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Texas vital records forms
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Last verified November 9, 2026
Statewide forms
| Form | Record | Actions |
|---|---|---|
Texas Death Certificate Application (Form VS-142)Form VS-142 · Form VS-142 is the mail application to order a certified copy of a Texas death certificate. It is filed with the Texas Department of State Health Services, Vital Statistics Section. | Death |
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