Search Longview Death Records
Longview obituary and death records are maintained by the Gregg County Clerk in Longview, Texas. Whether you need a certified death certificate for legal purposes or want to trace a family member who died in the Longview 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.
Longview Overview
Where to Find Longview Obituary Records
Longview is the Gregg County seat, so the county clerk's office is located in the city. All death records for events in Longview are filed with Gregg County. The clerk accepts in-person and mail requests for certified death certificates. A portion of Longview extends into Harrison County, so if the address was in the Harrison County portion, that county's clerk would have the record. Staff at the Gregg County Clerk's office can help you determine which county applies and assist with completing the application.
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 | Gregg County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 3049, Longview, TX 75606 |
| Phone | (903) 236-8430 |
| County Page | Gregg County Death Records |
Note: Longview is the Gregg County seat. The county clerk office is in the city and handles death records for the entire county.
Searching Longview Death Records Online
The Texas DSHS online portal at ovra.txapps.texas.gov handles certified death certificate orders for Longview 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 Gregg County records and includes Longview 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 Longview News-Journal. Search by name to find recent obituary postings with service dates, surviving family, and funeral home contact information.
How to Request Longview Death Certificates
Mail requests to: Gregg County Clerk, P.O. Box 3049, Longview, TX 75606. 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 Longview 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 Longview Obituaries
Longview was founded in 1870 along the Southern Pacific Railroad and served as the county seat when Gregg County was organized in 1873. The 1930 East Texas oil boom transformed Longview and Gregg County. Death records from the statewide registration period (1903 onward) are held at the Gregg County Clerk's office. Earlier records are in county archives and state library microfilm. FamilySearch has digitized portions of the Texas death index for Gregg County.
The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov holds historical records for Longview and the East Texas region. For deaths before 1903, cemetery records and church registers in the area are the main sources. The Gregg County Historical Commission and the Longview Public Library's genealogy collection hold local obituary files, cemetery indexes, and newspaper clippings that can fill gaps in the official record.
The Gregg County Clerk's office in Longview handles death certificate requests and vital records for the county.
The Gregg County Clerk in Longview maintains death certificates and vital records for this East Texas county from 1903 forward.
Longview Obituary Resources
Contact the Gregg County Clerk at (903) 236-8430 for death certificate requests and records questions, or order online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. Search historical records at FamilySearch and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov. Recent obituaries from the Longview 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 Gregg County death records page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have death records available through their county clerk offices.