Civil Division

Civil Helpful Tips

  • Documents filed under seal or presented to court in camera cannot be eFiled Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21 (f) (4).
  • A 1099 Registry Information Sheet must be completed and filed for a recipient of registry funds.
  • Our office requires that any issuances requested be in writing. Fees must be paid at time of request. There are helpful forms attached below.
  • Civil Court Requirements 
    • Order Approving Bond is required when filing a Cash or Surety Bond. 
    • All questions regarding hearings or court requirements must be directed to the Civil Court Administrator Cassy Carroll, (940) 349-2120.

Payment Portal

County Clerk Online Payment Portal for ad litem fees, bond forfeiture fees and civil/probate cash bonds.

Civil Forms

  1. Address Change (PDF)
  2. Application for Subpoena (PDF)
  3. Civil Fee Schedule (PDF)
  4. Civil Request for Citation (PDF)
  5. Motion to Discharge Defendant from Deferred - Traffic (PDF)
  6. Registry Information (PDF)
  7. Request for Show Cause Citation (PDF)
  8. Request for Writ or Abstract or Temporary Restraining Order (PDF)
  9. Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond (PDF)

CIVIL Records Request Form

  1. Denton County Clerk Records Request - Civil Court (PDF)

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