FAQs • McLennan County, TX • CivicEngage

How do I get information on a divorce?: A divorce is a civil case and information requests are handled in the same way as any other civil case. To obtain an accurate civil records search, specific names should be know as well as other important information, such as the year the case was filed, is the party a plaintiff or defendant in the case and the type of case filed. There is a $5 fee for researching civil records. You may research records without cost by doing so at the District Clerk's Office located at:
501 Washington Avenue
Suite 300
Waco, TX 76701

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District Clerk Civil Division

1. How do I learn about appeals or abstracts?: For detailed information regarding abstract or executions, call 254-757-5057. For faster more efficient service, have your cause number ready.

2. Is there free computer access for public?: There are 2 locations are available for free computer access to research public records at:
300 Courthouse Annex
Waco, TX 76701
You may obtain computer access outside of the District Clerk's Office or the County Clerk's Office located at:
215 North 5th Street
2nd Floor
Waco, TX 76701

3. How can I search civil or family records?: To obtain an accurate civil records search, specific names should be know as well as other important information. Important information should include the year the case was filed, if the party is a plaintiff or defendant in the case, and what type of case was filed. For more information, please contact 254-757-5057.

4. Where can I learn about civil bonds?: For information on filing civil bonds, please call 254-757-5057. Please also view the Bond Policy page.

5. How do I contact the Civil District Clerk Operator?: For civil inquiries, please call 254-757-5057. For criminal inquires, please call 254-757-5054.

6. Where can I learn about filing fees and how to plead?: You can learn about filing fees and options for filing by visiting the Filing and Fees page.

7. How do I get information on a divorce?: A divorce is a civil case and information requests are handled in the same way as any other civil case. To obtain an accurate civil records search, specific names should be know as well as other important information, such as the year the case was filed, is the party a plaintiff or defendant in the case and the type of case filed. There is a $5 fee for researching civil records. You may research records without cost by doing so at the District Clerk's Office located at:
501 Washington Avenue
Suite 300
Waco, TX 76701

8. I'm an attorney and would like to change my name or address. How do I do this?: To register an attorney change of name and/or address, please send a signed letter, which includes your bar number for each case in which you are a participant. Visit or mail to the District Clerk's Office located at:
P.O. Box 2451
Waco, TX 76703