Falls County Obituary Records
Falls County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Marlin, Texas. Located in Central Texas along the Brazos River between Waco and College Station, Falls County has vital records dating from 1903. Whether you need a certified death certificate, want to search obituary notices from Marlin, or trace family history for someone who died in Falls County, this page covers the county clerk process and the online options available.
Falls County Overview
Falls County Clerk Death Records
The Falls County Clerk's office in Marlin is the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events occurring in Falls 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.
Falls County has a long history tied to the Brazos River cotton farming communities. The clerk's office handles property records, marriage records, and other county documents in addition to vital statistics. Researchers can also use the Texas DSHS online system to order death certificates without visiting Marlin.
| Office | Falls County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 229, Marlin, TX 76661 |
| Phone | (254) 883-1414 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Searching Falls County Obituaries
Order Falls County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. For genealogy research, FamilySearch at familysearch.org has indexed Texas death records with Falls County entries. The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov holds microfilm of early county vital records. Legacy.com at legacy.com carries recent obituaries from the Marlin area.
Note: The DSHS statewide index covers Falls County death records from 1903 and allows online requests without visiting the Marlin courthouse.
Requesting Falls County Death Certificates
Mail a completed application, notarized signature, copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Falls County Clerk, P.O. Box 229, Marlin, TX 76661. Additional copies are $4 each. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Falls County Obituary Records
Falls County death records from the early 1900s reflect the cotton farming and plantation-era heritage along the Brazos River. The county has a diverse genealogical history including African American family lines connected to Reconstruction-era communities. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early county vital records. FamilySearch includes indexed Texas death collections covering Falls County. Local cemeteries and historical societies in the Marlin area hold burial records and other materials useful for genealogy research.
The Falls County Clerk's website provides information on vital records requests and county services in Marlin.
The Falls County Clerk in Marlin maintains death certificates and vital records for this Central Texas county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Falls 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 Falls County.
Falls County Obituary Resources
Contact the clerk at (254) 883-1414, order online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov, search at FamilySearch and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov. Recent obituaries appear on Legacy.com.
Nearby Counties
Falls County is located along the Brazos River in Central Texas between Waco and College Station.