Death Certificates

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Where do I obtain a death certificate copy for someone who died in Port Arthur?

• City of Port Arthur Health Department
  449 Austin Ave.
  Port Arthur, Texas
  409 983 8850 or 409 983 8853
  Office Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
  

Who is eligible to obtain a death certificate copy?

• The spouse, parent/guardian or child of the deceased
• Other persons who have a:
  • documented lawful right or claim
  • documented medical need
  • State of Texas Court Order

What is a lawful right or claim?

If the applicant is not the spouse, parent of child of the deceased, a lawful right or claim must be documented. An example of lawful right or claim would be a death record needed by the applicant to claim a benefit. Documentation would consist of an official letter from the agency verifying that to process the claim they require a copy of the requested death record.

What is the fee for a death certificate copy?

• The fee is $20.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for any additional copies.
• Additional copies must be in your initial request to qualify for the $3.00 additional copy fee.

How long will it take?

• Request made in person will be processed immediately.
• Request made by mail will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Port Arthur Health Department at 409 983 8850 or 409 983 8853

Note: Processing times may vary with current workload volumes as well as circumstances beyond our control.

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