There are any number of reasons why you may need a copy of your decree of divorce in San Antonio. Your ex-spouse may have a copy and you want one yourself. Your ex-spouse may be in violation of the decree, and you want to review it to see if there are enforcement measures you can take. You may need a copy of your decree to get your name change administered. You may just want a copy for your records. You may be getting a home refinanced or a car title changed. You may need a copy because you are getting re-married. Whatever the reason, this guide will provide you with the three options for obtaining your decree.
Guide: How to Get a Copy of Your Bexar County Divorce Decree
3 Options for Getting a Copy of Your Bexar County Decree of Divorce (Or any other divorce document).
Option 1: Click to Hire the Cook & Cook Concierge to Get a Copy of Your Decree Quickly
If you want the decree conveniently and quickly, you can go to this link and order a copy through our concierge.
The charge is $125.00.
You will receive the decree via email within 1 business day, as well as via USPS mail within 1 week. You can pay an additional overnight fee of $34.00 to receive the certified copy overnight. Either way, you still receive the scanned emailed copy within 1 day.
The great thing about this option is its convenience and the turnaround time.
All you have to do is click through our link, render a payment there, enter your request and it’s that easy!
However, if you want to save money – there are 2 other options:
Option 2 for getting a copy of your divorce decree quickly:
You can go pick up a copy of the decree in person at:
Paul Elizondo Tower
101 W Nueva, Suite 217
San Antonio, TX 78205-3411
This is Suite is located at the basement level of the Paul Elizondo Tower.
Option 3: for getting a copy of your Bexar County divorce decree (this takes 7-10 business days)
Or, you can mail order a copy of your divorce decree.
To do so, you will need to send:
- Request Letter (example below)
- A money order or cashier’s check (NO PERSONAL CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED)–Note, the check must be made out to Bexar County District Clerk
- A large pre-stamped return envelope, with your address on it (make sure it is large enough to fit the decree in
The decree request letter should be addressed to:
attn: recording
Paul Elizondo Tower
101 W Nueva, Suite 217
San Antonio, TX 78205-3411
The document ordered will take 7-10 business days to return to you.
Request Letter Example:
[INSERT DATE]
Delete Writing in Blue Before Printing
Attn: RecordingPaul Elizondo Tower
101 W Nueva, Suite 217
San Antonio, TX 78205-3411
Re: Request for Copy of Decree of Divorce in Cause Number ___________________
Names of Parties of Document Requested: ____________________________
Dear Sir or Madam:
Please accept this letter as my written request for the Bexar County District Clerk to mail a copy of the Decree of Divorce in Cause Number __________________________(call 210 335 2113 to request cause number, and number of pages of the decree) to the following address: ____________________(insert your address).
The number of pages of the decree is _____ , and I have enclosed a money order equaling the number of pages of the decree +1 additional dollar so that the decree will be certified.
Do not hesitate to reach me with any additional questions or requests you have in order to mail the said document.
My contact information is as follows:
Address: __________________________
Telephone: _______________________
Email: _____________________________
Regards,
______________________
Enclosures:
Money Order in the Amount of: ______ (the amount is $1.00 per number of pages of your decree +$1.00 for the decree to be certified);
Large Self Addressed/Stamped Envelope
If you have questions about this process, you should call the Bexar County Recording Department at: (210) 335-2661. This is the line department that keeps all of the divorce records.
Download this letter, with formatting here (free):
request letter decree bexar county
Authority for information:
http://gov.bexar.org/dc/records.html
Spoke with Clerk on 12/12/2017 (date information was last updated)