HOW TO OBTAIN COPIES OF DEATH RECORDS
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THE SMITH COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE ONLY FILES DEATH RECORDS FOR PERSONS WHO DIED OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF TYLER.
FOR SOMEONE THAT DIED INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF TYLER, PLEASE CONTACT THE NORTHEAST TEXAS PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT AT 903.535.0030 OR 903.535.0031.
DEATHS ARE CLOSED FOR 25 YEARS UNLESS YOU ARE AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER.
A FEE FOR A CERTIFIED COPY IS $21 –
CASH, MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK.
ADDITIONAL COPIES ARE $4 EACH.
A VALID ID IS REQUIRED.
FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 903.590.4697 OR 903.590.4698.