Mansfield Death Records Search

Mansfield death records are held by the Tarrant County Clerk, which operates a subcourthouse in Mansfield for south Tarrant County residents. This page covers where to get a certified death certificate, what fees apply, who can request records, and what Texas law requires.

Tarrant County Clerk - Mansfield Location

The Tarrant County Clerk has a Mansfield Subcourthouse at 1100 E. Broad Street, Suite 102, Mansfield, TX 76063, phone 817-884-1550. This is the nearest clerk location for Mansfield residents. The main Tarrant County Clerk office is at 200 Taylor Street, Suite 301, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Both locations handle vital records including death certificates.

More information is at tarrantcountytx.gov/en/county-clerk/vital-records.html. That page lists current office hours, accepted payment methods, and how to request records online or by mail.

Walk-in service is available at the Mansfield location during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID, the completed request form, and relationship documentation if the death was within the past 25 years. Same-day service is standard for in-person requests.

Tarrant County Clerk records include deaths from 1903. Birth records go back to 1876, making this one of the more historically complete county clerk offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

How to Get a Certified Death Certificate

Fill out the Tarrant County Clerk's vital records request form. Get it at the Mansfield Subcourthouse or download from the county website. Then gather your photo ID and, for recent deaths, proof of your family relationship.

In-person at Mansfield: go to 1100 E. Broad Street, Suite 102. Show your ID, hand in the form, and pay the fee. The clerk issues certified copies the same day in most cases. Call 817-884-1550 to confirm hours before visiting.

In-person at Fort Worth main office: go to 200 Taylor Street, Suite 301, Fort Worth if the Mansfield location is closed or if you are in Fort Worth for other reasons. All Tarrant County vital records are accessible from either location.

By mail: send your completed form, a copy of your photo ID, a check or money order payable to the Tarrant County Clerk, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to 200 Taylor Street, Suite 301, Fort Worth, TX 76102.

Online: use Texas.gov at texas.gov/texas-vital-records or VitalChek at vitalchek.com. DSHS processes these orders and mails the certified copy.

The Texas.gov vital records page provides online ordering for Tarrant County death certificates including Mansfield.

Texas.gov and DSHS online ordering cover Tarrant County, so Mansfield death records are accessible without visiting the subcourthouse or main office.

Who Can Access Mansfield Death Records

Deaths from the last 25 years are restricted under Texas law. They are not open to the public. Only immediate family can get a certified copy. Immediate family includes a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or grandparent of the person who died.

Proving the relationship is required. A birth certificate, marriage license, or other legal document linking you to the deceased will work. The Tarrant County Clerk staff will review your documentation before processing.

Legal representatives, estate attorneys, and licensed funeral directors can access records in their professional capacity. Bring the proper legal authorization if this applies to you.

Records 25 years and older are public. No proof of relationship is needed. Show a valid ID and pay the fee.

All requesters must show a valid photo ID under Texas SB 16. Acceptable ID types are at dshs.texas.gov. A Texas driver's license, state ID, or U.S. passport all qualify.

Fees for Tarrant County Death Certificates

The Tarrant County Clerk charges $21 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. These are standard Texas county clerk fees.

DSHS charges $20 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy. Expedited DSHS processing costs $25.

At the Mansfield Subcourthouse, payment is typically accepted in cash, check, or money order. Call 817-884-1550 to confirm accepted payment types before visiting. For mail requests, use a check or money order payable to the Tarrant County Clerk.

Online orders through Texas.gov and VitalChek accept credit and debit cards. A small convenience fee may apply.

Texas Law on Death Records

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191 governs vital records in the state. The full text is at statutes.capitol.texas.gov. It covers who files a death certificate, how records are stored, and who can get a copy.

When a death occurs in Mansfield, the attending physician or medical examiner certifies the cause. The funeral home files the death certificate with the Tarrant County Clerk as the local registrar. The clerk forwards it to DSHS for the statewide TxEVER system.

Deaths requiring investigation are governed by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 49 at statutes.capitol.texas.gov. Tarrant County has a medical examiner's office that handles inquests for the county.

Fee rules are in 25 TAC 181.31 at texreg.sos.state.tx.us.

Historical Records and Genealogy

Tarrant County was established in 1849, and birth records there go back to 1876. Statewide death registration started in 1903. The county clerk has one of the more historically rich vital records collections in North Texas. Mansfield was a small farming community for most of its early history, growing significantly after World War II and especially after 1970.

FamilySearch at familysearch.org has a free Texas death records collection. Search by name for Tarrant County entries from many different years.

Ancestry.com at ancestry.com holds Texas vital records. Tarrant County library branches and the Fort Worth Public Library may offer free Ancestry access to cardholders.

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) at tsl.texas.gov has microfilm and digital indexes for early Texas vital records. Tarrant County entries from the early 1900s are accessible there.

The Mansfield Historical Museum and local cemetery records are useful sources for pre-1903 genealogy research in the area. Several cemeteries in the Mansfield area have online databases accessible through local genealogical society websites.

Nearby Cities

Other DFW area cities with death records pages include Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Dallas.

County Resources

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