Divorce records in Bastrop County, Texas, can be accessed through several channels. BastropCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Bastrop County. You can also obtain records directly from the district court that issued the decree, the Bastrop County District Clerk's office, or the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Section. The approach you take depends on whether you need a full court file or a state-issued divorce verification letter.
Bastrop Divorce Records Search
In Texas, divorce cases are handled at the district court level. The Bastrop County District Clerk maintains divorce case files, including divorce decrees, property settlement agreements, custody orders, and all related filings. These court records are generally public unless a judge has sealed part or all of a case.
At the state level, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains divorce decree indexes and can issue verification letters confirming that a divorce was recorded with the state. DSHS does not hold the full case file — only the district clerk's office has that.
You can search Bastrop County case records online through the Bastrop County Case Records Search portal, which provides public access to case index information including divorce cases.
Bastrop County District Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Bastrop
Understanding which office holds the record you need will save time. In Bastrop County, divorce cases are filed in and adjudicated by the district court. After a judge signs the final divorce decree, the decree and all associated documents remain on file with the District Clerk's office.
Separately, the court reports basic divorce information to the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section. DSHS maintains statewide divorce decree indexes and issues verification letters — but these are not certified copies of the decree itself.
Contact the District Clerk if you need:
- A certified copy of the divorce decree
- Access to the full case file (settlement agreements, custody orders, motions)
- Court-stamped copies for legal proceedings
Contact DSHS Vital Statistics if you need:
- A verification letter confirming a divorce was recorded in Texas
- To search statewide divorce indexes
Bastrop County District Clerk
Texas DSHS Vital Statistics
You can also order vital records online through the state's official application for divorce verification letters.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Bastrop
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce decree (District Clerk) | $1.00 per page plus certification fee | Same day to several business days (in person); 1–2 weeks (by mail) |
| Divorce verification letter (DSHS Vital Statistics) | $20.00 | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Online divorce verification order (DSHS via Texas.gov) | $20.00 plus processing/shipping fees | 2–3 weeks |
| Bastrop County case records search (online portal) | Free | Immediate |