Irving Probate Records Lookup
Irving probate court records are managed by Dallas County, not by the city of Irving. If you need to find a will, estate filing, guardianship order, or other probate record for someone who lived in Irving, the Dallas County Probate Courts handle those cases. Dallas County has three probate courts that serve Irving and every other city in the county. You can search for probate cases through the county's online portal, contact the Central Records Division by phone or email, or visit the courthouse in downtown Dallas. Most filings are available through the online search system.
Irving Overview
Irving Probate Court Records Filing
Irving does not have its own probate court. Texas law places probate at the county level. Under Texas Estates Code Chapter 51, probate cases must be filed in the county where the person who died last lived. For Irving residents, that is Dallas County.
Dallas County operates three probate courts. Cases get assigned by rotation to Probate Courts 1, 2, and 3. All three are at the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building in downtown Dallas. The Dallas County Clerk maintains all probate records and handles filings. Irving residents need to go to the downtown Dallas courthouse for in-person probate business, which is about a 15-minute drive east.
| Office | Dallas County Clerk - Probate Division |
|---|---|
| Address | George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building 600 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75202 |
| Phone | (214) 653-7099 (Central Records) |
| DCClosedProbateRec@dallascounty.org | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
For closed probate records, the Central Records Division handles requests. You can call (214) 653-7099 or email DCClosedProbateRec@dallascounty.org. Open cases can be viewed through the online portal. Dallas County has probate records dating back to 1846, making it one of the older collections in Texas.
Search Irving Probate Records
There are several ways to search for Irving probate court records. The Dallas County Record Search portal covers active and recent cases. You can also use the statewide re:SearchTX system to search by party name or case number.
For closed cases, contact the Central Records Division. They accept requests by phone, email, and in person. Send an email to DCClosedProbateRec@dallascounty.org with the name and any case details you have. Phone requests go to (214) 653-7099.
To search Irving probate records effectively, have one or more of these:
- Full name of the person who died
- Executor or administrator name
- Case or docket number
In-person visits to the courthouse let you see the full case file. Staff can pull records and make copies. Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $5 per document plus $1 per page.
Note: The Irving Municipal Court is separate from probate and handles city violations only.
Irving Probate Records Resources
The Texas Judicial Branch court activity database tracks probate filings and dispositions in Dallas County, which serves all Irving probate cases.
This database shows how many probate cases Dallas County processes each year. You can see trends over time and compare with other large Texas counties.
Irving Probate Filing Fees
Filing fees for Irving probate court records are set by the Dallas County Clerk. The base filing fee is $360 for a new probate case. This covers will probates, administrations, small estate affidavits, and guardianships.
Additional fees include $8 per citation, $2 for letters testamentary or administration, $5 per certified copy plus $1 per page, and $1 per page for plain copies. E-filing through eFileTexas is mandatory for attorneys and adds $30 for new cases.
Cannot afford the fees? You can file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs. If your income is below 125% of the federal poverty line or you get government benefits, you may qualify for a fee waiver. Get the form at txcourts.gov.
Probate Record Types in Irving
Irving probate court records cover all standard Texas probate matters. Will probates are the most common case type. Under Texas Estates Code Chapter 256, the executor files the will with the County Clerk. The muniment of title option works for simple estates that don't need ongoing administration.
Independent administration under Chapter 257 is the standard path. Other record types include guardianship orders, heirship determinations under Chapter 304, small estate affidavits for estates under $75,000 per Section 205, and mental health cases.
Wills can be deposited for safekeeping with the County Clerk for $5. You have four years from the date of death to file an application to probate a will.
Legal Help for Irving Probate
Irving residents have several options for legal help with probate. The Dallas Bar Association runs a referral service that can connect you with a probate attorney. Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program provides free clinics. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas may handle probate cases for qualifying people.
Dallas County has a Small Estates Help Desk for people with simple cases. For self-help, the Texas State Law Library has probate guides. TexasLawHelp provides forms and step-by-step guides. All official court forms are at txcourts.gov. Self-represented parties do not need to e-file. You can file papers in person. Original wills must be filed in person or by mail.
Note: Court staff can help you find the right forms but cannot give legal advice.
Nearby Cities
Irving is in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Several nearby cities also have probate court records pages.
Dallas • Grand Prairie • Arlington • Garland • Carrollton • Lewisville • Plano
Dallas County Probate Court Records
Irving is in Dallas County. All probate filings for Irving go through Dallas County's three probate courts. For the full county probate system details, see the Dallas County page.