Find the Case First—Then Ask the Right Guadalupe County Clerk for the Record
Guadalupe County uses one official Judicial Records Search as the easiest starting point for many local cases, but the office that actually keeps the record depends on the type of case. Felony, divorce, family and district-level civil cases usually route through the District Clerk; county misdemeanor and many county-level civil or probate records route through the County Clerk.
Start online, save the cause number and court name, then order only the document you actually need. The guide below explains criminal and civil searches, court assignments, certified copies, current clerk fees, JP cases, missing results, docket terminology and when a city court or Texas DPS search is the better route.
Guadalupe County links directly to the Tyler public-access portal.
Felony plus district civil, divorce, family and child-support records.
Misdemeanor, county civil, probate and related court records.
211 W. Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155.
Official county procedures checked August 24, 2026.
Start with the type of case—not the person’s name
Felony criminal cases, divorce, family, child support and district-level civil litigation.
District Clerk criminal line: 830-303-8875County-level misdemeanor criminal cases and court records maintained for the county courts at law.
County Clerk Courts: 830-303-8861Justice Courts handle Class C fine-only cases, evictions and justice civil or small-claims matters up to $20,000.
Guadalupe County has four JP precincts.A Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo or another city citation may be a municipal case rather than a County Clerk record.
Read the court name printed on the citation first.How to search Guadalupe County court records online
Which Guadalupe County court owns the case?
| Case type | Likely court | Record custodian | Best first action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felony criminal | District Court | District Clerk | Search the criminal case, then call 830-303-8875 if a copy is needed. |
| Divorce / family / child support | District Court or assigned county-level court | Usually District Clerk for district matters | Verify the court shown in the portal before ordering. |
| District civil lawsuit | District Court | District Clerk | Use Civil Case Search and save the cause number. |
| Class A or B misdemeanor | County Court at Law system | County Clerk | Search the criminal case and contact County Clerk Courts. |
| County-level civil case | County Court at Law | County Clerk | Check the assigned court and County Clerk record. |
| Probate / guardianship | County Court or County Court at Law | County Clerk | Search probate or guardianship records and verify assignment. |
| Small claims / justice civil up to $20,000 | Justice of the Peace | Correct JP precinct | Identify the precinct before calling or paying. |
| Eviction | Justice of the Peace | Correct JP precinct | Search JP civil records or contact the precinct. |
| Class C fine-only county matter | Justice of the Peace | Correct JP precinct | Use JP criminal search. |
| City ordinance / city traffic citation | Municipal Court | The city court | Read the issuing court printed on the citation. |
Search felony and misdemeanor cases differently
Felony criminal case
Felony cases are district-court matters. The District Clerk is the official custodian of the pleadings, filings and court papers maintained in those cases.
- Search the official portal under criminal records.
- Save the cause number and assigned district court.
- Read each charge or count separately.
- Check the newest docket entry before assuming a case is pending.
- Use the District Clerk for certified judgments or other court documents.
Criminal / Collections Department: 830-303-8875
Class A or B misdemeanor
County-level misdemeanor case records are maintained by the County Clerk for the county court system.
- Search the Judicial Records portal first.
- Save the case number.
- Check the assigned county court.
- Use the County Clerk to obtain court copies.
- Do not send a misdemeanor payment until the court hearing and clerk instructions are clear.
County Clerk Court Records: 830-303-8861
County Court at Law #2 currently hears misdemeanor criminal cases
Match the civil record to the court level
General district-court civil litigation is maintained through the District Clerk.
District Clerk Civil: 830-303-8873
District Clerk handles civil, divorce, family and child-support record questions for district matters.
Email: dccourts@guadalupetx.gov
County Clerk maintains the county-level court record. Assignment may be to County Court or one of the County Courts at Law.
County Clerk Courts: 830-303-8861
County Court at Law #1
County Court at Law #2
Small claims, evictions and Class C cases use the JP courts
| Precinct | Address | Phone | Published office hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP Precinct 1 | 2405 E. US Hwy 90, Seguin, TX 78155 | 830-372-4223 | Mon–Thu 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed to public Friday |
| JP Precinct 2 | 101 E. Court St., Suite 213, Seguin, TX 78155 | 830-379-2214 | Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–4:30 p.m. |
| JP Precinct 3 | 1101 Elbel Road, Suite 6, Schertz, TX 78154 | 210-945-6685 | Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| JP Precinct 4 | 11144 FM 725, Seguin, TX 78155 | 830-372-8916 / 830-372-8917 | Mon–Thu 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed Friday |
Do not stop after reading “open” or “closed”
The clerk has opened the case. It does not tell you who ultimately won or whether a criminal allegation was proven.
The case has not reached a final disposition in the information currently shown.
The case has reached a procedural end, but you still need the judgment, dismissal or final order to know what happened.
A claim or criminal count was terminated without the court entering a conviction on that dismissed count.
A court entered a formal decision or order. Read the document rather than relying on a short docket label.
A hearing or trial setting moved to another date. Verify the newest setting before travelling.
A Texas criminal disposition with specific legal consequences; it is not the same thing as a dismissal.
A civil claimant discontinued some or all claims. Review the order or notice to see exactly what was affected.
The public portal may not display a record that is legally confidential or access-restricted.
