Do I need a notary for the Request for Issuance of a Subpoena?

No. The form has no notary block and mentions no sworn or notarized attachment or related step.

How do I submit the subpoena request?

E-file it as a separate lead document unless requesting multiple subpoenas, which may be filed as one lead document. Use filing code “Request,” add “Subpoena” in the description, and select service under “Optional Services.”

What information does the request ask for?

It asks for the cause number and case style, witness and service address, appearance date, time and location, the party represented, items to bring or produce, and requester contact information.

How do I request sheriff or constable service?

Check the applicable Ellis County Sheriff or Constable option on the form and select the correct service fee under “Optional Services.” The form warns that an unapproved fee amount may result in rejection.

Ellis County, TX · Ellis County

No notary required

Request for Issuance of a Subpoena

Ellis County filers use this request to ask the District Clerk to issue a subpoena and provide case, witness, appearance, and service details.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Ellis County · Ellis County, Ellis County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: elliscountytx.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this request to ask for a subpoena and provide the cause number, case style, witness name and service address, appearance date, time and location, and what the witness must bring or produce. The form says to use other request forms for other types of issuances. For e-filing, submit it as a separate lead document unless requesting multiple subpoenas, and choose the service type in Optional Services.

Who needs it

A person requesting a subpoena from the Ellis County District Clerk uses this form to provide the case, witness, appearance, and service information.

How to submit it

E-file the request as a separate lead document, or include multiple subpoena requests as one lead document. Choose filing code “Request,” add “Subpoena” in the description, and select service under “Optional Services.”

About notarization

No notary is required; the form has no notary block, and it mentions no sworn or notarized attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Request
Download the Request for Issuance of a Subpoena PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the case, witness, appearance, production, and requester information requested on the form.
3
Select Service
If requesting sheriff or constable service, mark the applicable option and select the service fee in Optional Services.
4
E-File the Request
File it as a separate lead document, or combine multiple subpoena requests as one lead document; use filing code “Request” and description “Subpoena.”

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Request for Issuance of a Subpoena?: No. The form has no notary block and mentions no sworn or notarized attachment or related step.
How do I submit the subpoena request?: E-file it as a separate lead document unless requesting multiple subpoenas, which may be filed as one lead document. Use filing code “Request,” add “Subpoena” in the description, and select service under “Optional Services.”
What information does the request ask for?: It asks for the cause number and case style, witness and service address, appearance date, time and location, the party represented, items to bring or produce, and requester contact information.
How do I request sheriff or constable service?: Check the applicable Ellis County Sheriff or Constable option on the form and select the correct service fee under “Optional Services.” The form warns that an unapproved fee amount may result in rejection.

Need something notarized?

This Request for Issuance of a Subpoena doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.