Kendall County Court Records
Kendall County court records are filed at the courthouse in Boerne, the county seat northwest of San Antonio. Part of the San Antonio metro area, Kendall County has grown to around 43,000 residents and sits in the Texas Hill Country. Civil, criminal, and family court records are public under Texas law, and you can search cases online or visit the Boerne courthouse for copies and in-person research. Cases in Kendall County go through the district court for felony charges, civil lawsuits, and family matters, and through the county court for misdemeanor cases and probate. The county portal at kendall.tx.publicsearch.us gives free online access to case information. For certified copies or full document access, contact the District Clerk in Boerne.
Kendall County Overview
Kendall County District Clerk
The Kendall County District Clerk manages all district court cases in the 216th Judicial District, including felony criminal matters, civil suits over $200,000, and family law cases. The courthouse is at 201 East San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, TX 78006. Phone: (830) 331-8600. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Boerne is a Hill Country community northwest of San Antonio along I-10. The county has seen significant growth as families and retirees move to the area from San Antonio and beyond. The District Clerk's office handles the growing volume of civil and family court filings in the 216th District. For online searches, start with re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov.
The screenshot below shows Kendall County records available through TexasFile, which offers free access to deed and property records filed with the Kendall County Clerk. TexasFile provides free public access to Kendall County Clerk filings, useful for checking property records, deeds, and liens.
| Office | Kendall County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 East San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, TX 78006 |
| Phone | (830) 331-8600 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Judicial District | 216th |
Kendall County Clerk
The Kendall County Clerk handles misdemeanor cases, probate records, property filings, and marriage licenses. Property and deed records for Kendall County can be searched online at no cost through TexasFile at texasfile.com. For certified copies or probate filings, contact the County Clerk's office at the Boerne courthouse.
Online Access to Kendall County Court Records
re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov is the best online tool for Kendall County court records. This statewide platform covers e-filed cases from the 216th District and county courts. You can search by party name or case number at no cost. The Texas Judicial Branch site at txcourts.gov provides local rules and forms. eFileTexas at efiletexas.gov handles electronic filing for attorneys in Kendall County courts. The screenshot below shows the re:SearchTX portal, which covers Kendall County and hundreds of other Texas courts. re:SearchTX is a free tool for finding Kendall County court records, especially for recent e-filed cases.
Types of Court Records in Kendall County
Kendall County court records include district court cases (felony criminal, civil over $200,000, family law), county court cases (misdemeanors, probate, civil under $200,000), and Justice of the Peace cases (small claims, Class C misdemeanors). Criminal records include charging documents and sentencing orders. Civil records include petitions and judgments. Family files cover divorce and custody. Probate records include wills and estate filings. Restricted records include juvenile files, adoption records, expunged cases, and sealed orders. Call the clerk's office at (830) 331-8600 if you have questions about whether a specific record is available.
Fees for Kendall County Court Records
Plain copies cost $1 per page in Kendall County. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. Call (830) 331-8600 to confirm current rates. Online searches through re:SearchTX are free. Fee waivers are available under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145.
Kendall County Court Records Online Portal
The Kendall County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at kendall.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Kendall County without making a trip to the courthouse in 216th. You can search by party name or cause number and get back case type, filing date, party names, and docket history at no cost. The system covers all records maintained by the District Clerk, including felony criminal cases, civil suits, and family law filings. For records that predate the online system or that require actual document images, you will need to contact the clerk's office in 216th directly.
Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 216th. If the case you need does not appear in the local portal, try the statewide re:SearchTX system, which covers all 254 Texas counties and is maintained by the Texas Judicial Branch. For certified copies, plain copies, or documents not available online, contact the Kendall County District Clerk's office in 216th. Bring a photo ID and the cause number if you have it. Mail requests are also accepted if you include a check or money order for the estimated copy fee along with the case details.
Legal Help in Kendall County
Legal aid organizations serve the San Antonio metro area including Kendall County. The State Bar of Texas referral service is at (800) 252-9690 or texasbar.com. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org provides free guides and forms for Texas courts. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov has free legal research tools.
Cities in Kendall County
Kendall County includes Boerne, Comfort, Fair Oaks Ranch, and Bergheim. None of these communities reach the population threshold for a separate city page. All district court matters go through the Boerne courthouse.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Kendall County in the Hill Country and San Antonio metro area.