Texas Death Records

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

Death records from the State of Texas, much like other records from across the country, are definitely important, but they can sometimes seem somewhat evasive when it comes to finding them.

The state agency in charge of death records in Texas is the Bureau of Vital Statistics. This office has Texas death records dating back to 1903.

After 25 years, death records in Texas are considered to be public record, and even more recent information can be gathered through verification, which provides an unofficial letter that contains basic facts but isn't a certified copy.

Retrieving death records normally means mailing in a request to the state office and waiting for results. However, you may also be able to find Texas public records by searching online through internet public records resources, which can make searching easier and supply Texas death records more quickly.

To receive a death record fill out the Texas Death Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Texas death certificates and records are available from the state office dating back to 1903. There is a fee of $20.00 which may be paid by personal check or money order if ordering through the mail. You must provide a valid photo ID, and fill out appropriate forms. Records are protected for 25 years, so within that time they are only available for immediate family and for legal reasons. For more information visit: Texas Department of State Health Services