Irving Divorce Records
Irving divorce records are held by the Dallas County District Clerk, which is the official custodian of all family law case files for Dallas County. Irving is located in Dallas County, so divorce cases filed by Irving residents go through Dallas County District Court. If you need to find a case, request a certified copy of a Final Decree of Divorce, or look up a cause number, the Dallas County District Clerk at the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building in downtown Dallas is where you go. The city of Irving has no role in maintaining or issuing divorce records.
Irving Overview
Dallas County District Clerk for Irving Cases
Irving residents file for divorce at Dallas County District Court, and the Dallas County District Clerk handles all case files and records requests. The main clerk's office is at the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building at 600 Commerce Street, Suite 103, in downtown Dallas. There is also a Frank Crowley Courts Building location for certain court matters. For family court records including divorce, you contact the Records Information Office within the District Clerk's office.
Irving has a population of about 264,546 people. It is located in western Dallas County and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. The city has a diverse population, with about 45% Hispanic and 22% Asian residents. Despite the city's size, it does not have its own divorce court. All family law cases, including divorce, go to Dallas County District Court.
| Office | Dallas County District Clerk - Records Information |
|---|---|
| Address | George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building 600 Commerce Street, Suite 103 Dallas, TX 75202 |
| Phone | (214) 653-7307 |
| DCRecords@dallascounty.org | |
| Website | dallascounty.org/government/district-clerk |
Irving City Hall is at 825 W. Irving Blvd in Irving, and the city maintains a municipal court for traffic citations and ordinance violations at irvingtx.gov. That court has nothing to do with divorce. All divorce records for Irving residents are in Dallas, not Irving.
The Dallas County District Clerk page at dallascounty.org provides information on how to request divorce records, contact the Records Information Office, and access the online case search for Dallas County.
The District Clerk serves Irving residents along with all other Dallas County residents. Family court records, including divorce decrees, are handled exclusively through this office and are not available online for privacy reasons.
How to Search Irving Divorce Records
Dallas County family court records, including Irving divorce cases, are not available through the county's general online records search. Dallas County removed family court records from its online subscription service in 2018 to protect the privacy of children and parties in sensitive cases. To search for an Irving divorce case, you must contact the Dallas County District Clerk's Records Information Office directly.
You can reach the Records Office by email at DCRecords@dallascounty.org or by phone at (214) 653-7307. You will need to provide the full names of both parties and an approximate year of divorce. If you have the cause number, that will make the search faster. Staff can look up the case, tell you what is in the file, and arrange for copies.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal may have some Dallas County case records. Dallas County also deployed the Odyssey Case Management System in 2023 for felony cases. For family law matters, however, the direct contact route through DCRecords@dallascounty.org remains the most reliable path. You can also fill out a Divorce Decree Request Form available from the District Clerk's website at dallascounty.org.
For a simpler confirmation that a divorce occurred in Texas, the DSHS Vital Statistics Section at dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics issues divorce verification letters for divorces granted from 1968 to present. The letter costs $20 and does not include the full decree, but it confirms the names, date, and county of the divorce.
Filing for Divorce as an Irving Resident
Irving residents who want to file for divorce follow Texas state law under Texas Family Code Chapter 6. The filing goes to Dallas County District Court. The Dallas County District Clerk processes the initial petition, assigns a cause number, and schedules the case in one of the family district courts.
You must meet the residency requirement before filing. Under Texas Family Code § 6.301, at least one spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in Dallas County for at least 90 days before the case is filed. Irving is in Dallas County, so any Irving resident who has been in the area for at least 90 days likely satisfies the county residency requirement, as long as the Texas six-month requirement is also met.
Texas offers no-fault divorce under Texas Family Code § 6.001 using the ground of insupportability. You do not need to prove anyone did anything wrong. If the marriage has broken down due to conflict or discord and there is no reasonable chance it can be repaired, insupportability is satisfied. Other grounds available under Texas law include cruelty under § 6.002, adultery under § 6.003, and felony conviction under § 6.004. You can also cite abandonment, living apart for three years, or mental hospital confinement.
Divorce filing information for Dallas County is available at dallascounty.org/government/district-clerk/filing-divorce.php. Texas requires a 60-day waiting period after the petition is filed before a divorce can be made final. Cases with children require a conservatorship order and parenting plan, and Dallas County may require a parenting class as well.
Dallas County family court records are kept confidential online to protect minor children. You must request these records directly from the District Clerk rather than searching a public web portal.
Irving Divorce Filing Costs
Filing a divorce in Dallas County, which handles all Irving cases, costs about $350 for a case without children and around $365 for one with minor children. These fees are set by the Dallas County District Clerk and can change. Call (214) 653-7307 or email DCRecords@dallascounty.org to confirm current rates before you file.
After your case is final, certified copies of the divorce decree cost $1 per page plus a $5 certification fee per document. Non-certified plain copies are $1 per page. A search fee of $5 applies if you provide only a name and no cause number. Serving the other party through a constable or private process server adds $75 to $125 to your total costs.
If you cannot afford the fee, file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145. You can get the form at the Dallas County courthouse or from the Texas Courts website. People who receive SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, or similar benefits typically qualify. People earning below 125% of the federal poverty guideline also usually qualify.
Legal Help for Irving Residents
Irving residents have access to legal aid services that cover Dallas County. Lone Star Legal Aid handles family law cases and serves the greater Dallas area. Check their site at lonestarlegal.org for eligibility and available services. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is another resource that serves the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Irving.
The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service is available at (800) 252-9690. Their attorney directory at texasbar.com can help you find a family law attorney in Irving or Dallas. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has free self-help guides and all official divorce forms. Official court forms are also at txcourts.gov/rules-forms.
Note: Irving Municipal Court at 825 W. Irving Blvd handles only traffic and city ordinance violations. Do not contact the Irving Municipal Court about divorce filings or records.Dallas County Divorce Records
Irving is in Dallas County, and all divorce filings go through the Dallas County District Court. The District Clerk handles Irving cases along with those from Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, and all other Dallas County cities. For full details on the Dallas County court system, record search options, and divorce filing procedures, visit the Dallas County divorce records page.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near Irving with divorce records pages include:
- Dallas (Dallas County)
- Grand Prairie (Dallas County)
- Arlington (Tarrant County)
- Fort Worth (Tarrant County)