New Braunfels Death Index Records
New Braunfels death index records are maintained by the Comal County Clerk's Office, which is located in New Braunfels itself. New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County, so the clerk's office is right in town. Death records for events in New Braunfels and throughout Comal County are available from 1903 to the present. You can order certified copies in person at the county clerk, by mail to DSHS in Austin, or online through the state portal. Texas law restricts access to records less than 25 years old to qualified family members and legal representatives.
New Braunfels Overview
Where to Get New Braunfels Death Index Records
The Comal County Clerk's Office is located at 150 N. Seguin Ave., Suite 101, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The phone number is (830) 221-1230. The clerk handles vital statistics for the entire county, including birth, death, and marriage records, as well as marriage licenses and other official documents. Since New Braunfels is the county seat, the clerk's office is conveniently located within the city. In-person requests are typically processed the same day when the record is on file.
Online ordering is available for certified copies of birth, death, and marriage records through the county's system. The standard fee for a death certificate is $21 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. You can also order through the state's Texas.gov portal, which pulls from the same TxEVER database. Mail-in requests to DSHS go to P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. Bring valid photo ID for in-person requests. Mail-in requests must include a copy of your ID.
| Office | Comal County Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 N. Seguin Ave., Suite 101, New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Phone | (830) 221-1230 |
| County Website | comalcounty.gov |
| Online Ordering | Texas.gov Portal |
| State Portal | dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics |
Comal County Death Records
Comal County has seen significant population growth in recent years, and New Braunfels is one of the faster-growing cities in Texas. The county clerk's office handles a high volume of vital records requests. Death records for all of Comal County from 1903 to present are on file. The office also issues business filings, marriage licenses, notary bonds, and other official documents. Death records are issued in certified form on security paper and are accepted for all legal and official purposes.
For historical research, the free FamilySearch Texas Death Index covers 1903 to 2000. Ancestry holds the same database with images for some years. These resources show the name, county, death date, and certificate number. They are a useful starting point before ordering a certified copy. The Texas State Library in Austin holds microfilm indexes from 1903 through 1973 for additional historical research.
How to Access New Braunfels Death Records
In-person requests at the Comal County Clerk are the fastest option. Most records on file can be processed the same day. You need valid ID, the completed application, and payment. Mail-in requests to the county clerk or DSHS in Austin are also accepted. State processing takes 25 to 30 business days for mail-in orders. Online orders through Texas.gov take 20 to 25 business days. Processing does not include shipping time, and incomplete applications are returned.
The DSHS application form is the VS-142. Download it at dshs.texas.gov. For expedited DSHS processing, mail overnight to 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756, and include the expedited fee. The county clerk may have its own local form. Call (830) 221-1230 to confirm what to submit if you plan to mail directly to the county. Payment by check or money order is required for mail-in requests. The Texas.gov portal accepts credit and debit cards.
Note: Death records from the past 25 years are restricted under Texas Government Code ยง 552.115. Only qualified family members and authorized representatives may request those records.
Who Can Request New Braunfels Death Records
Records for deaths within the past 25 years go only to qualified applicants. Texas defines immediate family members as the decedent's spouse, parent, child, sibling, or grandparent. Legal guardians and attorneys with court documents may also submit requests. You must show ID and may need documents proving your relationship. Records older than 25 years are public and open to anyone without a family relationship required.
Verification letters are available for all Texas deaths since 1903. They list the name, death date, and county. They are not legal substitutes for certified copies but work for research and non-legal needs. If a record search fails, a search fee equal to the certificate fee is charged and not refunded. Check FamilySearch or Ancestry first to verify the record before ordering a certified copy.
Acceptable ID types are listed at dshs.texas.gov. A Texas driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, military ID, or license to carry a handgun are all preferred primary documents. If you lack one, you can combine secondary and supporting documents to meet the requirement.
Comal County Death Index
New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County. All death records for the city are maintained by the Comal County Clerk. For full details on county services, office hours, and other resources, visit the Comal County death index page.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near New Braunfels with death index pages:
- San Antonio - Bexar County
- Austin - Travis County
- Round Rock - Williamson County
- Kyle - Hays County
- Georgetown - Williamson County