About the Nueces County District Clerk
Anne Lorentzen serves as the Nueces County District Clerk. The county page lists her as District Clerk and states she took office on January 1, 2015. Chief Deputy Lilia Gutierrez assists at the same office. The Texas Constitution provides for a District Clerk in each county under article 5, section 9, and voters elect the clerk for a four-year term.
The District Clerk acts as a court of record's official record keeper. The office receives filings, manages the case management system, issues citations and writs, collects court costs and registry funds, and provides access to the public and the legal community. Without a working District Clerk, district court cases cannot move forward.
What the Nueces County District Clerk Does
The office covers a wide list of court-record functions. Beyond filings and copies, the District Clerk manages criminal indictments, civil pleadings, family law petitions, attorney appointment and fee reports, county court OCA reports, jury management, and the registry of the court for funds held during a case. Each function ties back to district court operations at the courthouse.
- Civil and family case filings.
- Criminal case filings and registers.
- Jury duty management.
- Registry of the court for funds held in trust.
- Attorney appointment and fee reports.
- Excess proceeds reports.
- Self-help resources for pro se litigants.
Office Location, Hours, and Contact
The Nueces County District Clerk's office sits on the third floor of the Nueces County Courthouse, in downtown Corpus Christi. The office is open to the public Monday through Thursday and is closed to the public on Friday.
Nueces County District Clerk
901 Leopard St., Room 313
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 888-0450
Mon-Thu 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Fri closed to public
nueces.districtclerk@nuecescountytx.gov
How to Access Nueces County District Clerk Records
The records page lays out three main access methods. Re:SearchTX is the easiest path for current civil and family documents. A separate Nueces County Case Records Search shows the register of actions for civil, family, and criminal cases. For older index books, the District Clerk QuickLinks archive holds digitized indexes dating back to 1850, which makes Nueces County District Clerk records useful for both modern cases and historical research.
An existing eFileTX login can be used to access Re:SearchTX. Documents filed into the case management system appear on Re:SearchTX within a few minutes and are available to purchase for 10 cents per page. For records that are not online, the office accepts a paper request through an online form and at the counter.
Step-by-Step: Request a Certified Copy
A certified copy is the version that courts, agencies, and other officials accept as official. The District Clerk certifies copies of district court records on request.
- Identify the case number, the parties, and the document you need.
- Choose whether you want a plain copy, a certified copy, or a certificate.
- Use the District Clerk paper request form, mail the request, or visit Room 313.
- Provide a valid photo ID for in-person requests.
- Pay the per-page fee and the certification fee at the counter or by approved payment method.
- Receive the certified copy with the District Clerk's seal and signature.
Records Request Form Fields
A clean request avoids back-and-forth. The fields below match what the District Clerk needs to find a record fast.
| Field | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Requester name and contact | Text | Email, mail, or phone |
| Case number | Text | The fastest way to find a file |
| Party names | Text | Use when no case number is available |
| Document name or filing date | Text | Helps narrow inside a long case |
| Copy type | Selection | Plain, certified, or certified with apostille |
| Delivery method | Selection | Pickup, mail, or approved digital delivery |
Nueces County District Clerk Forms
The District Clerk forms page lists official forms used in civil, family, and criminal matters. These named forms are the ones the office prefers, and using them speeds up filing.
- Civil Subpoena Request.
- Customer Order Form for Civil Copies.
- Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond.
- Process Request Form.
- Protective Order Data Entry Form for TCIC.
- Nueces County Standing Orders 2023.
- Pro Se Notice and Notice of Self Help Resources.
The office also lists motion forms for withdrawing or releasing funds, an SR-42 or dormant judgment order form, and a BVS information form, among others.
Expunction Information from the District Clerk
The Nueces County District Clerk posts an expunction information page that helps petitioners list the agencies they may need to serve. The page reflects updated requirements effective September 1, 2025, under a Texas law that requires District Clerks to post local agency mailing and email contacts for expunction petitions and orders. The county notes the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure states the District Clerk is not liable if the list does not include all applicable agencies.
The list covers state agencies such as Texas DPS, TDCJ, and the Office of Court Administration, and local offices including the District Attorney, County Attorney, Sheriff, Community Supervision and Corrections Department, County Clerk, Corpus Christi Police Department, and the relevant JP or municipal courts.
Fees for District Clerk Records
Document fees come from a mix of state statute and local rule. The common per-page and per-document fees are listed below. Confirm any filing fee with the office before you file, since the schedule is updated from time to time.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Re:SearchTX document, per page | $0.10 |
| Plain copy, per page | $1.00 |
| Certified copy, per page | $1.00 |
| Certificate per document | $5.00 |
District Clerk and County Clerk: Texas Split System
Texas uses a split-clerk model. The Nueces County District Clerk handles district court records, while the Nueces County Clerk records official public records, vital records, marriage licenses, assumed names, and the commissioners court files. Sending a request to the wrong clerk is a common mistake, and the two clerks point requesters to each other when needed.
For court case search tools and registers of actions, use the District Clerk. For recorded deeds, liens, and marriage records, use the County Clerk.