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File a Document
File a Document
Documents may be filed with the Travis County Clerk’s Probate Division by eFiling, by postal mail, by courier, or in person at the Travis County Courthouse (addresses and hours of operation). We cannot accept faxed or emailed documents. There may be a fee for the service, and in most cases, these fees are not refundable.
You will be asked to file the original document with the Clerk. In some cases, you may be asked to provide copies. For example, when filing an application or petition, you may be asked to provide copies for each citation or notice to be issued.
eFiling 
eFiling can be used to electronically file civil and probate documents. This service is:
Convenient |
File 24/7 from any location with Internet access. |
Flexible |
Standard document formats are accepted and special hardware or software is not required. |
Fast |
Occurs in real time and allows you to receive immediate confirmation and file-stamped copies upon acceptance. |
Cost Effective |
Often less expensive than producing and processing paper filings. |
Secure |
Process adheres to state and federal security regulations. |
Green |
Reduces the use of paper and reduces carbon emissions by eliminating trips by car or transportation by mail. |
To eFile a document, use your Electronic Filing Service Provider. If you have not yet selected a provider, go to www.Texas.gov to start eFiling now.
In September, the Office of Court Administration is converting the State e-filing system from Texas.gov to TexFile 
in Texas trial and appellate courts. We are planning to have this new e-filing system available for filers in civil and probate cases this fall.
The Texas Supreme Court has mandated that, beginning January 1, 2014, attorneys filing most documents in civil and probate cases must e-file those document. Other filers may e-file or file paper documents. We will continue to make document images available on this website.
If you have questions, please contact us at (512) 854-9188 or probate@co.travis.tx.us.
Filing an Application
When opening a new case, a Civil Case Information Sheet is required, under Rule 78a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Download the information sheet below:
Civil Case Information Sheet - Probate