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

Notice: Increase of Fees

Attention: Notice of New Fees, Effective January 1, 2026
Pursuant to Senate Bill SB 1667 / HB 2282 [PDF]

New Document Certification Format

Effective December 15, 2025
The Fort Bend County District Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of a modernized Certified Document Format designed to enhance security, improve transparency, and provide a better experience for the public. Click here to see what's new [PDF]

Justice Center - Richmond Office Closure / Sienna Office Closure

Please be advised of the scheduled office closures listed below for the Fort Bend County District Clerk's Office in observance of the Christmas Holiday and New Year's Day.
Scheduled office closures: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Closing at 3:00 PM), Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Closed All Day), Friday, December 26, 2025 (Closed All Day) Thursday, January 1, 2026 (Closed All Day)

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.