Death Certificate Information

A few details about your loved one are needed to file the official Texas death certificate. Start below — fill in what you know and finish the rest later.

Tell Us About Your Loved One

Don't know an answer? Type "Unknown" in text fields or zeros in number fields — you'll have a chance to review and correct everything before the certificate is finalized.

Don't have every answer right now? That's okay — submitting what you know today lets us start the filing right away. You'll be able to update details later. All fields are required, so type "Unknown" in text fields and "Zeros" in number fields if you're not sure.

What Information Will I Need?

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The form asks for personal details about the deceased that are required by the State of Texas to file the death certificate. Gather as much of the following as you have available — but don't worry if you don't have everything. If you're missing an answer, type "Unknown" in text fields or enter zeros in number fields.

  • Full legal name of the deceased including middle name
  • Date and place of birth — city, state, and country
  • Home address and county of residence
  • Parents' names including mother's maiden name
  • Social Security number of the deceased
  • Education, occupation, and military service history if known

Your information is entered into TxEVER, the official Texas system used to file all death certificates.

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