Kendall County Court Records

Kendal County Court Records is a general name for records of legal matters within the county jurisdiction. This includes motions, rulings, exhibits, testimonies, judgments, and other court records generated during court cases and legal proceedings in Kendall County. The local judiciary maintains these records and provides the general public access to court records.

Kendall County court records can be found in various mediums, including audio and video recordings, written papers, photocopies, computer files, pictures, and microfilm. The general public may request access to court records to study the legal system or as evidence that procedure was followed during a court case. Kendall County arrest records may also be found by looking up court records.

Are Court Records Public in Kendall County?

Kendall County court records are classified as public records under the Texas Public Information Act. Under this law, public court records can be examined and copied after a successful record request to their custodian.

However, not all court records are public information. Some may be restricted or exempted from public access. Records exempted from public release under the Public Information Act include the following.

• Information that would endanger or identify witnesses to or victims of a crime
• Court records of juveniles and minors
• Information that would interfere with ongoing criminal investigations or ongoing legal proceedings
• Any records that have been expunged or sealed by a court order

Kendall County Court Records Search

The following are valid options for performing Kendall County court record searches.

• Visit the Kendall County court location where the cases were heard
• Send record requests to the Kendall County Courts using online forms on the Kendall County website
• Use the online search tools on the Texas Judicial Branch website
• Try out a reliable third-party public record website

Kendall County Courts

The judicial system in Texas consists of various types of courts, including district, constitutional, county, justice, and municipal courts. These courts hear different cases with different jurisdictions. Listed below are every court serving as a trial court in Kendall County.

Kendall County 216th District Court

201 East San Antonio Avenue, Suite 201,
Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: (830) 249-9343 ext. 260
Fax: (830) 249-1763

Kendall County Constitutional Court

201 East San Antonio Avenue, Suite 127,
Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: (830) 249-9343 ext. 230
Fax: (830) 249-3472

Kendall County Court at Law

201 East San Antonio Avenue, Suite 127,
Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: (830) 249-9343 ext. 230
Fax: (830) 249-3472

Kendall County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

Physical: 204 E San Antonio St, 2nd Floor, Boerne, TX 78006
Mailing: 201 E San Antonio St, #20-A, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: (830) 249-9343 ext. 334
Fax: (830) 249-7046

Kendall County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

32824 IH-10 W,
P.O. Box 425,
Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: (830) 249-8404

Kendall County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

Kendall County Courthouse Annex
221 Fawn Valley Dr, #200,
Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: (830) 249-2820

Kendall County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

105 Amber Drive,
Comfort, TX 78013
Phone: (830) 995-2031
Fax: (830) 995-5181

Boerne Municipal Court

124 Old San Antonio Road,
Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: (830) 248-1504
Fax: (830) 331-9465

Kendall County Criminal and Civil Records

Kendall County criminal and civil court records can be obtained from the Kendall County court that heard the case. In Kendall County, record seekers may visit the Kendall County District Court, which serves as the main trial court at:

201 East San Antonio Avenue,
Suite 201,
Boerne, TX 78006

It may be prudent to call the office ahead at(830) 249-9343 ext. 260 for the latest information about obtaining court records, including processing times and copy fees.

Civil and criminal court record requests may also be made using the online Record Search form available on the district clerk’s website. Record searches cost $5 per person plus $5 per decade searched. Record seekers may pay in person or mail the District Clerk a money order for the amount.

Kendall County arrest records and other criminal records, such as criminal histories, can be obtained from the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Kendall County Marriage Records

Kendall County marriage records are public records in Texas and can be obtained from the Kendall County Clerk’s Office or the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Record seekers may obtain certified copies of Kendall County marriage records by downloading a Mail Application For a Marriage or Divorce Record, filling it out, and submitting it in person or by mail to the County Clerk at:

Kendall County Clerk

201 East San Antonio Avenue,
Suite 127,
Boerne, TX 78006
Fax: (830) 249-3472

Requesters must present valid identification during in-person applications or include a copy of identification in any mailed application. Marriage records cost a non-refundable fee of $20, payable in checks or money orders. For any inquiries, record seekers may call the county clerk at (830) 249-9343, ext. 231. Record seekers may also look up marriage records online using the Kendall County Official Records Search page.

