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The fastest, easiest way to get a death certificate or verification is to order online at Texas.gov. As long as you meet the requirements, ordering online is easy. Order Online 24/7. Other Ways to Order. If you are unable to order online, you can order records by mail or in person.
- Death Record FAQs
We can, however, issue a death verification letter stating...
- Disinterment Permits
Disinterment permits issued by Vital Statistics serve as the...
- Birth and Death Indexes
How to Order Indexes. To request digital vital event indexes...
- Apostille
Examples of situations where a death certificate apostille...
- Requirements for Requesting/Changing Vital Records
Vital records, such as birth or death certificates, are...
- Vital Statistics Mailing Addresses
If a subpoena requires witness testimony, it must be served...
- Record Types
Short Form Birth Certificate. A certified abstract of the...
- Order Records Locally
You can get vital records in the county, city, or district...
- Death Record FAQs
Use these forms for ordering, obtaining, or changing records for or because of adoptions. Form Name. Form Number. Request for Identity of Court of Adoption (DOC) VS-143. Application for Non-Certified Copy of Original Birth Certificate (DOC) VS-145.
Request vital records you need online, including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage and divorce verification letters, and more.
Order a Texas death certificate. A death certificate is one of the vital records you can order online. The record order must be for a person who died in Texas. Get started. Please answer a few questions so we can help you get the death certificate.
For paper copies of birth or death certificates and verification of a marriage or divorce, contact the Vital Statistics Unit by calling toll-free number 1-888-963-7111 or by email to registrar@dshs.texas.gov.
Birth/Death Records Request Short Form Abstract Birth Certificate This format satisfies most purposes, including registering a child for school or sports and obtaining a driver license in most states. The Abstract format of the Birth Certificate is available for all Texas Birth regardless of County. This certificate MAY NOT be
Individuals requesting or picking up a death certificate must be qualified applicants. Qualified applicants consist of a spouse, immediate family members by blood, legal guardian (provide documentation), or legal representative of the family (provide documentation).