Angelina County Death Index

The Angelina County Death Index covers death records held by the County Clerk's office in Lufkin, Texas. Records go back to 1903, and the clerk handles certified copy requests for deaths that occurred in Angelina County. You can go in person, send a mail request, or use the state's online system to order a certified copy.

Angelina County Clerk and Death Records

The Angelina County Clerk in Lufkin handles all vital records for the county, including death certificates. The office is at angelinacounty.net. You can call (936) 634-8339 for assistance. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The clerk serves as the local registrar and maintains records from 1903 onward.

Angelina County death records cover all deaths that took place within the county limits. This includes Lufkin, Diboll, Lufkin, and rural parts of the county. The clerk keeps certified copies and can provide them to qualified applicants. The records are in good condition and well-preserved, which makes Angelina County a reliable source for genealogy research in east Texas.

Some online services are available for Angelina County records. Check the county website for current access options. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office also has statewide death records, and you can order through them as well.

The Angelina County government website provides clerk contact information, online services, and guidance for requesting death certificates in Lufkin.

The county website links to vital records services and current clerk office information for Angelina County.

How to Search Angelina County Death Records

In-person requests at the Lufkin courthouse are the quickest way to get a certified death certificate. Bring your valid photo ID and the information about the person you are looking for. The clerk can search by name and date of death. You pay the fee and get your copy the same day in most cases.

Mail requests take longer but are an option if you cannot travel to Lufkin. Write a letter or fill out a request form with the deceased's full name, date of death, and place of death. Include a copy of your photo ID and a money order or cashier's check made out to the Angelina County Clerk. Send the packet to the clerk's office in Lufkin.

For online orders through the state system, visit the Texas online vital records application. Processing takes 20 to 25 days online. If you mail the request to DSHS, allow 25 to 30 days. The DSHS mailing address is P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. Their phone number is (888) 963-7111.

You can also check the Texas.gov vital records portal for guidance on how to order records and what to expect during processing.

Death Certificate Fees in Angelina County

A certified death certificate from the Angelina County Clerk costs $21.00 for the first copy. Each extra copy ordered at the same time is $4.00. The fee structure follows the Texas Local Government Code. If you order through DSHS instead, the first copy is $20.00 and each additional copy is $3.00.

Cash, money order, and cashier's check are the standard payment options. Personal checks are generally not accepted for vital records requests. Some counties accept credit cards with a convenience fee. Check with the Angelina County Clerk for current payment options before you send a mail request.

Who Can Access Angelina County Death Records

Texas limits access to death records for 25 years from the date of death. Only qualified applicants can receive certified copies during this period. Immediate family members qualify. That means a spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandparent. A legal guardian or legal representative with documentation also qualifies.

Once 25 years have passed, the record is public. Anyone may then request a copy. This rule comes from Texas Government Code Section 552.115. Proof of ID is required for all requests. The DSHS acceptable ID list shows what forms of ID are accepted. Making a false statement to obtain a record is a felony with serious consequences.

Angelina County Vital Records and Genealogy

Angelina County was created in 1846 from Nacogdoches County and has been keeping records since 1903. No major courthouse fires or disasters have affected the vital records collection here. That makes it a strong source for east Texas genealogy. The county is named for a Hainai Indian maiden who converted to Christianity, a notable piece of local history.

For online genealogy research, start with the FamilySearch Texas Death Index, which is free and covers 1903 to 2000. Ancestry's Texas Death Index covers the same period with a subscription. These indexes do not give you the full certificate but can confirm a death and guide you to the right county office. The Library of Congress Texas guide offers broader context for vital records research in Texas.

Cities in Angelina County

Lufkin is the county seat and largest city in Angelina County. All death records for the county are handled through the clerk's office in Lufkin. Other communities include Diboll, Hudson, and Huntington. None of these cities currently meet the qualifying threshold for a separate city page.

Nearby Counties

Angelina County is in east Texas. These neighboring counties also maintain death records through their county clerk offices.

Nacogdoches County • Cherokee County • Houston County • Trinity County • San Augustine County