Comal County Obituary Records
Comal County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in New Braunfels, Texas. Located in the Hill Country corridor between San Antonio and Austin, Comal County has death records dating from 1903. Whether you need a certified death certificate, want to search obituary notices from New Braunfels, or are tracing family history in this region, this page explains the county clerk process and the resources available for Comal County death records.
Comal County Overview
Comal County Clerk Death Records
The Comal County Clerk's office in New Braunfels serves as local registrar for vital statistics. Death certificates for events occurring in Comal 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 25 years or older are open to the public.
Comal County has seen rapid growth as part of the San Antonio-Austin corridor. The county seat of New Braunfels was founded by German immigrants in 1845, and the county has rich genealogical records reflecting that heritage. The clerk's office at co.comal.tx.us provides current information on vital records services.
| Office | Comal County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 101, New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Phone | (830) 221-8515 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.comal.tx.us |
Searching Comal County Obituaries Online
Order Comal County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. For genealogy research, FamilySearch at familysearch.org has indexed Texas death records with Comal County entries going back to 1903. The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov holds microfilm of early county vital records.
The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung serves the county. Obituary notices from this paper and the San Antonio Express-News appear on Legacy.com at legacy.com. German church records and cemetery records from the New Braunfels area may predate state registration and can be found through local genealogical societies.
Note: The DSHS statewide index covers Comal County death records from 1903. For pre-1903 deaths, German church records and early county records at the Texas State Library are the best sources.
Requesting Comal 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: Comal County Clerk, 150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 101, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Additional copies are $4 each when ordered at the same time. In-person requests at the New Braunfels courthouse are often processed same day. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs.
Historical Comal County Obituary Records
New Braunfels was one of the first German settlements in Texas, and Comal County has some of the deepest genealogical roots in the state. Death records from the early 1900s often reflect German surnames and community ties. Pre-state registration records exist in church archives, some of which have been indexed by local genealogical societies. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of Comal County vital records. FamilySearch has digitized collections covering this region. The New Braunfels Public Library and the Sophienburg Museum hold local historical materials useful for research into this county's past.
The Comal County Clerk's website provides information on vital records requests and services at the New Braunfels courthouse.
The Comal County Clerk at 150 N. Seguin Avenue maintains death certificates and vital records for this Hill Country county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Comal County Death Records
Under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 193.003, death certificates must be filed within 10 days of death. Comal 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 Comal County.
Cities in Comal County
New Braunfels is the largest city in Comal County and has its own obituary records page.
Comal County Obituary Resources
Contact the Comal County Clerk at (830) 221-8515, order online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov, search at FamilySearch and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov. Obituaries from New Braunfels appear on Legacy.com.
Nearby Counties
Comal County is located in the Texas Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin.