Find Tyler County Obituary Records
Tyler County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Woodville, Texas. Located in the Piney Woods of Southeast Texas, Tyler County has vital records dating from 1903.
Tyler County Overview
Tyler County Clerk Death Records
The Tyler County Clerk's office in Woodville is the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events occurring in Tyler 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.
Tyler County lies deep in the Big Thicket region of Southeast Texas, one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America. Woodville is the county seat. The Big Thicket National Preserve covers portions of the county. Timber production and related wood products industries have dominated the local economy for well over a century. The county is sparsely populated and rural, with the national preserve drawing some tourism. The DSHS online system is the practical option for most death certificate requests from Tyler County.
| Office | Tyler County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 815, Woodville, TX 75979 |
| Phone | (409) 283-2281 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.tyler.tx.us |
Searching Tyler County Obituaries
Order Tyler County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. The DSHS statewide index covers Tyler 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 Woodville Eagle and area papers.
Note: The DSHS statewide index covers Tyler County death records from 1903. Online ordering avoids a trip to the Woodville courthouse.
Requesting Tyler County Death Certificates
Mail a completed application, notarized signature, copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Tyler County Clerk, P.O. Box 815, Woodville, TX 75979. Additional copies are $4 each. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Tyler County Obituary Records
Tyler County death records from the early 1900s document the sawmill workers, loggers, and farming families who settled the Big Thicket. The county was organized in 1846 and named for President John Tyler. The longleaf pine forests drew logging operations in the late 1800s, and several mill towns rose and fell as the timber was cut. The Big Thicket area was famously remote and isolated, with communities that maintained distinct cultures well into the 20th century. Early death records capture the demographics of this distinctive corner of East Texas. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early county vital records. FamilySearch has indexed Texas death collections with Tyler County entries.
The Tyler County Clerk's website provides information on vital records requests and county services in Woodville.
The Tyler County Clerk in Woodville maintains death certificates and vital records for this Big Thicket county of Southeast Texas from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Tyler 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 Tyler County.
Tyler County Obituary Resources
Contact the clerk at (409) 283-2281, 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
Tyler County is located in the Big Thicket region of Southeast Texas.