Floyd County Obituary Records
Floyd County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Floydada, Texas. Located on the South Plains northeast of Lubbock, Floyd County has vital records dating from 1903. Whether you need a certified death certificate, want to search for obituary notices from Floydada, or trace family history in this farming community, this page explains the county clerk process and the resources available for Floyd County death records.
Floyd County Overview
Floyd County Clerk Death Records
The Floyd County Clerk's office in Floydada is the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events in Floyd 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.
Floyd County is a small agricultural community known for cotton and pumpkin farming. The DSHS online system is a convenient option for ordering death certificates without traveling to Floydada. The clerk handles property records, marriage records, and other official documents.
| Office | Floyd County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 36, Floydada, TX 79235 |
| Phone | (806) 983-4900 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.floyd.tx.us |
Searching Floyd County Obituaries
Order Floyd County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. For genealogy, FamilySearch at familysearch.org and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov are the main free resources. Legacy.com at legacy.com carries obituary notices from the Floydada Hesperian and other South Plains area papers.
Note: The DSHS statewide index covers Floyd County death records from 1903. Online ordering is often faster than a mail request to the clerk in Floydada.
Requesting Floyd County Death Certificates
Mail a completed application, notarized signature, copy of photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Floyd County Clerk, P.O. Box 36, Floydada, TX 79235. Additional copies are $4 each. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Floyd County Obituary Records
Floyd County death records from the early 1900s reflect the farming communities of the South Plains. The county developed rapidly after the railroad arrived in the early 20th century. Early certificates often list occupation, birthplace, and burial location. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early county vital records. FamilySearch has indexed Texas death collections with Floyd County entries. Local cemeteries in and around Floydada maintain burial records that complement official death certificates for genealogy research.
The Floyd County Clerk's website provides information on vital records requests and county services in Floydada.
The Floyd County Clerk in Floydada maintains death certificates and vital records for this South Plains county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Floyd 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 Floyd County.
Floyd County Obituary Resources
Contact the clerk at (806) 983-4900, 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
Floyd County is located on the South Plains of Texas northeast of Lubbock.