Last updated 11/03/2025
If you are in doubt about how to file something, please contact our office before submitting it. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. You can reach us at (409) 882-7055 or countyclerk@co.orange.tx.us. |
Please make sure the attorney’s email address is on all pleadings. |
Searching E-Filed Cases
The State of Texas now has a single location where you can search and obtain copies from all e-filed cases. Please go to https://research.txcourts.gov/ for more information. |
Filing Multiple Documents
You may file multiple documents in a single envelope, but each new document must be a lead document (click "Add Another Filing"). Our case management software is fully integrated with eFileTX, so there must be a separate filing for each document you are filing. If you have exhibits, they must be in the same PDF file as the document that they belong with. Do not submit them as attachments to the main document. |
Proposed Order
All proposed orders must be filed in a separate envelope so they can be forwarded to the court. Do not submit your proposed orders more than 72 hours before the hearing date. The envelope containing the proposed order will be forwarded directly to the court for the judge's review and signature. Once the court has completed processing the envelope, it will be returned to the County Clerk for acceptance. |
Pleadings that need a hearing date and time entered
Your Notice of Hearing/Setting (or any type of pleading that requires the judge or court coordinator's signature) will need to be filed as a separate submission. You will follow the same procedure as submitting proposed orders. |
Applications that require a posted citation
If you are filing an application where a citation must be posted, you must select the appropriate citation issuance fee and service fee under Optional services. |
Probate Hearings
Please bring the Proof of Death, Order Probating Will, Oath and Bond with you to the hearing. Do not e-file these documents.
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Attorney Ad Litem Fee
If you are filing a Determination of Heirship, Guardianship, or Sale of Property of a Minor/Ward, you will need to select the filing code "Application with Ad Litem ($500)". Per Administrative Order, the Court requires the payment of attorney ad litem fees up front as a cost of court. |
Order to Report Authorization of Court-Appointed FeesPer
Administrative Order, County Court at Law requires an Order to Report Authorization of Court-Appointed Fees to be filed along with any order which authorizes the payment of fees to a court-appointed Attorney Ad Litem, Guardian Ad Litem, Guardian, Mediator, or Competency Evaluator. This applies to all case types. You can find the Order on the Forms page of our website. |
Occupational Driver's License
You will need to e-file all paperwork for an Occupational Driver's License, including the Order. The Order must contain a line for the DA's office to sign. Do not put the DA's signature line anywhere but on the Order. Our office will first send the Order to the DA's office for approval. Once approved, we will then forward it to the Judge for approval. Once the Judge has approved the Order, we will furnish you with a certified copy. |
