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In-person services are available only for the issuance of certified copies of birth and death records, and issuance of verifications of birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. In most cases, you will get your record the same day, but some applications require 24 hours or more to process.
Death Order TypeTexas Order Processing TimeMail-In Order Processing Time Death Certificates 20-25 days 25-30 days Death Verifications 20-25 days 25-30 days Death Certificate Correction/Amendment Service Not Available 25-30 days
Places to look for Death Records Church records of deaths and burials. City and County civil registrations. Family Bibles and personal histories. FamilySearch in the Catalog Search, Records Search, and Historic Books. Google and other website search sites, and don't forget to search Google Books.
If you are a Texas resident, you can order a death certificate of an immediate family member. If you are a resident of another state, you can order a death certificate if you are the surviving spouse, surviving parent, or funeral director listed on record.
There are four ways to get a certificate: Walk-in - Receive certificate in-person within 30 minutes. Online - Receive certificate in 3 to 10 business days. Phone - Receive certificate in 3 to 10 business days. By mail - Receive certificate in 2 to 3 weeks.
Death Order TypeTexas Order Processing TimeMail-In Order Processing Time Death Certificates 20-25 days 25-30 days Death Verifications 20-25 days 25-30 days Death Certificate Correction/Amendment Service Not Available 25-30 days
You Are Entitled to a Pending Death Certificate Within 10 Days of Death. A final death certificate may take ninety days to obtain if the medical examiner is investigating the death of your friend or relative.