Galveston County Divorce Records

A Galveston divorce record documents the filing, proceedings, and final disposition of a marriage dissolution. Divorce cases in Galveston County are adjudicated by the 306th District Court, and the official case files are preserved by the district clerk as part of the court’s permanent records. These records are generally available for public inspection, subject to statutory limits on confidential or restricted information.

Members of the public may obtain divorce case records through methods authorized by the court, including online access, written requests by mail, or in-person inquiries. Requestors must provide sufficient case details to enable retrieval. Mail requests should be directed to the district clerk’s office where the divorce was finalized. Individuals may also visit the clerk’s office to review records or request copies. Copy fees apply.

Although divorce records are largely accessible, complete case files and certified copies are typically limited to the parties involved or other authorized individuals. The contents of a divorce record may vary depending on whether the case was contested or uncontested. Common components include:

• Names of the spouses
• Date the divorce was finalized
• County of finalization
• Case number
• Filed case documents, such as:
  • Motions and responses
  • Orders and rulings
  • Spousal support determination, if applicable
  • Child support and custody orders
  • Final judgment or divorce decrees

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Galveston County	306th District Court	600 59th Street Suite 3304 Galveston, TX 77551	(409) 766-2255	8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday