Find Frisco Death Records

Frisco death records are held by the Collin County Clerk, which is the local registrar for deaths in Frisco and all other Collin County communities. Frisco does not have its own vital records office. The county clerk's main office is in McKinney, but records can also be ordered online through the county's Permitium portal without driving to the courthouse.

Where to Get Frisco Death Records

Frisco does not operate its own vital records office. The Collin County Clerk in McKinney is the correct office for Frisco death records. The county has a Plano branch office at 900 E Park Blvd #140C for in-person requests in the southern part of the county, but Frisco residents can use either location or the online portal.

The county online portal is at collintxvitals.permitium.com. It accepts credit cards and does not require a trip to McKinney or Plano.

The Texas.gov vital records portal lets you order certified death certificates online from anywhere in Texas.

Online orders are processed statewide and arrive within 7 to 14 business days.

Getting a Certified Death Certificate

Frisco death certificates are available in person, by mail, or online.

In person at 2300 Bloomdale Rd. Ste 2106 in McKinney, or at the Plano branch at 900 E Park Blvd #140C. Bring a valid photo ID, a completed application, and payment. In-person requests are typically processed the same day.

By mail, send your completed application, a copy of your ID, and a check or money order payable to Collin County Clerk to the McKinney address. Allow 3 to 4 weeks. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Online through the county Permitium portal at collintxvitals.permitium.com or through VitalChek. Both add a service fee. Delivery runs 7 to 14 business days depending on the shipping speed you choose.

If the county cannot find the record, DSHS at (888) 963-7111 handles statewide requests. See also dshs.texas.gov/vs/death.

Who Can Request Death Records

Texas death records under 25 years old are restricted. Not everyone can get a certified copy. Only authorized requesters qualify.

Eligible people include the surviving spouse, parent, adult child, or sibling of the deceased. Legal representatives, estate attorneys, and those with a valid court order also qualify. If you fall outside those categories, you may still request a restricted record by showing a direct and tangible interest.

Records 25 years or older are public. Anyone can request them without proving a relationship to the deceased. The fee still applies.

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID in person or include a photocopy with a mail application. If someone picks up on your behalf, they need written authorization and their own ID. Acceptable ID types are listed at the DSHS acceptable ID page.

Fees and Payment

Collin County charges $21 for the first certified copy of a death certificate and $4 per additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Call (972) 548-4185 to confirm current amounts before your visit.

State DSHS fees are $20 for the first copy and $3 per extra copy. Expedited DSHS processing adds $25.

Online portals add a service fee and shipping. Cards are accepted online. In person, cash, check, money order, and most cards are accepted. Mail requests need check or money order. Do not send cash.

All fees are non-refundable. A failed search still costs the fee. Use accurate information when you fill out the request form to reduce the risk of a failed search.

Texas Law and Death Record Requirements

Texas death registration is governed by the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 191. That chapter sets the 10-day filing deadline, defines who must file, and sets the content requirements for death certificates.

The attending physician certifies the cause of death. The funeral director files with the local registrar. For Frisco deaths, the Collin County Clerk is the local registrar.

Investigated deaths fall under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 49, which covers inquest rules for the medical examiner and justices of the peace. The Collin County Medical Examiner handles these cases for Frisco and other county cities.

All Texas vital records are now registered electronically through TxEVER. Funeral homes submit directly into TxEVER, and once the record is confirmed, the county clerk can issue certified copies. This has replaced paper filing and shortened turnaround times.

Access to restricted records is governed by 25 Texas Administrative Code Section 181.31.

Historical Death Records and Genealogy

Frisco and Collin County death records go back to 1903 in the statewide index. Older records may exist in county deed books, probate filings, and church archives from the North Texas area.

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission holds statewide death indexes and historical certificates. Their genealogy research guide is the right place to start for older searches.

FamilySearch has digitized Texas death records and offers free access online. Their Texas collection covers many early and mid-20th century certificates. Filter by Collin County to narrow results for the Frisco area.

Ancestry.com carries Texas death indexes and county images. A subscription is needed, though Collin County area library branches may offer free in-library Ancestry access.

Collin County Probate Court records in McKinney can fill gaps for older deaths where vital records are missing. Old Frisco and McKinney newspaper archives are also useful for obituaries from the early 1900s onward.

State-Level Death Record Requests

If the Collin County Clerk cannot find a record, the Texas Department of State Health Services processes statewide vital records and can issue certified copies for any death in TxEVER.

DSHS Vital Statistics Unit
1100 W. 49th St., Austin TX 78756
Mailing: P.O. Box 12040, Austin TX 78711-2040
Phone: (888) 963-7111

See dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics and dshs.texas.gov/vs/death.

DSHS mail orders take 4 to 6 weeks. Online orders through the Texas.gov vital records portal arrive in about 7 to 14 business days.

Nearby Cities

Cities near Frisco with death records pages include Plano, McKinney, Allen, Carrollton, and Lewisville.

County Resources

All Frisco death records are filed with the Collin County Clerk in McKinney.