Mitchell County Obituary Records
Mitchell County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Colorado City, Texas. Located in West Texas along Interstate 20, Mitchell County has vital records dating from 1903.
Mitchell County Overview
Mitchell County Clerk Death Records
The Mitchell County Clerk's office in Colorado City is the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events occurring in Mitchell 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.
Mitchell County lies along Interstate 20 in West Texas between Abilene and Midland. Colorado City is the county seat and commercial center. The county has a mix of ranching, farming, and some oil production. 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 traveling to Colorado City.
| Office | Mitchell County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 666, Colorado City, TX 79512 |
| Phone | (325) 728-3601 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.mitchell.tx.us |
Searching Mitchell County Obituaries
Order Mitchell County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. The DSHS statewide index covers Mitchell 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 Colorado City Record and area papers.
Note: The DSHS statewide index covers Mitchell County death records from 1903. Online ordering avoids a trip to the Colorado City courthouse.
Requesting Mitchell County Death Certificates
Mail a completed application, notarized signature, copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Mitchell County Clerk, P.O. Box 666, Colorado City, TX 79512. Additional copies are $4 each. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Mitchell County Obituary Records
Mitchell County death records from the early 1900s reflect a cattle and farming community on the West Texas plains. The county was organized in 1881, and Colorado City briefly served as the main town on the Texas and Pacific Railway before other towns took precedence. Early records document the families of ranchers and farmers who settled the area after the frontier was cleared. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early county vital records. FamilySearch has indexed Texas death collections with Mitchell County entries. Cemetery records in Colorado City hold burial data useful for genealogy research.
The Mitchell County Clerk's website provides information on vital records requests and county services in Colorado City.
The Mitchell County Clerk in Colorado City maintains death certificates and vital records for this West Texas county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Mitchell 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 Mitchell County.
Mitchell County Obituary Resources
Contact the clerk at (325) 728-3601, 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
Mitchell County is located in West Texas along Interstate 20 between Abilene and Midland.