Lubbock County Obituary Records
Lubbock County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Lubbock, Texas. The largest city in West Texas and home to Texas Tech University, Lubbock County has vital records dating from 1903.
Lubbock County Overview
Lubbock County Clerk Death Records
The Lubbock County Clerk's office in Lubbock is the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events occurring in Lubbock 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.
Lubbock is the largest city on the South Plains and serves as the regional hub for West Texas. Texas Tech University and a major medical center make Lubbock a destination for residents throughout a large surrounding area. The City of Lubbock Vital Statistics office also maintains local death records. The clerk's office handles property records, marriage records, and other county documents. Both the county clerk and the DSHS online system are available for certified death certificate requests.
| Office | Lubbock County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 10536, Lubbock, TX 79408 |
| Phone | (806) 775-1010 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.lubbock.tx.us |
Searching Lubbock County Obituaries
Order Lubbock County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. The DSHS statewide index covers Lubbock 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 Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, which is the daily paper of record for West Texas and publishes a large volume of obituaries.
Note: The DSHS statewide index covers Lubbock County death records from 1903. Online ordering is available and avoids a trip to the county courthouse.
Requesting Lubbock County Death Certificates
Mail a completed application, notarized signature, copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Lubbock County Clerk, P.O. Box 10536, Lubbock, TX 79408. Additional copies are $4 each. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Lubbock County Obituary Records
Lubbock County death records from the early 1900s reflect the founding of a major agricultural city on the South Plains. Lubbock was organized in 1891, and the arrival of the railroad in 1909 spurred rapid growth. Cotton farming transformed the region in the early 20th century. Early death records document farm families, merchants, and early professionals who built the city. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early county vital records. FamilySearch has indexed Texas death collections with Lubbock County entries. The Southwest Collection at Texas Tech University holds extensive regional historical materials for obituary and genealogy research.
The Lubbock County Clerk's website provides information on vital records requests and county services in Lubbock.
The Lubbock County Clerk in Lubbock maintains death certificates and vital records for this West Texas county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Lubbock 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 Lubbock County.
Lubbock County Obituary Resources
Contact the clerk at (806) 775-1010, 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.
Cities in Lubbock County
The city of Lubbock is the county seat and the largest city in West Texas.
Nearby Counties
Lubbock County is located on the South Plains of West Texas.