Search Conroe Death Records
Conroe obituary and death records are maintained by the Montgomery County Clerk in Conroe, Texas. Whether you need a certified death certificate for legal purposes or want to trace a family member who died in the Conroe area, this page covers where to go, what to bring, how to request records by mail or online, and how to find historical obituaries going back to 1903.
Conroe Overview
Where to Find Conroe Obituary Records
Conroe is the Montgomery County seat, so the county clerk's office is located in the city. There is no separate Conroe vital records office. All death records for events in Conroe are filed with Montgomery County, and cities like Willis and Magnolia in the same county use this same clerk's office. The clerk accepts in-person and mail requests for certified death certificates, and staff can help you complete the application and confirm you have everything needed.
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. Qualified applicants include the spouse, child, parent, or sibling of the deceased, legal representatives acting on behalf of the estate, and individuals with a direct and tangible interest in the record. If you don't qualify for a restricted record, genealogical databases like FamilySearch offer free access to older records.
| Office | Montgomery County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 959, Conroe, TX 77305 |
| Phone | (936) 539-7885 |
| County Page | Montgomery County Death Records |
Note: Conroe is the Montgomery County seat. The county clerk office is located in the city and handles death records for the entire county.
Searching Conroe Death Records Online
The Texas DSHS online portal at ovra.txapps.texas.gov handles certified death certificate orders for Conroe and all of Texas. You need the full name of the deceased and the approximate year of death. Payment is by credit card, and orders are mailed within a few business days. This is a convenient option if you can't visit the courthouse in person.
FamilySearch at familysearch.org has free indexed Texas death records. The Texas death index covers Montgomery County records and includes Conroe deaths from the statewide registration period starting in 1903. Many entries include images of the original certificates, which can show cause of death, birthplace, and other details not visible in a basic index. FamilySearch is useful for genealogy research on older records.
Legacy.com at legacy.com carries obituary notices from the Conroe Courier and Houston-area papers. Search by name to find recent obituary postings with service dates, surviving family, and funeral home contact information.
How to Request Conroe Death Certificates
Mail requests to: Montgomery County Clerk, P.O. Box 959, Conroe, TX 77305. 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 through the Texas DSHS portal or visit the Conroe courthouse in person.
State-level requests go through the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section at dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are posted at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx. State processing takes longer than a direct county request but covers all Texas counties. For estate purposes, order multiple certified copies at once since additional copies cost only $4 each at time of order.
Historical Conroe Obituaries
Conroe was established in 1881 and became the county seat of Montgomery County that same year. The city grew alongside the timber and then oil industries. Montgomery County death records from the statewide registration period (1903 onward) are held at the Montgomery County Clerk's office. Earlier records are in county archives and state library microfilm. FamilySearch has digitized portions of the Texas death index for Montgomery County.
The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov holds historical records and can assist with genealogy research for Conroe and the surrounding Montgomery County area. For deaths before 1903, cemetery records and church registers in the area are the main sources. The Montgomery County Historical Commission and the Conroe-area public library branches hold local newspaper archives and vertical files that can fill in gaps for deaths not yet indexed online.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains the statewide death record index that includes Montgomery County and Conroe from 1903 to the present.
The Montgomery County Clerk in Conroe maintains death certificates and vital records for this fast-growing Houston-area county from 1903 forward.
Conroe Obituary Resources
Contact the Montgomery County Clerk at (936) 539-7885 for death certificate requests and records questions. Order online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov, or search at FamilySearch and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov. Recent obituaries from the Conroe area appear on Legacy.com, where you can search by name and date range. For full county contact details, hours, and additional guidance, see the Montgomery County death records page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have death records available through their county clerk offices.