Records of divorce in Montgomery County, Texas, are available through several channels. MontgomeryCourt.us allows quick access to public information about divorces in this county. Additionally, records can be obtained through the district court that issued the decision, the office of the county clerk, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), which maintains vital records. Online search tools, personal visits, or mail requests — all these options work depending on the type of document.
Montgomery Divorce Records Search
In Texas, divorce cases are handled by District Courts. In Montgomery County, the District Clerk's office is responsible for maintaining court materials — petitions, divorce decrees, property division agreements, and custody orders. This office is the primary source of complete divorce court records.
The DSHS maintains a separate registry of divorce verification letters, which confirm the fact of divorce but do not contain case details. Divorce indexes at the state level help establish whether a divorce has been registered.
The collection of divorce records in the county includes:
- Final Decree of Divorce
- Agreements on property and debt division
- Child custody and support orders
- Party statements and interim court orders
Montgomery County District Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Montgomery
When a judge signs a divorce decree, the District Clerk files it in the case materials. This is the only place where the full text of the decree is stored along with accompanying documents — from the initial petition to the final order.
At the state level, the DSHS receives statistical reports from the court and maintains a verification letter. This is not a copy of the court decree but a brief document confirming the fact and date of the divorce.
Where to Contact Depending on Your Needs
- Full copy of the court decree or any document from the case — Montgomery County District Clerk. Certified copies of divorce decrees are issued only by the District Clerk.
- Confirmation of divorce (verification letter) — Texas DSHS, Vital Statistics Unit. Orders can be placed online through the OVRA portal or by mail.
- County public records search — The official Montgomery County records search portal allows you to find registered documents by party name.
Montgomery County District Clerk
Texas DSHS — Vital Statistics Unit
Documents can also be filed with the district court through the eFileTexas system, which is the official electronic filing platform for state courts.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Montgomery
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce decree (District Clerk) | $1.00 for the first page, $0.25 for each additional page + certification fee | Typically same day for in-person visits; 5–10 business days by mail |
| Verification letter (DSHS, online through OVRA) | $20.00 | 2–3 weeks standard processing |
| Verification letter (DSHS, mail request) | $20.00 | 4–6 weeks |
| DSHS divorce index search (per every 5 years searched) | Included in the request fee | Depends on submission method |
| Uncertified copy of a case document (District Clerk) | $1.00 for the first page, $0.25 for each additional page | Same day for in-person visits |