057 or (254) 757-5054.

Yes. If you only have a name and date of birth, you may call the District Clerk’s Criminal Division at (254) 757-5054 for a criminal record search. The fee for that service is $5.00.

What if I need an older file?

Files created before the year 2000 may be in the County Archives. Those files are delivered from archives between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the next available time. For older records, contact the clerk first so you can confirm where the file is held and what copy fees apply.