Know whether you need a plain copy or certified proof
District Clerk copy fees
The District Clerk fee schedule currently posted by the county lists:
- Non-certified paper copy: $1 per page
- Certified copy: $1 per page
- Seal: additional $5
- Electronic document up to 10 pages: $1
- Pages over 10: $0.10 per page
- Record search: $5
- Credit-card payment: published 2.65% fee, $3 minimum
County Clerk court-copy fees
The County Clerk fee schedule effective January 1, 2025 lists:
- Certified court copy: $1 per page + $5 certification per document
- Non-certified paper: $1 per page
- Paper converted to electronic: $1 per page
- Electronic document up to 10 pages: $1
- Each page over 10: $0.10
Which copy should you request?
| Need | Usually enough | When certified proof is safer |
|---|---|---|
| Personal research | Online docket or plain copy | Usually unnecessary unless someone else requires authentication. |
| Proof a criminal case was dismissed | Plain dismissal for informal use | Employment, licensing, immigration, legal dispute or background correction. |
| Divorce decree | Plain copy for reference | Name, benefit, retirement, remarriage or agency requirement. |
| Civil judgment | Plain copy for review | Enforcement, another court or formal submission. |
| Probate order | Plain copy for understanding the file | Bank, title, property or third-party acceptance. |
County Clerk records can be ordered through Clerk eCertify
Why a Guadalupe County case may be missing from your search
Use the docket as a schedule—not as the final case result
Useful for checking settings, but always compare the hearing with the correct case number and court.
Use the latest setting. A hearing can be reset after an earlier calendar was published.
The District Clerk publishes district docket resources and tells users to contact the District Attorney for felony questions or the court coordinator for civil or family settings.
Do not send a court payment to the wrong Guadalupe County office
Electronic filing
The District Clerk does not perform criminal background searches
Use Guadalupe court search when…
- You know the case happened in Guadalupe County
- You need the local cause number
- You need a judgment, dismissal or civil order
- You want the local docket history
Use Texas DPS when…
- You are looking for a broader Texas criminal history
- You are not sure which county had the case
- You need the state criminal-history system rather than one local court file
Obtain the final court record before trying to clear it
Guadalupe County court-record offices
Seguin, TX 78155
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Main / Civil: 830-303-8873
Schertz, TX 78154
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Seguin, TX 78155
Mon–Fri: 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Schertz, TX 78154
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Closed one hour for lunch.
Seguin, TX 78155
830-303-4188, Ext. 1247
Seguin, TX 78155
Guadalupe County Justice Center in Seguin
The Justice Center houses the District Clerk, district courts and county courts at law. Confirm the exact office or suite before entering the building.
Small details that prevent the most common court-record mistakes
It is more reliable than searching a common surname across several case types.
The assigned court determines which clerk or courtroom can answer the next question.
A normal case-copy order is usually faster than filing a broad public-information request.
A citation issued into municipal court may not be found in the county-level criminal search you expected.
It can save a long drive for residents on the northwest side of Guadalupe County.
A certified judgment, dismissal, decree or final order may answer the question at a fraction of the copy cost.
Calendar entries can be reset after someone saved an older screenshot.
The District Clerk expressly directs criminal-background searches to Texas DPS.
The County Clerk warns against misdirected misdemeanor payments and tells users to verify eligibility first.
Guadalupe County court-record questions answered
How do I search Guadalupe County court records online?
Start with Guadalupe County’s official Judicial Records Search, which links to the county’s Tyler Technologies public-access portal. Choose the search category that matches the case, such as criminal, civil, family, probate, guardianship, Justice of the Peace or hearing records. Search by case or cause number when known; otherwise use the party information available to you and verify the court, filing date and case type before relying on a match.
Who keeps felony criminal court records in Guadalupe County?
Felony case records filed in Guadalupe County district courts are maintained by the Guadalupe County District Clerk. The District Clerk’s Criminal and Collections Department can be reached at 830-303-8875, and the main office is at 211 West Court Street in Seguin.
Who keeps misdemeanor court records in Guadalupe County?
The Guadalupe County Clerk maintains county-level court records, including misdemeanor criminal matters handled through the county courts at law. The County Clerk’s Court Records Department can be reached at 830-303-8861 or cccourts@guadalupetx.gov.
Where do I search Guadalupe County civil and family cases?
District-level civil, divorce, family and child-support records are maintained by the Guadalupe County District Clerk. The official Judicial Records Search is the best first step. Civil cases assigned to the county courts at law may instead be maintained through the County Clerk, so check the court name shown in the search result before ordering copies.
How much do Guadalupe County District Clerk court-record copies cost?
The District Clerk’s currently posted fee schedule lists non-certified paper copies at $1 per page, certified copies at $1 per page plus a $5 seal, non-certified electronic documents up to 10 pages at $1, pages over 10 at $0.10 per page, and a $5 record-search fee. Confirm the current amount before ordering.
Can I buy certified Guadalupe County court records online?
Yes for many County Clerk records. Guadalupe County Clerk offers electronic certified court records through Clerk eCertify, with purchased records delivered by email. The District Clerk also links from its official page to options for purchasing certified copies and civil copies. Availability depends on the record and court.
Why can I not find a Guadalupe County case online?
The case may be filed in the wrong court system for the search you used, may be very recent, may use a different party-name spelling, may be a municipal or Justice of the Peace matter, or may be restricted from public access. Search the relevant criminal, civil, family, probate or JP category and contact the correct clerk when the case still cannot be located.
Does the Guadalupe County District Clerk perform criminal background checks?
No. The District Clerk’s official Criminal Record Search notice states that the office no longer performs criminal background searches and directs people seeking criminal-history inquiries to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Where are Guadalupe County small claims, eviction and Class C cases filed?
Guadalupe County Justice of the Peace courts handle Class C fine-only criminal matters, small claims and justice civil cases up to $20,000, and eviction cases. The county has four JP precincts, so identify the correct precinct before calling, filing or paying.
Can a Guadalupe County criminal court record be expunged or sealed?
Some records may qualify for expunction or an order of nondisclosure under Texas law. Eligibility is not automatic and depends on the arrest, charge, disposition and other circumstances. Guadalupe County District Clerk publishes local expunction information and identifies county and state agencies commonly involved in the process.