Harris County District Clerk

Harris County District Clerk The Harris County District Clerk’s Office maintains official court records and provides the courts and public with efficient, technology-driven support.

We are committed to accountability, innovation, and exceptional service.

District Clerk Marilyn Burgess attended the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Pride In Business Celebrat...
06/12/2026

District Clerk Marilyn Burgess attended the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Pride In Business Celebration Luncheon today, joining community leaders and elected officials to celebrate inclusion, opportunity, and 10 years of impact. The event highlighted the Chamber’s work to build a stronger economy where everyone belongs and the importance of supporting a thriving, inclusive community in Greater Houston. Like the Chamber, the District Clerk’s office strives to create an inclusive environment for our employees and for Harris County.

⚠️ Planning a visit to the Harris County District Clerk's Office?With the 2026 FIFA World Cup events underway in Houston...
06/11/2026

⚠️ Planning a visit to the Harris County District Clerk's Office?

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup events underway in Houston, residents should expect increased traffic, parking congestion, road closures, and higher-than-normal activity in and around downtown Houston and other event areas.

If you have business with our office, we encourage you to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consider utilizing our online services when possible.

We appreciate your patience as Houston welcomes visitors from around the world and celebrates this exciting international event!

For online services and office information, visit www.hcdistrictclerk.com.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Beginning June 15, 2026, the Harris County District Clerk Office will have adjusted lobby hours ...
06/10/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Beginning June 15, 2026, the Harris County District Clerk Office will have adjusted lobby hours until further notice. The new lobby hours will be from 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday-Friday.

Although lobbies will close at 4, staff will continue assisting customers by phone until 4:30 p.m. and many services remain available online 24/7.

You can access our online services any time on our website at www.hcdistrictclerk.com.

UPDATE: The Attorney/Paralegal Focus Group presentation originally scheduled for today, June 9 has been postponed until ...
06/09/2026

UPDATE: The Attorney/Paralegal Focus Group presentation originally scheduled for today, June 9 has been postponed until Thursday, June 11th.

In light of a recent loss within the legal community, this meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 11, at 3:00 p.m. The Zoom link will be sent to everyone that RSVP'd on Thursday morning.

We appreciate your understanding.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Beginning June 15, 2026, the Harris County District Clerk Office will have adjusted lobby hours ...
06/03/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Beginning June 15, 2026, the Harris County District Clerk Office will have adjusted lobby hours until further notice. The new lobby hours will be from 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday-Friday.

Although lobbies will close at 4, staff will continue assisting customers by phone until 4:30 p.m. and many services remain available online 24/7.

You can access our online services any time on our website at www.hcdistrictclerk.com.

The Harris County District Clerk's Office (HCDCO) just concluded another Internship Training Program, which ran from May...
05/28/2026

The Harris County District Clerk's Office (HCDCO) just concluded another Internship Training Program, which ran from May 18th until today!

Throughout the last two weeks, a group of talented law students from the University of Houston Law Center and the South Texas College of Law had the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about the courts and the daily responsibilities within the DCO. They observed various areas of our office, including Civil, Family, Criminal, Juvenile and IV-D Courts, as well as various other support sections.

We held an Intern Appreciation Breakfast this morning where the interns had the chance to share their experiences with us and we could bid them farewell. We wish them all the luck and success in their future careers and hope to see them around the courthouse complex in the future!

Anthony Leatherman, Team Leader of HR Specialists and the Administrator of the Summer Law Intern program stated, “I believe that all of our law interns were extremely appreciative of the new knowledge that they gained from observing each one of our court sections. Now that we are at the end of the rotation, I think that most of the interns have some idea of what kind of law that they want to practice. My goal each and every year, with this internship, is to provide the tools that these students need to become the best Attorney that they can be. My educational background in law and government prepared me for the awesome training that I extend to these quality students that I select.”

A very special thanks to Anthony for organizing this wonderful opportunity. We’re proud to support the next generation of legal professionals and can’t wait to see all they accomplish!

On May 27, Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess had the opportunity to speak with and visit the Kingwood Executi...
05/27/2026

On May 27, Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess had the opportunity to speak with and visit the Kingwood Executive Group to discuss the many functions of the Harris County District Clerk’s Office and the work our team does every day to serve the public. From advancing access to justice initiatives to modernizing services and increasing community outreach, District Clerk Burgess shared many of the office’s recent achievements and ongoing efforts to better serve Harris County residents.

The Kingwood Executive Group is a local networking and community organization made up of business and civic leaders dedicated to fostering professional connections, sharing ideas, and supporting growth and engagement throughout the Kingwood area.

Thank you to the Kingwood Executive Group for the warm welcome and thoughtful discussion.

Congratulations to our Employee of the Month for May - Viet Ho! 🎊Check out what Tracy Hopper, I.T. Administrator and Cli...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to our Employee of the Month for May - Viet Ho! 🎊

Check out what Tracy Hopper, I.T. Administrator and Clinton Schramek, Lead Programmer had to say:

"Viet has done a tremendous job in a short time here at the District Clerk's office. His knowledge and experience in database programming has benefited the office and our applications. He was an instrumental key player in our multi-agency database upgrade project with HCUS and helped ensure that things went as smoothly as possible, especially in regard to data replication. Viet consistently goes above and beyond by acting as a reliable technical resource for our team. His expertise in database development, optimization, and SQL replication played a critical role in several projects, especially the extensive collaboration with HCUS for the multi-agency database upgrade project. He regularly took initiative to resolve issues, provide guidance, and helped ensure work was completed as efficiently and accurately as possible. Viet demonstrates excellence through his strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to solve complex database-related challenges. His work in database development and performance optimization has directly contributed to improved system reliability and efficiency. He is highly knowledgeable in his area of expertise and consistently delivers high-quality work while maintaining a professional and collaborative attitude. Viet brings out the DCO spirit by always being willing to help others and share his knowledge. He is approachable, supportive, and works well with both internal team members and external agencies. His collaborative attitude encourages teamwork and helps build confidence within the group, making him a reliable technical asset to our team and with whom other team members enjoy working with. Viet has been an integral part of the team and a valuable asset to our agency. His contributions to the multi-agency database upgrade project had a meaningful impact on the success of the project, and his expertise continues to benefit daily operations."

​Congratulations, Viet! Thank you for all that you do!🌟

UPDATE: This meeting has been postponed until Thursday, June 11th.In light of a recent loss within the legal community, ...
05/26/2026

UPDATE: This meeting has been postponed until Thursday, June 11th.

In light of a recent loss within the legal community, this meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 11, at 3:00 p.m. The Zoom link will be sent to everyone that RSVP'd on Thursday morning.

We appreciate your understanding.

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their co...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

As a reminder, our offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

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201 Caroline
Houston, TX
77002

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+18329275800

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