How to Find Texas Death Records

Death records are an important part of family history and genealogy research. If you’re looking for Texas death records, there are a few ways to go about it. This article will provide information on how to find Texas death records.

Search Online

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has an online database of death certificates from 1903 to the present. You can search for a death certificate by name, date of birth, date of death, county, and certificate number. The search results will provide you with the name of the deceased, date and place of death, age at time of death, and other details about the deceased. You can also order a certified copy of the death certificate online for a fee.

Visit Local County Clerk Office

You can also visit your local county clerk office to search for Texas death records. The county clerk office will have access to all the county’s vital records, including birth and death certificates. You can search for a record by name or date of birth/death. The clerk’s office may also be able to provide you with a certified copy of the record if you request it.

Contact Local Funeral Home

If you’re unable to find the record you’re looking for online or at your local county clerk office, you may want to contact a local funeral home in the area where the deceased lived or died. Funeral homes often keep records on file and may be able to provide you with information about the deceased or even a copy of their death certificate if requested.

Finding Texas death records can be a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be. With these tips in mind, you should be able to find what you’re looking for quickly and easily.

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