Pasadena Death Index Records

Pasadena death index records are maintained by the Harris County Clerk and the Houston Health Department, both of which serve this part of the Houston metro area. Pasadena sits in southeastern Harris County, and death certificates for events in the city go through the same county vital records system that handles all of Harris County. This page covers where to get Pasadena death records, what they cost, and how to request them in person, online, or by mail.

Where to Get Pasadena Death Index Records

Pasadena is in Harris County. Two offices handle death certificates for events in the city. The Harris County Clerk at 201 Caroline Street, Suite 330, Houston, TX 77002 is the primary county office. The phone number is (713) 274-8600. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk maintains vital records for communities outside Houston city limits but within Harris County. Pasadena falls in this category.

The Houston Health Department at 8000 North Stadium Drive, Houston, TX 77054 is a regional vital records office that issues death certificates for events anywhere in Texas. It is part of the Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar (TxEVER) system. Both offices follow the same state fee schedule: $21 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. For the Texas DSHS statewide system, online orders take 20 to 25 business days and mail-in requests take 25 to 30 business days.

The Harris County Clerk also maintains records for other Harris County communities including Baytown, La Porte, South Houston, and Jacinto City. The county clerk handles real property records, marriage licenses, birth and death records, and assumed name certificates.

The City of Pasadena provides municipal services, but certified death records for Pasadena events are obtained through the Harris County Clerk or the Houston Health Department.

Pasadena sits in the southeast corner of Harris County. Death records for the city are part of the Harris County vital records system, which covers Houston and all surrounding communities.

How to Access Pasadena Death Index Records

The fastest way to get a certified death certificate for a Pasadena event is to visit the Harris County Clerk in person at 201 Caroline Street in Houston or the Houston Health Department on North Stadium Drive. Bring a completed VS-170 application form, valid government-issued photo ID, and $21 for the first copy. In-person requests are often processed the same day when the record is on file. For multiple copies, each additional one costs $4 when ordered at the same time.

For historical research on older Pasadena death records, FamilySearch offers the Texas Death Index from 1903 to 2000 at no charge. Ancestry holds the same data with images for 1903 to 1963 and 1999 to 2000. Both databases show name, death date, county, and certificate number. Harris County records going back to 1903 are included. These tools are a good starting point for genealogy work before ordering a certified copy.

The Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research in Houston holds an extensive collection of Texas death records and microfilm indexes covering the entire state. Located just a few miles from central Pasadena, it is a convenient and free resource for Pasadena area death record research.

Note: Pasadena death records from the past 25 years are restricted under Texas Government Code § 552.115. Certified copies can only be released to immediate family members or persons with a documented legal need.

Who Can Request Pasadena Death Records

Death records for deaths within the past 25 years are restricted to immediate family members in Texas. Qualifying family includes the spouse, parent, child, sibling, or grandparent of the deceased. Legal guardians and attorneys with proper court authorization may also request restricted records. They must bring court documents or a bar card along with proof of their need for the record.

Death records older than 25 years are public information. Anyone can request them without showing a family connection. Verification letters are available for all deaths since 1903. A letter confirms the name, death date, and county. It is not a certified copy but works for basic research and confirming that a record exists before you order the full document. The DSHS charges a search fee whether a record is found or not, and fees are not refunded.

All requesters must provide acceptable ID. The DSHS accepts one primary document from Group A: a driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, military ID, or license to carry a handgun. If you don't have a Group A ID, you can combine secondary and supporting documents. See the full list at dshs.texas.gov.

Harris County Death Index

Pasadena is in Harris County. All death index records for Pasadena events are maintained by the Harris County Clerk and the Houston Health Department. For full county office details, resources, and additional search information, see the Harris County death index page.

View Harris County Death Index

Nearby Cities

Other qualifying cities near Pasadena with death index pages:

• Houston - Harris County
• Baytown - Harris County
• Sugar Land - Fort Bend County
• Pearland - Brazoria County
• League City - Galveston County
• Missouri City - Fort Bend County
• Conroe - Montgomery County