Hidalgo County, TX · Hidalgo County

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Civil Case Request Form

Hidalgo County residents and other requesters use this form to request a civil case search or copies of specified case documents from the County Clerk.

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City of Hidalgo County · Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County, Texas
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hidalgocounty.us
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What this form is

The form lets requesters ask for a civil case search or copies of documents such as a petition, judgment, or dismissal. It asks for the case parties, requested documents, requester contact and mailing details, and a preferred delivery method. The form lists search, copy, and certification charges; the County Clerk contacts the requester about preferred payment after receiving the request.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a civil case search or copies of civil case documents from the Hidalgo County Clerk can complete this form.

How to submit it

Send the completed request to Hidalgo County Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 58 / 100 N. Closner, Edinburg, Texas 78540. Select pickup, mail, or email; the office says it will contact you about preferred payment.

About notarization

This request form does not require a notary; it asks for a date and requester details, with no sworn or notarized attachment mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Civil Case Request Form to request a civil case search or copies of case documents.

  2. 2

    Complete the Request

    Enter the date, plaintiff and defendant names, requested documents, your contact details, and preferred delivery method.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    The form does not identify any required attachments.

  4. 4

    Submit to the County

    Send the completed form to the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What can I request with the Civil Case Request Form?
You can request a civil case search or documents such as a petition, judgment, dismissal, or another specified document. The form also offers a certification option.
Do I need a notary for the Civil Case Request Form?
No. This request form does not require a notary; it asks for a date and requester details, and mentions no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Civil Case Request Form?
Send it to Hidalgo County Clerk's Office at P.O. Box 58 / 100 N. Closner, Edinburg, Texas 78540. Choose pickup, mail, or email as the delivery method.

Need something notarized?

This Civil Case Request Form doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.