This page helps users work through Court Records in Orange County, Texas, including online record searches, copy requests, and the correct clerk office for common court-related needs.

The Orange County Clerk provides online records access and copy request options, while the Orange County District Clerk handles records for district court matters, felony criminal cases, family law matters, and related filings.

The Orange County Clerk provides an online records search for selected records. For Official Public Records, the search screen allows users to search by name, indexing information, filed date range, document type, and certain property-related details.

  • Name in last, first format or another supported name format
  • Indexing file number, volume, or page
  • Filed date from and through
  • Nature or document type
  • Survey, subdivision, acres, lot, or block when relevant

Use fewer fields when possible, because the search instructions note that less specific searches may return better results. At least one search option is required.

  • Go to the Official Public Records search.
  • Enter at least one supported search item.
  • Review the matching results and open available images when the system provides them.

Access note: Orange County states that online search must be used from a computer and is not designed for phones or tablets.

Records and images available online

The County Clerk online records page separates current Official Public Records from older imaged books. The county also notes that some browsers may require Adobe Acrobat to view images.

Record set Records available Images available
Imaged Books Before 1985 1852 - 1985 1852 - 1985
Official Public Records 1985 - Present 1985 - Present

If the online system opens to a blank page or returns an error, Orange County says a firewall or network may be blocking access to the search links. Users may need to contact their IT department to allow the search site.

For the county’s overview of available online record options, use the Orange County Clerk online records search page.

County Clerk search requests and copies

Users may search online, visit the County Clerk’s office to use public computers and index books, or request a staff search by mail. The County Clerk states that staff searches are not conducted by phone or email.

The fee for a staff-conducted search is $5.00 per name. A mailed request should include payment and as much identifying information as possible.

  • For civil cases, provide the plaintiff and defendant names and file date.
  • For misdemeanor criminal cases, provide the defendant name, offense, and offense date.
  • For probate cases, provide the deceased person’s name and date of death.
  • For Official Public Records of Real Property, provide grantor and grantee names, purchase date, file date, and physical property address when available.

For copy requests, payment and a request are required before copies are sent. Copies of civil, probate, and criminal cases cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies require an additional $5.00 per case.

Review the County Clerk’s search request instructions or the copy request information before mailing a request.

District Clerk court records

The Orange County District Clerk is the custodian and recorder of court pleadings and papers for civil, felony criminal, family, and delinquent tax matters in the courts served by that office.

The District Clerk provides support for three District Courts, the 128th, 163rd, and 260th, as well as two County Courts at Law for family law cases, Attorney General Court, and CPS Cluster Court.

For District Clerk forms and filing information, use the District Clerk information and forms page. The District Clerk page also lists E-Filing as mandatory for that office beginning January 1, 2015.

Local rules and court administration

Orange County provides local rules and administrative orders for court users. These include civil rules, appointment of counsel rules, attorney ad litem fee orders, small estate affidavit guidance, annual report forms, and certificate of conference information.

County Clerk court users can review the local rules of court and administrative orders. A separate local rules page includes family law, media plan, Orange County local rules, and standing orders for confidentiality of DFPS court records.

Orange County court records contacts

Use the office that matches the type of record or court matter you need.

  • Orange County Clerk, physical address: 801 W. Division, Orange, TX 77630; mailing address: 123 S 6th St, Orange, TX 77630
    Phone: (409) 882-7055
    Vidor calls: (409) 769-2400
    Email: countyclerk@co.orange.tx.us
    Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Orange County District Clerk, location: 801 Division Ave, Orange, TX 77630
    Phone: (409) 882-7825
    Email: districtclerk@co.orange.tx.us
    Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Wed. 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; closed for lunch
  • District Clerk case lines
    Divorce and family law matters: (409) 882-7829
    Civil suits in District Courts only: (409) 882-7828
    Felony criminal matters only: (409) 882-7817
    Delinquent tax suits: (409) 882-7832
  • Orange County Court Administrator, Administration Building, 123 South 6th Street, Orange, Texas 77630
    Phone: (409) 882-7075
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Common questions

Where can I search Orange County Official Public Records online?

Use the Orange County Clerk’s Official Public Records search. The system supports name, indexing, filed date, document type, and property-related search fields.

Can I use the Orange County online records search on a phone?

No. Orange County states that the online search must be accessed from a computer and is not designed to work on phones or tablets.

What should I do if the online records page is blank or gives an error?

Orange County says a blank page or error may mean the search site is blocked by a firewall or network. Contact your IT department about allowing access to the county’s search links.

Will the County Clerk search for records by phone or email?

No. The County Clerk states that searches are not conducted over the phone or by email. Staff search requests should be mailed with payment, and the charge is $5.00 per name.

Which office handles felony criminal and district court civil records?

The Orange County District Clerk handles court pleadings and papers for civil suits in District Courts, felony criminal matters, family law matters, and delinquent tax suits in the courts served by that office.

How much are copies of civil, probate, or criminal case records?

Copies of civil, probate, and criminal cases are $1.00 per page. Certified copies require an additional $5.00 per case.