This guide helps you find Court Records in Montgomery County, Texas by using the main public court search tools and the clerk offices that handle them. It points you to the official online portals for county and district court case records and shows which office to contact next.

Montgomery County uses Odyssey Public Access for online case lookups, with separate paths for County Clerk and District Clerk records. This site is independent, does not provide legal advice, and cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any record.

Start with the court portal that matches the court level and record type you need.

  • Use the County Clerk portal for county court records, including options labeled Criminal Records and Civil & Probate Case Records.
  • Use the District Clerk portal for district court records, including options labeled Criminal Records and Civil & Family Case Records.
  • In either portal, select a location or court grouping, review the case records area, and use the court calendar if you need docket information.

For county-level court records, open the County Clerk court records search. For district-level court records, open the District Clerk court records search.

If you are not sure which clerk handles your case, check whether it falls under county courts or district courts before spending time in the wrong portal.

District Clerk case inquiry details

The District Clerk also provides a case inquiry page that explains how its records site works and where the office is located. You can review the District Clerk case inquiry page before searching.

The page states that District Clerk case information is displayed in real time from the clerk database, but it is provided as a public service, is offered “as is,” and is not for official use. It also states that you must acknowledge the disclaimer, terms, and conditions to enable viewing documents on the District Clerk website.

That same page notes that information may change without notice and is not subject to independent verification. It also warns that commercial use of data from the site is prohibited.

County Clerk and District Clerk roles

The online tools are split by clerk office. The County Clerk portal is aimed at county court records, while the District Clerk portal is aimed at district court records.

If you already know your case belongs in a civil, probate, criminal, or family category, use that category inside the matching portal to narrow your search. If you still cannot place the case, contact the clerk that serves that court level before making a records request.

Court records contacts

Use these offices when you need help choosing the right court records portal or following up on a case inquiry.

  • Montgomery County District Clerk — 301 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Conroe, TX 77301
    Phone: (936) 539-7855
    Mailing address: P.O. Box 2985, Conroe, TX 77305
  • Montgomery County Clerk Main Office - Conroe — 210 West Davis (Hwy 105), Conroe, Texas 77301
    Phone: (936) 539-7885
    Email: countyclerk@mctx.org
    Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Montgomery County Clerk East County Annex — 21130 Legion Rd, New Caney, Texas 77357
    Phone: (936) 539-7885
    Email: countyclerk@mctx.org
    Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch 1-2 p.m.
  • Montgomery County Clerk South County Annex — 1520 Lake Front Circle, The Woodlands, TX 77380
    Phone: (936) 539-7885
    Email: countyclerk@mctx.org
    Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Common questions

Which portal should I use for Montgomery County court records?

Use the County Clerk portal for county court records and the District Clerk portal for district court records. The county portal lists county court criminal and civil or probate case records, while the district portal lists district court criminal and civil or family case records. If you do not know which court handled the case, contact the clerk office first.

Are District Clerk case records official copies?

No. The District Clerk case inquiry page states that the online information is provided as a public service, is offered “as is,” and is not for official use. Use the online result to identify a case, then contact the clerk office if you need further help.

Do I have to accept a disclaimer before viewing District Clerk documents?

Yes. The District Clerk case inquiry page says your acknowledgment of the disclaimer, terms, and conditions is required to enable document viewing on the District Clerk website. If document access does not open, return to that page and complete the acknowledgment step.

What should I do if I cannot find a case online?

First, make sure you are in the correct portal for county courts or district courts. Then review the record category shown in that portal, such as criminal, civil, probate, or family. If the case still does not appear, call the Montgomery County District Clerk at (936) 539-7855 or the Montgomery County Clerk at (936) 539-7885.