Crockett County Obituary Records
Crockett County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Ozona, Texas. Located in the vast Trans-Pecos region of West Texas, Crockett County has vital records dating from 1903. Whether you need a certified death certificate, want to search for obituary notices from the Ozona area, or are researching family history in this remote region of Texas, this page explains the county clerk process and the online resources available for Crockett County.
Crockett County Overview
Crockett County Clerk Death Records
The Crockett County Clerk's office in Ozona is the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events in Crockett 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 are restricted to qualified applicants. Records older than 25 years are open to the public.
Ozona is the only community in Crockett County and one of the most isolated county seats in Texas. For requests from outside the area, the Texas DSHS online ordering system is the most practical option. The clerk also handles land records, marriage records, and other county documents.
| Office | Crockett County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 1396, Ozona, TX 76943 |
| Phone | (325) 392-2022 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Note: The DSHS online system at ovra.txapps.texas.gov is the most practical way to request Crockett County death certificates without traveling to Ozona.
Searching Crockett County Obituaries
Order Crockett County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. The DSHS statewide system covers Crockett County from 1903. For genealogy, FamilySearch at familysearch.org and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov are the best free resources. Legacy.com at legacy.com may carry obituary notices from West Texas papers that serve Ozona.
Requesting Crockett County Death Certificates
Mail a completed application, notarized signature, copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Crockett County Clerk, P.O. Box 1396, Ozona, TX 76943. Additional copies are $4 each. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Crockett County Obituary Records
Crockett County death records from the early 1900s reflect the sheep and goat ranching culture of the Edwards Plateau. This vast, sparsely populated county has records that document the isolated communities of West Texas. Some early records may be limited given the small population. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early Texas death indexes with Crockett County entries. FamilySearch includes digitized Texas death collections covering this region. Local cemeteries in Ozona maintain burial records for the county.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains the statewide death record index that includes Crockett County entries from 1903 to the present.
The Crockett County Clerk in Ozona maintains death certificates and vital records for this remote West Texas county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Crockett County Death Records
Under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 193.003, death certificates must be filed within 10 days. Records under 25 years are restricted per Chapter 193. Older records are public. Section 193.007 covers delayed registration. The DSHS at dshs.texas.gov/vs/death maintains the statewide index including Crockett County entries.
Crockett County Obituary Resources
Contact the clerk at (325) 392-2022, order online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov, search at FamilySearch and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov. Obituaries appear on Legacy.com.
Nearby Counties
Crockett County is located in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas on the Edwards Plateau.