Allen Death Records Search

Allen obituary and death records are maintained through the Collin County Clerk in McKinney, Texas. Allen is a suburb of Dallas in Collin County, and all death records for events occurring in Allen go through the Collin County vital records system.

Where to Find Allen Obituary Records

Allen is located entirely within Collin County, so the Collin County Clerk's office in McKinney handles all death certificate requests for the city. There is no separate Allen vital records office -- the county is the sole local repository for certified death records. The clerk's office accepts in-person and mail requests for certified copies of death certificates.

Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 193, death records less than 25 years old are restricted to qualified applicants. Records 25 years or older are open to the public. Qualifying relationships include immediate family members, legal representatives, and those with a documented need.

Searching Allen Death Records Online

The Texas DSHS online portal at ovra.txapps.texas.gov handles certified death certificate orders for Allen and all of Texas. You'll need the full name of the deceased and the approximate year of death. Payment is by credit card. Orders are processed and mailed within a few business days.

FamilySearch at familysearch.org has free indexed Texas death records going back many decades. The Texas death index covers Collin County records and includes Allen-area deaths from the statewide registration period starting in 1903. Many records include images of the original certificates.

Legacy.com at legacy.com carries obituary notices from the Allen American and Dallas-area newspapers. Search by name to find recent obituary postings that may include service dates, surviving family members, and funeral home contact information.

How to Request Allen Death Certificates

Mail requests to: Collin County Clerk, 2300 Bloomdale Rd, Suite 2104, McKinney, TX 75071. Include a completed application form, a copy of your government-issued photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 (first copy). Additional copies of the same record are $4 each. You can also order online at the Texas DSHS portal or visit the McKinney courthouse in person.

State-level requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. The state office processes mail orders but takes longer than the county. Requirements are listed at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.

Historical Allen Obituaries

Allen was a small farming community in Collin County for most of its history, growing rapidly only in the late 20th century as the Dallas suburbs expanded northward. Death records for the Allen area dating from the early 1900s are held at the Collin County Clerk's office and indexed in the Texas State Library microfilm collections. FamilySearch has digitized portions of the Texas death index for Collin County that cover the area.

The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov holds historical records and can assist with genealogy research covering Allen and the surrounding North Texas communities. For deaths before 1903, cemetery records and church registers in the McKinney and Collin County area are the primary sources.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains the statewide death record index that includes Allen and all of Collin County from 1903 to the present.

The Collin County Clerk in McKinney handles certified death certificate requests for Allen and all cities in Collin County.

Allen Obituary Resources

Contact the Collin County Clerk at (972) 548-4185, order online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov, search at FamilySearch and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov. Obituaries appear on Legacy.com. For full county contact information see the Collin County death records page.

Nearby Cities

These nearby cities also have death records available through their county clerk offices.