Lewisville Death Records Search

Lewisville death records are maintained by the Denton County Clerk, which has a branch office in Lewisville for the convenience of residents in the southern part of the county. The City of Lewisville transferred all birth and death record duties to Denton County, so the county clerk is the only local source for these records.

Where to Get Lewisville Death Records

The Denton County Clerk has a branch office in Lewisville at 400 North Valley Parkway, Suite 2094, Lewisville, TX 75067. Phone: (972) 434-3900. This branch serves residents of Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village, and other cities in the southern part of Denton County.

The City of Lewisville transferred all birth and death record responsibilities to Denton County. There is no separate city vital records office. The county clerk's Lewisville branch handles everything.

You can also visit the main Denton County Clerk office at 1450 E. McKinney Street, Suite 1103, Denton, TX 76209, phone 940-349-2012. Both locations have access to the same records.

The Texas.gov vital records portal is available for statewide online ordering and does not require a visit to any county office. Orders arrive in about 7 to 14 business days.

Online ordering through the state portal connects to the TxEVER system and reaches records back to 1903.

How to Get a Certified Copy

You can request a Lewisville death certificate four ways: in person at the Lewisville branch, online, by mail, or through the Texas DSHS.

In person at 400 North Valley Parkway, Suite 2094, Lewisville. Show valid photo ID, fill out the request form, and pay the fee. Same-day processing is typical for in-person requests during business hours. This is the fastest option.

Online through Texas.gov or VitalChek. Both add a convenience fee on top of the standard certificate cost. These platforms connect to the statewide TxEVER system. Allow 7 to 14 business days for delivery.

By mail, send a completed application, a photocopy of your ID, and a check or money order payable to "Denton County Clerk" to the Lewisville branch address above or to the main office in Denton. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Budget 3 to 4 weeks for return mail.

Through DSHS at dshs.texas.gov/vs/death. The state charges $20 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy. Expedited processing is $25.

Provide the full name of the deceased, the date of death, and the county (Denton) with every request. If you are not sure of the exact date, a year range usually works for older records.

Who Can Access These Records

Texas restricts death records for 25 years after the date of death. Only immediate family members and certain other qualified people can access records in the restricted period. After 25 years, the record becomes public.

Immediate family includes the spouse, parent, child, sibling, and grandparent of the deceased. Attorneys representing the estate and licensed funeral directors may also qualify in certain situations.

To get a restricted record, show photo ID and proof of your relationship to the deceased. Birth certificates, marriage certificates, or court orders can establish the relationship. Denton County Clerk staff at the Lewisville branch can tell you what documents they need before you visit.

Records more than 25 years old are open to the public. Any person can request a copy with valid photo ID. No proof of family relationship is needed for older records. This applies to all Texas death records back to 1903.

Genealogists have full access to the older records. Many Denton County records from the early 1900s through the late 1990s can be searched through FamilySearch and Ancestry as well as through the county clerk directly.

Fees and Payment

Denton County charges $21 for the first certified copy and $4 per additional copy ordered at the same time. These are the standard Texas fees.

DSHS charges $20 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy. Expedited DSHS processing is $25. Online service providers add their own service fees on top of these amounts.

The Lewisville branch accepts cash, check, and credit or debit card at the counter. Mail requests need a check or money order payable to Denton County Clerk. Do not send cash by mail.

If you need several certified copies for estate administration, order them together. Banks, insurance companies, and the probate court often each need their own certified original. Buying extras at once saves money per copy compared to placing multiple separate orders.

Texas Law and Death Records

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191 governs all vital records in Texas. It covers registration requirements, the 25-year restriction period, and who may issue certified copies. Deaths must be registered within 10 days of the event.

After the attending physician or medical examiner certifies the death, the certificate goes to the local registrar. From there it enters the TxEVER statewide electronic system. Records in TxEVER are accessible at both the county and state level, which is why you can often get the same record from the county clerk or from DSHS.

Deaths requiring investigation in Denton County follow Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 49. Denton County has a Medical Examiner's office for unattended and suspicious deaths.

Administrative rules for death registration are in 25 TAC 181.31. These rules apply to all county clerks statewide and govern how records must be processed and maintained.

Historical Records and Genealogy

Denton County death records start in 1903. Many of the older records have been scanned and indexed by genealogy platforms, making them accessible online without a trip to the county clerk.

FamilySearch has free access to Texas death records including Denton County. Records include index entries and, for many years, images of original certificates. No subscription is needed.

Ancestry.com also has Texas death records with good search filters. A paid subscription is required. The platform is useful for searching across a range of years when the exact date is not known.

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission in Austin holds statewide records and provides research guides for Texas genealogy. Their online finding aids can point researchers toward specific record collections for Denton County and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Local resources like the Lewisville Public Library and the Denton County Historical Commission also hold historical materials that can supplement official records, including cemetery indexes and old newspapers that may contain death notices not captured in official registrations.

Nearby Cities

Other cities in the area with death records pages: Denton, Dallas, Carrollton, Irving, Frisco.

County Resources

For county-level records, see the Denton County records page.