Kimble County Obituary Records
Kimble County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Junction, Texas. Located in the Texas Hill Country at the confluence of the North and South Llano rivers, Kimble County has vital records dating from 1903.
Kimble County Overview
Kimble County Clerk Death Records
The Kimble County Clerk's office in Junction is the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events occurring in Kimble 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.
Kimble County sits in the heart of the Texas Hill Country where the North and South Llano rivers meet at Junction. The county is a ranching and hunting destination, with much of the land in private ranch holdings. Junction is a small community along Interstate 10 between San Antonio and El Paso. The clerk's office handles property records, marriage records, and other county documents. The DSHS online system is the best option for ordering certified death certificates without driving to Junction.
| Office | Kimble County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 549, Junction, TX 76849 |
| Phone | (325) 446-3353 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.kimble.tx.us |
Searching Kimble County Obituaries
Order Kimble County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. The DSHS statewide index covers Kimble 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 may carry obituary notices from the Junction Eagle and area papers. The Junction Eagle has served as the local paper of record for Kimble County for many years.
Note: The DSHS statewide index covers Kimble County death records from 1903. Online ordering avoids a trip to the Junction courthouse.
Requesting Kimble County Death Certificates
Mail a completed application, notarized signature, copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Kimble County Clerk, P.O. Box 549, Junction, TX 76849. Additional copies are $4 each. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Kimble County Obituary Records
Kimble County death records from the early 1900s reflect the ranching communities of the Texas Hill Country. The county was organized in 1884, and Junction grew as a supply point for the surrounding ranch territory. Early records document German immigrant families alongside Anglo settlers who came to raise sheep, goats, and cattle in the cedar hills. The county is known for Angora goat and mohair production that dates back to the late 1800s. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early county vital records. FamilySearch has indexed Texas death collections with Kimble County entries. The Kimble County Library holds local newspaper archives useful for obituary research.
The Kimble County Clerk's website provides information on vital records requests and county services in Junction.
The Kimble County Clerk in Junction maintains death certificates and vital records for this Hill Country county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Kimble 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 Kimble County.
Kimble County Obituary Resources
Contact the clerk at (325) 446-3353, 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
Kimble County is located in the Texas Hill Country at the junction of the North and South Llano rivers.