Fort Bend County District Clerk's Office

Honorable Beverley McGrew Walker, District Clerk

Mission Statement

Direct business activities to provide first class service to our customers; contribute to the welfare of county government through efficient, cost-effective management; maximize customer satisfaction by meeting customer expectations; maximize employee participation in management decisions; and ensure that we are first class public servants.

About the District Clerk's Office

The District Clerk's Office is an integral part of the function of the district courts as provided by Article 5, Section 9 of the Texas Constitution. The district clerk performs the Constitutional duties as registrar, recorder, and custodian of all court pleadings, instruments, and papers that are part of any legal cause of action in any district court.The clerk's office is the nerve center of the district courts, the link between the courts and the people, as well as the heart of a large network that provides vital information to other agencies and offices.

District Clerk | Important Notices

Office Closure

Please be advised The District Clerk's Office and Passport Office will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026 in Observance of 4th of July.

Case Filing Drop Box - Discontinued

Effective July 1, 2026, the Fort Bend County District Clerk's Office will discontinue the use of the Case Filing Drop Box located near the steps of the Justice Center.

Documents may be filed in person or via E-file at https://efiletexas.gov.

If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk's Office at 281-341-4515.

Beverley McGrew Walker,
Fort Bend County District Clerk

New E-Certify Service Now Available

Effective June 22, 2026, the Fort Bend County District Clerk, Beverley McGrew Walker, is proud to introduce Clerk E-Certify—a new and improved way to obtain certified copies online, designed for speed, convenience, and accessibility at the click of a button.

With E-Certify, users can preview case documents (up to 50 pages) prior to purchasing copies and receive certified copies the same day they are needed—without the wait. Attorneys and parties to the case may also purchase unredacted documents by securely logging in under the Attorney and Party portal.

Please note that access to certain case types and documents may be restricted from viewing or purchasing in accordance with applicable laws, court orders, standing orders, or confidentiality requirements.

Faster service. Greater transparency. Better access. CLICK HERE TO START

Your Fort Bend County District Clerk,
Beverley McGrew Walker

re:SearchTX Technical Issues

Please be advised that Re:SearchTX is currently experiencing technical issues, and the service is temporarily unavailable. Our IT Department in collaboration with Tyler Technologies (Vendor for Re:SearchTX), is actively working to resolve this matter as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Please contact our office at 281-341-4515 if you have any questions.