Kendall County Divorce Records

Interested persons may obtain Kendall County divorce records from the Kendall County District Clerk. Record seekers may visit the district clerk’s office in person to make a request or mail a written request to the office at:

201 East San Antonio Avenue
Suite 201
Boerne, TX 78006

The request must provide details of the divorce, including the date, location, parties involved, and a case number if available. Record seekers may call the district clerk before their request at (830) 249-9343 for more detailed instructions.

Record seekers may also request a Kendall County divorce record by filling out the online Record Search form. A divorce record search will cost $5 per decade plus $5 per name searched.

Record searches older than 2010 may incur additional fees. Requesters who are attorneys or parties to the case may be able to make instant online record searches using the fee-based Research and Track Opposing Council website.

A divorce verification letter may also be obtained from the Vital Statistics Department of the DSHS. This record verifies a divorce took place and provides basic information about the divorce but is not legally considered a substitute for a divorce decree.

Kendall County Birth Records

Kendall County birth records are generally not public records. Under Texas laws, birth records are not public until 75 years after the birth. The only ones who can obtain birth records before the time limit are eligible parties such as the person on the record, immediate family by blood or marriage, and legal representatives with valid documents.

Interested parties may request Kendall County from either the Kendall County Clerk or the Vital Statistics Department of the Department of State Health Services. The requester must fill out a Mail Application for a Birth Record form and submit it to either of the agencies.

Applications may be submitted locally to the Kendall County Clerk in person or by mail at:

201 East San Antonio Avenue
Suite #127
Boerne, TX 78006

Submissions can also be made at the Central Vital Statistics Office or using their mailing address. The requester must mail a copy of an Acceptable ID with a mailed request or present an original ID during walk-in requests. Birth records cost $23 per copy, payable in cash or credit card during walk-in requests or checks or money orders included in mailed requests.

Birth records for Kendall County may also be checked online using the Kendall County Official Record Search tool found on the county website.

Birth records are important and useful in all sorts of situations, including paternity cases, probate cases, and determining citizenship or ethnicity.

Kendall County Death Records

Kendall County death records are considered confidential and not public records until 25 years after the death. Texas law stipulates that only eligible parties may request death records before this time has passed. Record seekers may obtain Kendall County death records from its custodians at the Kendall County Clerk and the Texas Vital Statistics Department.

To request Kendall County death records, interested parties must make sure they meet the requirements and then obtain and fill out a Mail Application for a Death Record. The completed form, valid identification, and correct copy fees must be submitted to either agency in person or by mail.

Death records for Kendall County cost $20 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy ordered together. Payment can be made in cash or credit cards during in-person requests or by including a check or money order for the fee in the mailed request.

Record seekers may also look up Kendall County death records online using the Kendall County Official Record Search page.

Kendall County Probate Court Records

Kendall County Probate Records document probate matters within the county’s jurisdiction. Probate matters generally involve wills, estates, guardianships, and other similar cases. In Kendall County, record seekers may obtain probate court records from the probate clerk at the Kendall County courts. Requests may be directed to the clerk’s office at:

201 E. San Antonio Avenue,
Suite 122,
Boerne, TX 78006

Record seekers may make inquiries by calling the probate clerk at (830) 249-9343, extension 212.

Interested parties also have the option to look up Kendall County probate records on the Kendall County Official Record Search page.

Kendall County Property Records

Kendall County property records are records maintained by county agencies that describe property and transactions involving property. These records include deeds, mortgages, liens, trusts, tax assessments, maps, and plats. In Kendall County, these records are generated and maintained by several agencies, such as the Kendall County Clerk and the Kendall County Appraisal District.

Interested persons may look up records in the appraisal district’s custody using the property search tool or by contacting the office directly using the following details.

Kendall County Appraisal District

118 Market Street
Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: (830) 249-8012
Fax: (830) 249-3975

The Kendall County Official Record Search page also provides access to property records online.

Kendall County Court Records Online

Third-party record websites such as Texascourtrecords.us may offer a convenient option for searching for Kendall County court records online. These sites gather records from different agencies and across jurisdictions into one convenient online database. Visitors may use the online resources and search tools to search for and, in some cases, download results to any internet-capable device. However, users should note that third-party sites are privately owned and have no government ties. This means the results provided may not be accurate or up-to-date.