Coleman County Obituary Records

Coleman County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Coleman, Texas. Located in Central West Texas between Abilene and Brownwood, this county has vital records dating from 1903. If you need to request a certified death certificate, search obituary notices, or research family history for someone who died in Coleman County, this page explains the county clerk process and the online resources available for this region.

Coleman County Clerk Death Records

The Coleman County Clerk's office in Coleman serves as the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events in Coleman County from 1903 to the present are held here. The clerk accepts requests in person and by mail. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 193, records less than 25 years old require qualified applicant status. Records older than 25 years are open to the public without restriction.

Qualified applicants include immediate family members, legal representatives, and those with a documented interest in the record. The clerk's office also handles land records, marriage records, and other official county documents. The website at co.coleman.tx.us lists current office hours and services.

Searching Coleman County Obituaries Online

The Texas DSHS online ordering system at ovra.txapps.texas.gov lets you order Coleman County death certificates without visiting the courthouse. For genealogy, FamilySearch at familysearch.org has indexed Texas death records including entries for this region. The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov holds microfilm of early county vital records.

The Coleman County Chronicle is the main local newspaper. Obituary notices from this paper often appear on Legacy.com at legacy.com. Local cemeteries in and around Coleman also maintain burial records useful for genealogy research.

Requesting Coleman County Death Certificates

To request a certified death certificate by mail, send a completed application, notarized signature, copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Coleman County Clerk, P.O. Box 591, Coleman, TX 76834. Additional copies cost $4 each when ordered at the same time. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs using the same pricing. See eligibility requirements at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.

Historical Coleman County Obituary Records

Coleman County death records from the early 1900s reflect the ranching and farming traditions of Central West Texas. Early certificates often include occupation, birthplace, and burial location. These details can be valuable for tracing family lines in this region. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early county vital records. FamilySearch has digitized portions of the Texas death collection including Coleman County entries. Local cemeteries and historical societies around Coleman hold additional materials for genealogy research.

The Coleman County Clerk's website provides information on vital records requests and county services at the Coleman courthouse.

The Coleman County Clerk in Coleman maintains death certificates and vital records for this Central West Texas county from 1903 forward.

Texas Law and Coleman County Death Records

Under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 193.003, death certificates must be filed within 10 days of death. Coleman County records under 25 years old are restricted under Chapter 193. Records 25 years or older are public. Section 193.007 governs delayed registration. The DSHS at dshs.texas.gov/vs/death maintains the statewide index including Coleman County.

Coleman County Obituary Resources

Contact the Coleman County Clerk at (325) 625-2889, order online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov, and search at FamilySearch and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov. Recent obituaries appear on Legacy.com.

Nearby Counties

Coleman County is located in Central West Texas between Abilene and Brownwood.