How to Get Texas Vital Records (Start Here)
Don't guess which office to contact. Follow this order:
- Birth & death certificates: Order from the state health department or the county where the event occurred.
- Marriage certificates: Go to the county Clerk (or Recorder) where the marriage license was issued.
- Divorce records: Go to the court where the divorce was filed — usually the county circuit or district court.
⚠ Key Fact: Each office maintains its own records separately. There is no single database for all Texas vital records.
Every source on this page is verified by SearchSystems.net — est. 1997.
Use the databases below to search Texas vital records.
Abilene Cemetery Index
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Search the Municipal Cemetery in Abilene by name, birth/death date or headstone inscription.
Agendas & Minutes
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Travis County Clerk's Office database of Commissioners Court Agendas and Minutes.
Anderson County Marriages
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Marriage record database from the County Clerk Office of Anderson County.
Bastrop County Marriages
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Search the Bastrop County Clerk's office for marriage records by name, date or license number.
Bexar County | Marriages
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Bexar County marriage licenses and informal marriages. Click on "Records Search" to start your search.
Brazos County Divorces
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Brazos County Judicial Records civil case search, including divorce records.
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Collin County Marriages | Historical
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Collin County Clerk records of marriages recorded 1884 through 1949.
Collin County | Deaths
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Records of deaths recorded with the Collin County Clerk before 1987.
Dallas County Marriages
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Dallas County marriage records and recorded documents. Requires registration.
Dallas County | Divorces
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Choose Family District Case Information to search for Dallas County Family Case Divorce Records.
Deaths | State Cemetery Burials
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Search the Texas State Cemetery records by name or map for burials of Texas notable citizens.
Divorces | Download
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Texas Department of State Health Services downloadable files of Texas divorce and annulment records.
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El Paso County | Deaths
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El Paso County records of death certificates filed with the County Clerk.
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Ellis County Births, Marriages, Deaths
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Ellis County Clerk marriage records, birth index, and death index.
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Franklin County Marriages
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Search for Franklin County marriages by year, groom name, or bride name.
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Galveston Storm Deaths
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The 1900 Storm took the lives of over 8,000 Galveston, Texas residents. Browse the Galveston and Texas History Center Rosenberg Library database of.
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Hood County Births
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Hood County birth records, census records, military records, marriages, divorces, court records, births, and other miscellaneous records.
Hood County Marriages | Genealogy Databases
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Use this Hood County Genealogical Society service to search for Hood County census records, military records, marriages, divorces, court records,.
Jefferson County | Divorces
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Jefferson County District Court Domestic Case court filings listed by year.
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Lee County Births, Marriages, Deaths
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Lee County District Clerk birth index, death index, and marriage records.
Marriages | Download
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Texas Department of State Health download of Texas marriage files.
McLennan County Births, Deaths, Marriages
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McLennan County Clerk birth, death, and marriage record lookup.
Midland County Divorces
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Search for civil, criminal, family, and probate case filings in Midland County by name or case number.
Tarrant County | Divorces
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Contact information for the Tarrant County Family Law Center divorce case lookup service.
Tom Green County Births
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Tom Green County birth records by child's name, mother's name, and/or date of birth.
Tom Green County Deaths
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Use this Tom Green County County Clerk service to search for death records by decedent name, certificate number, date of death, and/or certificate.
Tom Green County Marriages
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Use this Tom Green County Clerk service to search for marriage records by bride name, groom name, certificate number, application date, or date of.
Travis County Marriages & Domestic Partnerships
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Marriage license database and domestic partnership lookup from the Travis County Clerk.
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Washington County Marriages
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Search the Washington County Clerk's records for Marriage Records by bride's name or groom's name.
Young County Marriages | 1856-1875
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Use this TXGenWeb service to browse by page number for marriage records in Young County, Texas for the period 1856-1875.
Young County Marriages | 1875-1890
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Use this TXGenWeb service to browse by page number for marriage records in Young County for the period July 1875- March 1890.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get Texas vital records? ▼
Start with the strategy box at the top of this page. It tells you exactly where to order birth certificates, death records, marriage certificates, and divorce records in Texas.
Is there a single office for all Texas vital records? ▼
It depends on the record type. Birth and death certificates usually go through the state health department. Marriage licenses go through the county. Divorce records go through the court. Use the databases listed on this page.
How long does it take to get Texas vital records? ▼
Processing times vary by office and method. Online orders are typically fastest. Mail orders can take 2-6 weeks. In-person requests at the issuing office are usually same-day if records are available.
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