To request eCitation from the Smith County District clerk's office follow these procedures:

Note: In this jurisdiction the clerks automatically email the citations to the email address of the filer. They will also do the same for signed orders/

You do not need to submit any kind of request form along with the pleading.

If submitting this request as a subsequent filing after filing your original petition:

1. Create a cover letter in the form of a request for citation of service:

Provide the:

• Court
• Cause Number
• Case Style

Provide the name and address of each party.

After each party is listed, enter this: Return this citation to [name] at [email address].

2. Then submit your filing.
• Begin a filing in your usual manner.
• Upload your cover letter as the lead document
• Under Additional Court Services, find the Issue Citation option and request the number of citations needed.
• Do not request copies.
• Complete the filing in your usual manner.

When the citation has been prepared the clerk's office will email a copy of the citation to you.