How much does it cost to file a civil case in Jefferson County?

The civil filing fee in Jefferson County, Texas is $187 statutory core: $50 district clerk filing fee (Tex. Gov't Code 51.317(b)(1)) + $137 state consolidated civil fee (Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 133.151, per S.B. 41 eff. 2022-01-01). Full total set by the Jefferson County District Clerk Civil/Family Filing Fees schedule (eff. 2025-01-01) with locally-adopted add-on fees (typically ~$300-$400).

What is the small claims filing fee in Jefferson County?

Heard in Justice of the Peace courts.

How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Jefferson County?

Divorce/family petition is a civil case under the same structure: $137 state consolidated civil fee (Loc. Gov't Code 133.151) + $50 clerk fee (Gov't Code 51.317); plus local add-ons per the county fee schedule (eff. 2025-01-01).

Can I e-file court documents in Jefferson County?

Yes. E-filing is available through eFileTexas. It is mandatory for attorneys.

Is there a free online case search for Jefferson County?

Yes. You can look up cases online at jeffersoncountytx.gov.

Where do I file court documents in Jefferson County?

Filings go to the Jefferson County District Clerk, located at 1085 Pearl St, Room 203, Beaumont, TX 77701. You can reach the clerk at (409) 835-8580.

Jefferson County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources

Civil filing fee

$50 to $400

New civil suit

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E-filing

Required

Through eFileTexas

Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM

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Case records

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Main courthouse: Jefferson County Courthouse, 1085 Pearl St, Room 203, Beaumont, TX 77701Clerk counter: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PMSource

Filing fees

Official fee schedule

Filing type	Fee	Details from the court
Civil lawsuit	$50 to $400	$187 statutory core: $50 district clerk filing fee (Tex. Gov't Code 51.317(b)(1)) + $137 state consolidated civil fee (Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 133.151, per S.B. 41 eff. 2022-01-01). Full total set by the Jefferson County District Clerk Civil/Family Filing Fees schedule (eff. 2025-01-01) with locally-adopted add-on fees (typically ~$300-$400).
Small claims	Varies, see details	Heard in Justice of the Peace courts
Divorce / family	Varies, see details	Divorce/family petition is a civil case under the same structure: $137 state consolidated civil fee (Loc. Gov't Code 133.151) + $50 clerk fee (Gov't Code 51.317); plus local add-ons per the county fee schedule (eff. 2025-01-01).

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $187, the civil filing fee in Jefferson County is lower than most nearby counties (median $350 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Jefferson County District Clerk

Jamie Smith

Jefferson County Courthouse · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

(409) 835-8580 1085 Pearl St, Room 203, Beaumont, TX 77701

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Courthouses in Jefferson County

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Jefferson County courts

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Courthouses in Jefferson County

136th District Court

172nd District Court

252nd District Court

279th District Court

317th District Court

58th District Court

60th District Court

Jefferson County Court (Constitutional County Court)

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Jefferson County Court at Law No. 2

Jefferson County Court at Law No. 3

Jefferson County Criminal District Court

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 1

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Place 2

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8

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