Search Carrollton Death Index
Carrollton death index records are handled by three counties. The city of Carrollton spans Dallas County, Denton County, and Collin County. Which county clerk holds a specific death record depends on where in Carrollton the event occurred. For most Carrollton residents, Dallas County handles the bulk of vital records. All records from 1903 to present are accessible through the state DSHS system or the appropriate county clerk. Texas law restricts access to records from the past 25 years to qualified family members.
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Where to Get Carrollton Death Index Records
The Dallas County Clerk at 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75202 is the primary office for most Carrollton death records. The main line is (214) 653-7099. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Electronic certified documents are available online 24/7 through the county's portal. In-person requests at the Dallas County office are processed during business hours. Bring a government-issued photo ID and the completed application form. The fee is $21 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
For Carrollton events that occurred in the Denton County portion of the city, contact the Denton County Clerk at 1450 E. McKinney Street, Suite 1103, Denton, TX 76209. For events in the Collin County portion, the Collin County Clerk is at 2300 Bloomdale Rd, McKinney, TX 75071, phone (972) 548-4185. If you are unsure which county registered the event, the easiest approach is to call DSHS at (888) 963-7111 and ask which county clerk holds the record before you travel to an office.
| Dallas County Clerk | 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75202 |
|---|---|
| Dallas County Phone | (214) 653-7099 |
| Denton County Clerk | 1450 E. McKinney St, Suite 1103, Denton, TX 76209 |
| Collin County Clerk | 2300 Bloomdale Rd, McKinney, TX 75071 |
| Collin County Phone | (972) 548-4185 |
| State Portal | dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics |
Dallas County Death Records
The Dallas County Clerk handles death records for Carrollton and many other DFW cities including Dallas, Irving, Mesquite, Garland, and Balch Springs. The county maintains a large vital records operation. Electronic certified documents are available through an online portal, which is one of the more convenient county systems in the state. Online ordering is also available through the state Texas.gov portal for both county and state-level requests.
For genealogical research, FamilySearch offers a free Texas Death Index covering 1903 to 2000. Ancestry holds the same index and includes images for some certificate years. Both show the decedent's name, county, death date, and certificate number. They are a good way to confirm a record exists before you order a certified copy. The Texas State Library and Archives in Austin also holds microfilm death indexes for 1903 through 1973 and is open to the public.
How to Access Carrollton Death Records
In-person service at the Dallas County Clerk is available during business hours at the main Dallas office. Walk-in requests are processed the same day in most cases. You will need valid photo ID and payment. Mail-in requests to the county clerk or to DSHS in Austin are also accepted. The state processes mail orders in 25 to 30 business days on average. Online orders through Texas.gov take 20 to 25 business days. Incomplete applications are returned without processing.
The VS-142 is the standard DSHS application form. Download it at dshs.texas.gov. For expedited DSHS processing, use overnight mail service to 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756, and include the expedited fee. The Dallas County Clerk may accept their own local form, so call ahead to confirm what to submit. Payment to DSHS by mail must be by check or money order made out to DSHS Vital Statistics.
Note: Under Texas Government Code ยง 552.115, death records from the past 25 years are restricted to qualified applicants only.
Who Can Request Carrollton Death Records
Carrollton death certificates for deaths within the last 25 years can only be issued to qualified applicants. Under Texas law, that means the decedent's spouse, parent, child, sibling, or grandparent. Legal guardians and attorneys with court documents may also request restricted records. ID and proof of relationship are required. Records older than 25 years are public and open to anyone.
Verification letters are available for all Texas deaths since 1903. They confirm the name, death date, and county. They are not legal substitutes for certified copies but are useful for research and non-legal purposes. If a record search comes back empty, the state charges a search fee equal to the certificate fee. This fee is non-refundable. Check FamilySearch or Ancestry first to confirm the record before paying for a certified copy.
The acceptable ID list is at dshs.texas.gov. A Texas driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, military ID, or license to carry a handgun are all Group A primary documents. Those are the preferred forms. If you lack one, secondary and supporting documents can be combined.
Dallas County Death Index
The majority of Carrollton is in Dallas County. Death records for most Carrollton events are maintained by the Dallas County Clerk. For full county details, office hours, and additional search resources, see the Dallas County death index page.
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