How to obtain a death certificate in Texas
After a loved one passes away, obtaining a death certificate is one of the most important steps that needs to be taken. This document is crucial for arranging the funeral, carrying out organ donation, executing the will, and other such actions.
The process of obtaining a death certificate varies from state to state and even from county to county. To make the process easier, we have compiled the information you need to obtain a death certificate based on your location.
If your loved one passed away in Texas, you may order their death certificate online, by mail, or in person. Details for obtaining a death certificate in these different ways are below:
Online
To order a death certificate online, visit this website and follow the prompts. You will need a credit card for payment.
By Mail
To request a death certificate by mail, download an application on this page (scroll to the heading “Other Ways to Order” and click “Download Application”). Send the application along with appropriate payment and photo identification to the address below.
Texas Vital Statistics
Department of State Health Services
PO Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711
In Person
To request a death certificate in person, you will need to visit a vital records office in the county in which the death occurred. Find more information on specific operations in your county by clicking through this page.