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Copies of death certificates for deaths that occurred within the past 25 years can be requested only by immediate family members of the person whose name is on the certificate. See Section 181.1(13) of the Texas Administrative Code for who qualifies as an immediate family member.
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 Forms. Use these forms for ordering or changing death records. Form Name. Form Number. Texas Death Certificate Application (PDF) Spanish Application (PDF) or Order Online 24/7 *. VS-142. Correcting a Death Certificate (PDF) Spanish Application (PDF) VS-172. Disinterment Permit Application (PDF)
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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.
Death Certificates. The following may apply for a Death Certificate: You must be a qualified applicant in order to apply for a death certificate (a parent, grandparent, sibling, adult child, spouse or informant named on the death certificate).
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