Search Round Rock Death Records
Round Rock obituary and death records are filed with the Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown, Texas. Whether you need a certified death certificate for legal purposes or want to trace a family member who died in the Round Rock 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.
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Where to Find Round Rock Obituary Records
Round Rock is in Williamson County, so the Williamson County Clerk's office in Georgetown handles death certificate requests for the city. There is no separate Round Rock vital records office. The clerk accepts in-person and mail requests for certified death certificates. Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, and other Williamson County cities all use the same clerk's office in Georgetown. Staff can help with the application process and explain what documentation you need to request a restricted record.
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 | Williamson County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 17, Georgetown, TX 78627 |
| Phone | (512) 943-1515 |
| County Page | Williamson County Death Records |
Note: Round Rock death records are filed with Williamson County. Contact the Georgetown courthouse for all certified certificate requests.
Searching Round Rock Death Records Online
The Texas DSHS online portal at ovra.txapps.texas.gov handles certified death certificate orders for Round Rock and all of Texas. You need the full name of the deceased and the approximate year of death to place an order. Payment is by credit card, and records on file are processed and mailed within a few business days. This is the most convenient option if you can't visit the Georgetown courthouse in person.
FamilySearch at familysearch.org has free indexed Texas death records going back to 1903. The Texas death index covers Williamson County and includes Round Rock deaths from the early statewide registration period. 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 especially useful for genealogy research on Round Rock families.
Legacy.com at legacy.com carries obituary notices from the Round Rock Leader and Austin-area papers. Search by name to find recent obituary postings with service dates, surviving family, and funeral home contact information.
How to Request Round Rock Death Certificates
Mail requests to: Williamson County Clerk, P.O. Box 17, Georgetown, TX 78627. 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 Georgetown 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 or probate purposes, order multiple certified copies at once since additional copies cost only $4 each at time of order.
Historical Round Rock Obituaries
Round Rock was established in 1851 along the Chisholm Trail at a rocky ford on Brushy Creek. The city grew slowly through most of its history and then rapidly from the 1980s forward as a suburb of Austin. Williamson County death records from the statewide registration period (1903 onward) are held at the Georgetown courthouse. FamilySearch has digitized portions of the Texas death index for Williamson County covering the Round Rock area.
The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov holds historical records for Round Rock and Williamson County. For deaths before 1903, cemetery records and church registers are the main genealogical sources. Old Round Rock Cemetery has records going back to the mid-1800s and is a key resource for families with deep roots in the area. The Williamson County Historical Commission may also hold older local documentation.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains the statewide death record index that includes Williamson County and Round Rock from 1903 to the present.
The Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown handles certified death certificate requests for Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, and other Williamson County cities.
Round Rock Obituary Resources
Contact the Williamson County Clerk at (512) 943-1515 for death certificate requests and records questions. Order certified copies online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. For free historical research, use FamilySearch and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov. Recent obituaries from the Round Rock 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 Williamson County death records page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have death records available through their county clerk offices.