Find Beaumont Death Records
Beaumont obituary and death records are maintained by the Jefferson County Clerk in Beaumont, Texas. Jefferson County is the sole local repository for certified death records covering the city.
Beaumont Overview
Where to Find Beaumont Obituary Records
Beaumont is the county seat of Jefferson County, so the Jefferson County Clerk's office is located right in the city. All death records for events occurring in Beaumont go through Jefferson County. The clerk accepts in-person and mail requests for certified 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.
| Office | Jefferson County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 1151, Beaumont, TX 77704 |
| Phone | (409) 835-8475 |
| County Page | Jefferson County Death Records |
Note: Beaumont is the Jefferson County seat. The county clerk office is located in Beaumont and handles death records for the entire county.
Searching Beaumont Death Records Online
The Texas DSHS online portal at ovra.txapps.texas.gov handles certified death certificate orders for Beaumont and all of Texas. You need the full name of the deceased and an approximate year of death. Payment is by credit card, and orders are mailed within a few business days.
FamilySearch at familysearch.org has free indexed Texas death records. The Texas death index covers Jefferson County records and includes Beaumont deaths from the statewide registration period starting in 1903. Many records include images of original certificates.
Legacy.com at legacy.com carries obituary notices from the Beaumont Enterprise and other Southeast Texas newspapers. Search by name to find obituary postings with service dates, surviving family members, and funeral home contact information.
How to Request Beaumont Death Certificates
Mail requests to: Jefferson County Clerk, P.O. Box 1151, Beaumont, TX 77704. 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. In-person visits to the Beaumont courthouse are also accepted, or you can order online through the Texas DSHS portal.
State-level requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. The state office takes longer than the county. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Beaumont Obituaries
Beaumont grew rapidly after the Spindletop oil discovery in 1901, one of the largest oil finds in history. Jefferson County was established in 1836 as one of the original Texas counties. Death records from the statewide registration period (1903 onward) are held at the Jefferson County Clerk's office. Earlier records are in county archives and state library microfilm collections. FamilySearch has digitized portions of the Texas death index for Jefferson County.
The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov holds historical records for Beaumont and the surrounding Southeast Texas region. For deaths before 1903, cemetery records and church registers are the main sources.
The Jefferson County Clerk's office in Beaumont handles all death certificate requests and vital records for the county.
The Jefferson County Clerk in Beaumont maintains death certificates and vital records for this Southeast Texas county from 1903 forward.
Beaumont Obituary Resources
Contact the Jefferson County Clerk at (409) 835-8475, 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 Jefferson County death records page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have death records available through their county clerk offices.