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Sheriff & Constable Fees for Serving
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Fort Bend County Sheriff & Constable Fees for Serving:
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$80.00 |
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Fort Bend County Sheriff & Constable Fees for Serving:
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$180.00 |
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Fort Bend County Sheriff & Constable Fees for Serving:
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$0.00 |
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Citation by Certified Mail:
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$88.00 |
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Citation By Certified Mail for Service Through the Secretary of State:
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$92.00 |
Payment Options please click here
Upcoming Passport Fairs
Upcoming Passport Fairs
Passport Fairs
Beverley McGrew Walker, Fort Bend County District Clerk, is accepting Passport Applications BY APPOINTMENT ONLY as a community service and in an effort to make it easier and more convenient to apply for a U.S. Passport.
Please check this site and follow us on social media for future passport fairs and updates.
Passport Fair: Saturday, Septempber 12, 2026 [PDF]
WHEN: Saturday September 12, 2026
8:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M
WHERE: Jones Creek Ranch Park
7714 FM 359 RD
Richmond, Texas 77406
To Schedule Your Appointment Click: HERE! (If appointments are completely booked. Please check back periodically as cancellations may occur and appointment times open up.)
Resources:
- U.S. Passport Application: CLICK HERE! [DS-11 Form]
- U.S. Passport Application Checklist CLICK HERE!
- U.S. Passport Brochure & Passport Fees: CLICK HERE!
Passport Photos Available On-Site ($15.00)
Acceptable Forms of Payment:
- Check or Money Order (All application fees must be paid for by this method only)
- Credit Card or Debit Card (All acceptance fees must be paid for by this method)
* Cash will not be accepted*
Please remember:
*All applicants must appear in person (including minors). Minors under the age of 16 must appear with both parents. If one parent is not available, a DS-3053 form or a notarized authorization letter from the absent parent and a copy of his/her identification (front and back) is required.
If you have any questions please contact our office at (281) 341-4515.
Customer Service Survey
Beverley McGrew Walker
Fort Bend District Clerk
District Clerk Directory
The District Clerk's office does not set hearing or court dates. To set or obtain information regarding a court date, please contact the appropriate court.
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240th District Court - 281-341-8600
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268th District Court - 281-341-8610
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328th District Court - 281-341-4406
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387th District Court - 281-238-3290
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400th District Court - 281-341-4422
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434th District Court - 281-633-7653
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458th District Court - 832-471-4905
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501st District Court - 832-471-4221
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502nd District Court - 832-471-4232
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505th District Court - 281-238-3244
For information regarding records, please have your case number ready and call to speak to a clerk assigned to the appropriate court by utilizing the District Clerk Staff Directory:
District Clerk Staff Directory [PDF]
If you do not have your case number, you may conduct a record search by accessing the online Case Search.
Contact Us | District Clerk
District Clerk's Office
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Fort Bend County Justice Center |
Fort Bend County Sienna Annex Branch 5855 Sienna Springs Way, Suite 146 Missouri City, TX 77459 |
Fort Bend County District Clerk’s Office 301 Jackson Street, Room 101 Richmond, TX 77469 |
Telephone: 281-341-4515
Fax: 281-341-4519
E-Mail: distclerk@fortbendcountytx.gov
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday | OPEN during lunch
"Excluding County Holidays"
Richmond Passport Office
Passport Office Address: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 31007, Richmond, TX 77469
Telephone: (281) 633-7641 | (281) 633-7635
Office Hours: Monday - Friday "Excluding County Holidays"
Appointments: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Walk-In: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sienna Annex Passport Office
Passport Office Address: 5855 Sienna Springs Way, Suite 146 Missouri City, TX, 77459
Telephone: (281) 238-3279 | 281-344-3916
Office Hours: Monday - Friday "Excluding County Holidays"
Appointments: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Walk-In: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Closed for Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE: CLICK HERE!
Frequently Asked Questions
Office Notices/Closures
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted September 10, 2026 |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted August 25, 2026 |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted August 13, 2026 Cancelled Justice Center - Richmond Office Closure for Staff Development Training: Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted July 28, 2026 Notice of Fee Increase Effective August 1, 2026, the fee for purchasing a money order for passport services is increasing from $2.00 to $3.00. If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk's Office at 281-341-4515. Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted June 24, 2026 |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted June 23, 2026 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. If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk's Office at 281-341-4515. Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted June 22, 2026 Notice: 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 Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted June 5, 2026 The Fort Bend County District Clerk's Office and Passport Office |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted May 13, 2026 The Fort Bend County District Clerk's Office and Passport Office |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted April 27, 2026 Justice Center - Richmond Office Closure for Staff Development Training: Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted March 19, 2026 The Fort Bend County District Clerk's Office and Passport Office |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted February 12, 2026 Notice – New District Courts and Case Transfers Effective February 12, 2026, cases were randomly transferred to the 501st (Family) and 502nd (Civil and Criminal) District Courts. The District Clerk’s Office advises all parties and attorneys to review the District Clerk’s Online Case Search to determine whether a case has been transferred. Verifying your case assignment will ensure you contact the appropriate court regarding hearings, scheduling, or any other court-related matters. To verify your case(s) CLICK HERE. Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted January 30, 2026 Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted January 25, 2026 Please be advised of The District Clerk's Office closure Monday, January 26, 2026, due to the inclement weather. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Stay Warm! Thank you for your cooperation during this matter. Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted January 16, 2026 Justice Center - Richmond Office Closure for Staff Development Training: Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted January 6, 2026 |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted December 22, 2025 Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted December 15, 2025 New Document Certification Format: |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted December 9, 2025 Sienna Annex - Office Closures: Justice Center - Richmond Office Closures: Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted November 17, 2025 Network outage: |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted November 10, 2025 Sienna Annex - Office Closures: Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Closed All Day) Justice Center - Richmond Office Closures: Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted November 4, 2025 Due to Maintenance, the public access website will be down from 6:00 P.M. Friday, November 21,2025 until 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 22, 2025. |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted November 4, 2025 |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted September 29, 2025 |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted September 24, 2025 |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted September 11, 2025 |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted August 18, 2025 |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted August 11, 2025 Justice Center - Richmond Office Closure for Staff Development Training: Sienna Annex - Office Closure for Staff Development Training: Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted July 11, 2025 |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted July 7, 2025 On Tuesday, July 8th, from 8PM CT to 10PM CT, the EFSP Filing Portal will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. Thank You, |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted June 23, 2025 |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted June 9, 2025 THE FORT BEND COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted June 03, 2025 Justice Center - Richmond Office Closure for Staff Development Training: Sienna Annex - Office Closure for Staff Development Training: Thank You, |