Coryell County Obituary Records
Coryell County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Gatesville, Texas. Located in Central Texas near Fort Hood and Killeen, Coryell County has vital records dating from 1903. If you need to request a certified death certificate, search obituary notices, or trace family history for someone who died in Gatesville or the surrounding area, this page explains the county clerk process and the online options available for Coryell County records.
Coryell County Overview
Coryell County Clerk Death Records
The Coryell County Clerk's office in Gatesville serves as the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events occurring in Coryell County from 1903 to the present are held here. The clerk processes in-person and mail requests. 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.
Coryell County includes communities near Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood). Deaths occurring on the military base may have separate military records in addition to standard state certificates. The clerk's office at coryellcounty.org handles property records, marriage records, and other county documents.
| Office | Coryell County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 237, Gatesville, TX 76528 |
| Phone | (254) 865-5911 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | coryellcounty.org |
Searching Coryell County Obituaries
Order Coryell County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. For genealogy research, FamilySearch at familysearch.org has indexed Texas death records including Coryell County entries. The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov holds microfilm of early county vital records. Obituary notices from the Gatesville Messenger and other area papers appear on Legacy.com at legacy.com.
Note: Deaths in Killeen and the Fort Hood area are recorded by Bell County, not Coryell County. Confirm the correct county before requesting a certificate.
Requesting Coryell 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: Coryell County Clerk, P.O. Box 237, Gatesville, TX 76528. Additional copies are $4 each. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Coryell County Obituary Records
Coryell County death records from the early 1900s reflect the farming communities of Central Texas. The county has hosted military presence since the World War II era, and records from mid-century onward include deaths connected to the military community at Fort Hood. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early county vital records. FamilySearch has indexed Texas death collections covering Coryell County. The Gatesville Public Library and local genealogical societies hold historical materials useful for research in this area.
The Coryell County Clerk's website provides information on vital records requests and county services in Gatesville.
The Coryell County Clerk in Gatesville maintains death certificates and vital records for this Central Texas county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Coryell County Death Records
Under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 193.003, death certificates must be filed within 10 days of death. Coryell County records under 25 years 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 Coryell County.
Coryell County Obituary Resources
Contact the Coryell County Clerk at (254) 865-5911, order online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov, search at FamilySearch and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov. Recent obituaries from Gatesville appear on Legacy.com.
Nearby Counties
Coryell County is located in Central Texas near Fort Cavazos and McLennan County.