Foard County Obituary Records
Foard County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Crowell, Texas. One of the smallest and most rural counties in North Texas, Foard County has vital records dating from 1903. If you need a certified death certificate, want to search for an obituary notice from Crowell, or trace family history in this area, this page explains the county clerk process and the state-level resources available for Foard County records.
Foard County Overview
Foard County Clerk Death Records
The Foard County Clerk's office in Crowell is the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events in Foard 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.
Foard County has one of the smallest populations in Texas. The Texas DSHS online system is the most practical option for ordering death certificates without traveling to Crowell. The clerk also handles property records, marriage records, and other county documents.
| Office | Foard County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 539, Crowell, TX 79227 |
| Phone | (940) 684-1365 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Note: For Foard County death certificates, the DSHS online system at ovra.txapps.texas.gov is strongly recommended over a mail request to the county clerk in Crowell.
Searching Foard County Obituaries
Order Foard County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. The Texas DSHS statewide system covers Foard 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 recent obituaries from the Crowell area.
Requesting Foard County Death Certificates
Mail a completed application, notarized signature, copy of photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Foard County Clerk, P.O. Box 539, Crowell, TX 79227. Additional copies are $4 each. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Foard County Obituary Records
Foard County death records from the early 1900s reflect the ranching communities along the Pease River in North Texas. The county has always had a small population, and some early records may be limited. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early Texas death indexes with Foard County entries. FamilySearch includes digitized Texas death collections covering this region. Local cemeteries in Crowell maintain burial records that can help trace family history for this area.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains the statewide death record index that includes Foard County entries from 1903 to the present.
The Foard County Clerk in Crowell maintains death certificates and vital records for this small North Texas county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Foard 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 Foard County.
Foard County Obituary Resources
Contact the clerk at (940) 684-1365, 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
Foard County is located in North Texas near the Pease River between Wichita Falls and Childress.