Texas Death Records

To begin, add a death record or view a list of locations and resources for Texas death records.

Obtaining Texas Death Certificates

The Texas Department of State Health Services is responsible for maintaining Texas death records. Records from the past 25 years are considered restricted, and deaths that occurred in the last 90 days may not yet have a record on file to request.

Ordering Methods Available

To order Texas death records, you can go online to the state website and place an order if you meet certain qualifications. You can also choose to order your Texas death records in person or by mail.

Records Considered Private For 25 Years

Texas death records for deaths that occurred in the last 25 years are considered private. Only immediate family members and their legal representatives are allowed to access these records. Texas death records older than 25 years can be accessed by anyone.