Access San Angelo Death Records
San Angelo obituary and death records are maintained by the Tom Green County Clerk in San Angelo, Texas. Whether you need a certified death certificate for legal purposes or want to trace a family member who died in the San Angelo 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.
San Angelo Overview
Where to Find San Angelo Obituary Records
San Angelo is the Tom Green County seat, so the county clerk's office is located in the city. All death records for events in San Angelo are filed with Tom Green County. The clerk accepts in-person and mail requests for certified death certificates. Because the county clerk is in San Angelo itself, residents don't need to travel elsewhere to request records. Staff can assist with the application process and explain what documents you need to qualify for 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 provide free access to older records.
| Office | Tom Green County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 113 W. Beauregard Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903 |
| Phone | (325) 659-6553 |
| County Page | Tom Green County Death Records |
Note: San Angelo is the Tom Green County seat. The county clerk is located in the city and handles death records for the entire county.
Searching San Angelo Death Records Online
The Texas DSHS online portal at ovra.txapps.texas.gov handles certified death certificate orders for San Angelo 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 a convenient option if you need a record but can't visit the courthouse.
FamilySearch at familysearch.org has free indexed Texas death records going back to 1903. The Texas death index covers Tom Green County and includes San Angelo 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 beyond a basic name index. FamilySearch is a good starting point for genealogy research on San Angelo families.
Legacy.com at legacy.com carries obituary notices from the San Angelo Standard-Times. Search by name to find recent obituary postings with service dates, surviving family, and funeral home contact information.
How to Request San Angelo Death Certificates
Mail requests to: Tom Green County Clerk, 113 W. Beauregard Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903. 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 San Angelo 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. If you're ordering for estate purposes, request multiple certified copies at once since additional copies cost only $4 each at time of order.
Historical San Angelo Obituaries
San Angelo developed near Fort Concho, an 1867 military post established to protect settlers on the Texas frontier. Tom Green County was organized in 1874. Death records from the statewide registration period (1903 onward) are held at the Tom Green County Clerk's office. Earlier records are in county archives and the Fort Concho National Historic Landmark archives. FamilySearch has digitized portions of the Texas death index for Tom Green County.
The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov holds historical records for San Angelo and the West Texas region. For deaths before 1903, cemetery records and church registers are the main genealogical sources. The Fort Concho National Historic Landmark archives and the West Texas Collection at Angelo State University also hold records relevant to early San Angelo families.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains the statewide death record index that includes Tom Green County and San Angelo from 1903 to the present.
The Tom Green County Clerk in San Angelo maintains death certificates and vital records for this West Texas county from 1903 forward.
San Angelo Obituary Resources
Contact the Tom Green County Clerk at (325) 659-6553 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 San Angelo area appear on Legacy.com, where you can search by name and date range. For full county contact details, office hours, and additional guidance, see the Tom Green County death records page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have death records available through their county clerk offices.