These are the most commonly requested fees associated with civil case filings:

Complete listings of filing and service fee are available in the Civil Intake office located at 201 Caroline, or a copy can be faxed to you, by calling (713) 755-4315. To obtain a copy of a complete fee schedule click here.

Civil pleadings, such as answers, amended petitions, etc. may be filed in the Civil Intake "No Fees" section, first floor Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline. These type pleadings have "no fees" associated with their filing. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A 24-hour drop box is located in the Civil Courthouse at 201 Caroline, where pleadings can be file stamped and deposited for processing the next business day.

The District Clerk's Office is pleased to provide fax filing and offers you the following information so that you may take advantage of this service:

• The Civil Intake fax number for fax-filing civil court cases is (713) 755-5480.
• The Family Intake fax number for fax-filing family court cases is (713) 755-5754.

Pursuant to Texas Government Codes 51.803 and 51.807, the District Clerk’s Office is authorized to accept any document by fax that might be filed in a court action, except: returns of service on issuances, bonds, and signed orders or judgment. Fax filing fees include the filing fee plus $1.00 per page service fee. Upon your request, the District Clerk’s Office will make copies of documents at a cost of twenty-five cents per page. This will be helpful when a copy of a document is required for citation.

Payment for fax filings may only be made with a credit card; a 4% credit card convenience fee will be asset for each transaction. If you need further assistance on fax filing with the District Clerk's Office, please contact (713) 755-4315 for Civil filing questions, or (713) 755-5758 for Family filing questions.

Family pleadings, such as petitions, cross-actions, interventions, etc., may be filed in the Family Intake Section in the basement of the Family Law Center, Room 23, at 1115 Congress or mailed to the Harris County District Clerk at P.O. Box 4651, Houston, Texas, 77210-4651. These types of pleadings require fees and must be remitted at the time of filing. The Harris County District Clerk does not provide or carry any legal forms to file a civil or family matter. All documents must be prepared before filing. Office hours for Family Intake are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Due to the parking situation during home games for the Astros on a business day, the Family Intake Section will close at 5 p.m. on such days.

These are the most commonly requested fees associated with family case filings:

Complete listings of filing and service fees are available in the Family Intake office located at 1115 Congress basement, Room 23, or a copy can be faxed to you call (713) 755-4315. To obtain a copy of a complete fee schedule click here.

Family pleadings, such as answers, amended petitions, waivers, etc., may be filed in the Family Intake Section basement of the Family Law Center, Room 23, at 1115 Congress or mailed to the Harris County District Clerk at P.O. Box 4651, Houston, Texas, 77210-4651. There are no fees associated with the filing of these types of pleadings. Office hours for Family Intake are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Due to the parking situation during home games for the Astros on a business day, the Family Intake Section will close at 5 p.m. on such days.

A 24-hour drop box is located outside room 105 in the Civil Courthouse at 201 Caroline, where pleadings can be file stamped and deposited for processing the next business day.