Kendall County Obituary Records
Kendall County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Boerne, Texas. Located in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio, Kendall County has vital records dating from 1903.
Kendall County Overview
Kendall County Clerk Death Records
The Kendall County Clerk's office in Boerne is the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events occurring in Kendall County from 1903 to the present are held here. The clerk accepts 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.
Kendall County sits in the Texas Hill Country, northwest of San Antonio along Interstate 10. Boerne has grown into a popular community for those commuting to San Antonio. The county has seen steady population growth as Hill Country living attracts residents from the metro area. The clerk's office handles property records, marriage records, and other county documents. The DSHS online system is a convenient option for certified death certificate requests without visiting the Boerne courthouse.
| Office | Kendall County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 764, Boerne, TX 78006 |
| Phone | (830) 249-9343 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.kendall.tx.us |
Searching Kendall County Obituaries
Order Kendall County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. The DSHS statewide index covers Kendall County from 1903. 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 Boerne Star and area papers.
Note: The DSHS statewide index covers Kendall County death records from 1903. Online ordering avoids a trip to the Boerne courthouse.
Requesting Kendall County Death Certificates
Mail a completed application, notarized signature, copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Kendall County Clerk, P.O. Box 764, Boerne, TX 78006. Additional copies are $4 each. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Kendall County Obituary Records
Kendall County death records from the early 1900s reflect the German immigrant communities that settled the Texas Hill Country in the mid-1800s. Many families came from Germany and established farms, ranches, and small communities throughout the county. Early records often show German surnames alongside Anglo-American families who came later. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early county vital records. FamilySearch has indexed Texas death collections with Kendall County entries. The Boerne Area Historical Society holds local materials useful for genealogy in this Hill Country county.
The Kendall County Clerk's website provides information on vital records requests and county services in Boerne.
The Kendall County Clerk in Boerne maintains death certificates and vital records for this Hill Country county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Kendall 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 Kendall County.
Kendall County Obituary Resources
Contact the clerk at (830) 249-9343, 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
Kendall County is located in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio.