Martin County Obituary Records
Martin County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Stanton, Texas. Located in West Texas between Midland and Lubbock, Martin County has vital records dating from 1903.
Martin County Overview
Martin County Clerk Death Records
The Martin County Clerk's office in Stanton is the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events occurring in Martin 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.
Martin County sits in West Texas along Interstate 20 between Midland and Big Spring. Stanton is the county seat. The county has a mix of ranching and oil production, and many residents work in the Permian Basin energy sector. 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 the drive to Stanton.
| Office | Martin County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 816, Stanton, TX 79782 |
| Phone | (432) 756-3412 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.martin.tx.us |
Searching Martin County Obituaries
Order Martin County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. The DSHS statewide index covers Martin 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 Stanton Reporter and nearby Midland and Big Spring papers.
Note: The DSHS statewide index covers Martin County death records from 1903. Online ordering avoids a trip to the Stanton courthouse.
Requesting Martin County Death Certificates
Mail a completed application, notarized signature, copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Martin County Clerk, P.O. Box 816, Stanton, TX 79782. Additional copies are $4 each. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Martin County Obituary Records
Martin County death records from the early 1900s reflect the ranching communities of the West Texas plains. The county was organized in 1884 and grew slowly as cattle ranchers settled the flat grassland. Oil discovery in the mid-20th century changed the county's character, bringing workers from across the country. Early records document pioneer families who homesteaded the area. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early county vital records. FamilySearch has indexed Texas death collections with Martin County entries. Cemetery records in Stanton hold burial data useful for genealogy research in this Permian Basin county.
The Martin County Clerk's website provides information on vital records requests and county services in Stanton.
The Martin County Clerk in Stanton maintains death certificates and vital records for this West Texas county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Martin 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 Martin County.
Martin County Obituary Resources
Contact the clerk at (432) 756-3412, 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
Martin County is located in West Texas between Midland and Lubbock along Interstate 20.