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Texas Death Certificate Application

You may need a death certificate in Texas for legal proceedings, managing bank accounts, or updating records.

Using our online service, you can submit a Texas death certificate request directly to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or relevant county offices such as Houston, San Antonio, or Dallas.

To fill out the application form, you'll need:

  • Full name of the person who passed away

  • Date and city/county where the death occurred

  • Your relationship to the deceased

  • Reason for requesting the certificate

Be prepared to provide an acceptable photo ID and pay the appropriate state and processing fees. Apply for a Death Certificate now

How to Get A New York Death Certificate

To request a certified copy, follow these steps:

  1. Complete the online request form: Use our secure website to enter the required information. 
  2. Provide valid identification: Texas requires a clear image of your current ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport, etc.).
  3. Submit supporting documents if needed: You’ll need to verify your legal interest in the death record if requesting a long-form certificate with cause of death.
  4. Pay all required fees: All payments can be made online by card. For mail orders, include a check or money order.

Mailing address:

Texas Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711-2040

Who Can Request a Texas Death Certificate?

Texas limits who can receive certain types of death certificates, especially those including medical details.

Within 25 years of the date of death, only the following may request a full certified copy:

  • Close family (spouse, parents, children, siblings, grandparents)

  • Executors or estate managers

  • Individuals with a court order

  • Legal representatives

If you’re not a direct relative or legal agent, you may only be eligible for a redacted or public version.

Once the 25-year restriction has passed, Texas death records are available to anyone for genealogical or historical purposes, without restriction.

Types of Texas Death Certificate

Depending on your purpose, you may need a different type of certificate:

Certified Long Form (with cause of death): Includes full death details, including cause and circumstances. Required for court filings, life insurance, and estate matters.

Certified Short Form (without medical details): This version excludes health-related data. Use it for administrative purposes like closing accounts or recordkeeping.

Public Record (for genealogy): For deaths more than 25 years ago, these non-certified copies are great for family tree research or historical studies. They’re not valid for official use.

Texas Death Certificate Cost

Here’s a breakdown of typical Texas death certificate costs:

  • First certified copy: $20

  • Each additional copy: $3 to $5 (varies by county)

  • Expedited services: Additional $10–$15

  • Corrections/amendments: Separate charges may apply

Total fees will depend on how you apply and how many copies you need.

Texas Death Certificate Processing Times

Estimated processing times for Texas death certificate applications are 65-85 days.

Shipping time will vary based on your chosen delivery method (standard or priority). Apply for a Death Certificate now

Texas Vital Records Offices

The list below shows the vital records offices in Texas that offer death certificate copies.

Texas Vital Records Offices
  • Arlington Vital Records Bureau

    101 W. Abram, 1st Floor
    Arlington, TX 76010

  • Austin Vital Statistics

    7201 Levander Loop, Building C
    Austin, TX 78702

  • Bexar County Birt Certificates

    Bexar County Vital Statistics Dept.
    100 Dolorosa, Suite #104
    San Antonio, Texas 78205

  • College Station City

    1101 Texas Avenue
    College Station, TX 77840

  • Collin County Clerk's Office

    2300 Bloomdale Rd. Ste 2106 #140C
    McKinney, TX 75071

  • Dallas Bureau Of Vital Statistics

    1515 Young St.
    Dallas, TX 75201

  • Corpus Christi Department Of Vital Statistics

    Main Health District Building
    1702 Horne Road, Room 21
    TX 78416

  • Denton County Clerk

    1450 E. Mckinney Street, Suite 1103
    Denton, TX 76209

  • Edinburg City Office

    415 West University Drive
    Edinburg, TX 78541

  • El Paso County Clerk

    500 E. San Antonio, Ste 105
    El Paso, TX 79901-2496,

  • Fort Worth Death Certificates

    100 E. Weatherford Street.
    Fort Worth, TX 76196

  • Harris County Birth Certificates

    Civil Courthouse
    201 Caroline, Suite 330
    Houston, TX 77002

  • Galveston County Health District

    9850-A Emmett F. Lowry Expy. Suite A-102
    Texas City, TX 77591

  • Houston Health Department

    8000 North Stadium Drive
    Houston, Texas 77054

  • Laredo City Vital Statistics

    2600 Cedar Ave
    Laredo, TX 78040

  • Northeast Texas Public Health District

    815 N. Broadway Avenue
    Tyler, TX 75702

  • Palo Pinto County Death Certificates

    P.O. Box 219
    Palo Pinto, TX 76484

  • San Antonio Office Of The City Clerk

    719 South Santa Rosa
    San Antonio, TX 78204

  • Tarrant County Clerk

    100 E. Weatherford Street.
    Fort Worth, TX 76196

  • Texarkana City

    220 Texas Blvd
    Texarkana, TX 75504,

  • Travis County Birth Certificates

    7201 Levander Loop, Building C
    Austin, TX 78702

  • Webb County District Clerk’s Office

    1110 Victoria St 203
    Laredo, TX 78040

  • Lubbock County Clerk's Office

    904 Broadway 207,
    Lubbock, TX 79401

  • Bell County Clerk's Office

    Justice Courts Complex
    1201 Huey Road
    x Belton, Texas 76513

  • Waco-McLennan County Public Health District

    Waco Drive
    Waco, TX 76707

  • Amarillo Office of Vital Statistics

    601 S. Buchanan First floor
    Amarillo, TX

  • Fort Bend County Clerk

    301 Jackson St.
    Richmond, TX 77469

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