Irving Death Records

Irving death records are handled by the Dallas County Clerk, as Irving does not operate its own separate vital records office. The county clerk holds certified death certificates for Irving and all other Dallas County communities. This page explains how to request a record, what you need, what it costs, and who is allowed to get a copy.

Where to Get Irving Death Records

Irving does not have a city vital records office. The Dallas County Clerk is the local source for certified death certificates for Irving residents and all deaths that occurred within Irving. The county clerk holds records for all Dallas County communities and can also issue copies through an online portal.

The county's online ordering system is at dallascountytxvitals.permitium.com, which lets you request records without visiting an office in person.

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

You can get a certified Irving death certificate from the Dallas County Clerk in person, by mail, or online through the county portal or state system.

In person at 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas TX 75202. Bring a valid photo ID, a completed application, and payment. Most in-person requests are filled the same day during regular business hours.

By mail, send your application, a copy of your ID, and a check or money order payable to Dallas County Clerk. Allow 3 to 4 weeks for processing and return. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Online through the Permitium portal at dallascountytxvitals.permitium.com or through VitalChek. Both add a service fee. Delivery runs 7 to 14 business days.

If the county cannot locate the record, contact DSHS at (888) 963-7111 or visit dshs.texas.gov/vs/death.

Who Can Request Death Records

Texas restricts death records under 25 years old. Only certain people can get a certified copy of a recent death certificate.

Authorized requesters include the spouse, parent, adult child, or sibling of the deceased. Legal representatives, estate attorneys, and those with a court order also qualify. If you fall outside those groups, you may still request a restricted record if you can show a direct and tangible interest.

Records 25 or more years old are public. Anyone can request them. The fee applies, but no relationship to the deceased is required.

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID in person or include a copy with your mail application. For pickup on someone's behalf, written authorization plus the agent's own ID are required. Acceptable ID types are at the DSHS acceptable ID page.

Fees and Payment

Dallas County charges $21 for the first certified copy of a death certificate and $4 for each extra copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Call (214) 653-7099 to confirm current fees.

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

Online portals add a service fee and shipping charge. Credit and debit cards are accepted online. The Dallas County Clerk accepts cash, check, money order, and most cards in person. Mail requests need check or money order payable to Dallas County Clerk.

All fees are non-refundable. A failed search still costs the fee. Use accurate name, date, and location of death to reduce the chance of a failed request.

Texas Law and Death Record Requirements

Texas death registration is governed by the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 191. That chapter sets who must file, the 10-day deadline, and what the certificate must include.

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

Deaths investigated by a medical examiner or justice of the peace fall under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 49. The Dallas County Medical Examiner handles inquest cases for Irving and other county communities.

All Texas vital records are filed electronically through TxEVER. Funeral homes submit directly into TxEVER. Once confirmed, the Dallas County Clerk can issue certified copies. Electronic filing has replaced old paper methods and reduced wait times.

Restricted record access rules are in 25 Texas Administrative Code Section 181.31.

Historical Death Records and Genealogy

Irving and Dallas County death records go back to 1903 in the statewide index. Older records may exist in county deed books, probate files, and church registers from the area.

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission holds statewide death indexes and historical records. Their genealogy research guide is the right starting point for older searches.

FamilySearch has free access to digitized Texas death records. Search by name and filter by Dallas County to narrow results for the Irving area.

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

Dallas County probate and estate records at the courthouse can help fill gaps for older deaths where vital records are missing or incomplete. Old newspaper archives from Irving and Dallas are also useful for obituaries going back to the early 1900s.

State-Level Death Record Requests

If the Dallas County Clerk cannot find a record, the Texas Department of State Health Services handles 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 for details.

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 Irving with death records pages include Dallas, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Arlington, and Carrollton.

County Resources

All Irving death records are held by the Dallas County Clerk.