GALVESTON COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
Galveston County Health District (Galveston County Vital Records) issues certified copies of Galveston County birth certificates and Galveston County death certificates for events which occurred within Galveston County. Statewide birth certificates are also issued by Galveston County Vital Records, for events occurring outside of Galveston County from 1927 to present. You may order copies of Galveston County vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

Identification Requirements:
Galveston Vital Records requires all applicants to submit a copy of their valid, government issued ID such as a current, non-expired Driver's License that includes a photograph. You will be presented with an Authorization Form at the end of your order that includes specific instructions. When faxing your identification, please enlarge and lighten to ensure your fax is legible. Your order will not be processed until a legible form of identification is received.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

GALVESTON COUNTY DEATH CERTIFICATES
Galveston County Vital Records issues certified copies of Galveston County death certificates, which can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes. Galveston County death certificates are available for events that occurred within Galveston County only.

Identification Requirements:
Galveston Vital Records requires all applicants to submit a copy of their valid, government issued ID such as a current, non-expired Driver's License that includes a photograph. You will be presented with an Authorization Form at the end of your order that includes specific instructions. When faxing your identification, please enlarge and lighten to ensure your fax is legible. Your order will not be processed until a legible form of identification is received.

Who Can Order?
Galveston County death certificates will only be issued to the next of kin or to persons with a legal right to the certificate.

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Galveston County Health District, to securely order certified Galveston County vital records, like birth and death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by Galveston County Health District, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as Galveston County death certificates, simple, fast and secure:

• Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
• Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
• Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.

VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering Galveston County death certificates for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.