Galveston County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Galveston County, Texas.

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Galveston County District Clerk

John D. Kinard

(409) 766-2424

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center(409) 762-8621
Jury Service(409) 766-2319
E-FilingMandatory for attorneys

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$350.00
$350.00 (new civil suit; excludes service, citation $8.00 each)
Small Claims
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Heard in Justice of the Peace courts
Divorce / Family
$350.00
$350.00 (divorce/family petition, same base civil fee)