The APLICACIÓN PARA OBTENER UNA ACTA DE DEFUNCIÓN is the Hunt County Clerk's Spanish-language application for a certified copy of a death certificate, handled by the clerk's Vital Records office in Greenville, Texas. It is built for requests made by mail: the application travels with a sworn statement signed before a notary, a photocopy of a valid photo ID and payment. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the Hunt County Clerk publishes the original PDF on the Hunt County website.
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What is APLICACIÓN PARA OBTENER UNA ACTA DE DEFUNCIÓN – Hunt County, TX?
APLICACIÓN PARA OBTENER UNA ACTA DE DEFUNCIÓN is the Hunt County Clerk's Spanish-language application for a certified copy of a death certificate (acta de defunción), used for requests made by mail and completed with a notarized sworn statement and a photocopy of photo ID.
The document has two pages. Page 1 is the application itself, in Spanish. It asks for the name of the deceased, the date and place of death, the full name of the father and the full maiden name of the mother, and then the applicant's own name, address, telephone number, email, relationship to the person on the record and the purpose of the request. It ends with the applicant's signature and date, a payment section and a block marked for office use only.
Page 2, printed in English, is the NOTARIZED PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. Part I repeats the details of the person on record, Part II gives the applicant's relationship and the type and number of ID the notary accepted, and Part III is an AFFIDAVIT OF PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE that must be signed in the presence of a notary public.
The form prints a price for the first certified copy and a separate price for each additional copy, and it offers an optional donation to the Texas Home Visiting program. It is a vital-records request filed with the Hunt County Clerk; it is not a tax document.
Who needs to file APLICACIÓN PARA OBTENER UNA ACTA DE DEFUNCIÓN – Hunt County, TX?
People who want a certified death certificate from the Hunt County Clerk and are ordering it by mail use this application. The applicant completes the form personally, states the relationship to the person named on the death record and the purpose for which the certificate is needed, and signs it.
Conditions the form attaches to a mail request:
- The applicant must complete the notarized proof of identification and send it with the application. Part III states that the applicant appeared before a notary, is related to the person named in Part I as stated, and swears the contents are true.
- A photocopy of the applicant's valid photo ID must be enclosed.
- The applicant supplies a return envelope with a postage stamp.
The form warns that knowingly giving false information, or signing a form that contains a false statement, is punishable by 2 to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine (Health and Safety Code, Chapter 195, Sec. 195.003). The form does not describe who may sign for the applicant; ask the Hunt County Clerk at 903-408-4130 if someone else will make the request.
When to file APLICACIÓN PARA OBTENER UNA ACTA DE DEFUNCIÓN – Hunt County, TX
You submit this application whenever you need a certified copy of a death certificate from the Hunt County Clerk; no due date is printed on the form. Because the request is made by mail, allow time to complete everything before you send it: the sworn statement must be signed in front of a notary, and the application will not be processed without the sworn statement and a photocopy of your photo ID.
If you pay by card, the form says the payment is refunded (excluding the convenience fee) when the County Clerk's office does not receive the application within 96 hours after the payment has been received. Pay only when the package is ready to mail.
Documents you need
- A photocopy of your valid photo ID, enclosed with the application; the form states that an application without it will not be processed.
- The sworn statement: the Part III affidavit of personal knowledge, signed in the presence of a notary public, who adds signature, commission expiration, printed name and address.
- The notarized proof of identification page, with Part I (details of the person on record) and Part II (your relationship and the type and number of ID accepted when notarized).
- A return envelope with your address and a postage stamp, as the mail instructions require.
- Payment by money order or cashier's check, unless you pay by card; personal checks are not accepted for mail requests.
How to fill out APLICACIÓN PARA OBTENER UNA ACTA DE DEFUNCIÓN – Hunt County, TX
Enter the deceased person's name
Under Nombre Del Difunto, write the first name, middle name and last name of the person named on the death record.
Enter the date and place of death
Under Fecha De Fallecimiento, enter the month (Mes), day (Dia) and year (Año). Under Lugar De Fallecimiento, enter the city (Ciudad), county (Condado) and state (Estado).
Enter the parents' names
Write the full name of the father (Nombre Completo Del Padre) and the full maiden name of the mother (Nombre (De Soltera) Completo De La Madre), each with first, middle and last name.
Enter your applicant information
Under Información de Usted (solicitante), enter your name, street address (Direccion), city, state and ZIP code (Código Postal), telephone number (Numero Telefónico) and email (Correo electrónico).
State relationship and purpose
Write your relationship to the person on the record (Parentesco a la persona en la acta) and why you need the certificate (Cual Es El Propósito Para Obtener la Acta).
Sign and date the application
Sign on Firma (Del Solicitante) and enter the date (Fecha). Read the penalty notice above the signature before you sign.
Complete the payment section
Enter the amount on Saldo Total and mark the card option (Tarjeta de debito/credito) if you pay by card. Write the reference number (# Referencia E-) at the time of payment and the Confirmacion de pago # once it is issued. Leave the OFFICE USE ONLY block blank.
Fill in the notarized proof of ID
On page 2, Part I, enter the name of the person on record, date of birth/death, place, sex and the names of the two parents. In Part II, enter your name and relationship and the type and number of ID the notary accepted.
Sign the affidavit before a notary
In Part III, enter State of and County of, your name, your address and your relationship, then sign in the presence of the notary public. The notary completes the date, signature, commission expiration, printed name, address and stamp.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that every name and date matches the death record, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Sign it by hand, add your photo ID photocopy, payment and return envelope, and send the package as described under How to submit.
How to submit APLICACIÓN PARA OBTENER UNA ACTA DE DEFUNCIÓN – Hunt County, TX
This application is submitted by mail to the Hunt County Clerk's Vital Records office, with payment made by card online or by money order or cashier's check.
- By mail: send the sworn statement, the application, payment and a photocopy of your valid photo ID to: HUNT COUNTY CLERK, VITAL RECORDS, PO BOX 1316, GREENVILLE TX 75403. The form states that an application without the sworn statement and photo ID will not be processed. Include a return envelope with your address and a postage stamp.
- Card payment: the form lists credit or debit card payment for mail requests, made online at https://certifiedpayments.net with bureau code 6889951. Credit card charges apply. Write the reference number (E-) on the form at the time of payment; the payment confirmation number is issued once payment is complete.
- Money order or cashier's check: accepted with the mailed package. Personal checks are not accepted by mail; the form lists checks for in-person payment only.
Fees apply for the first certified copy and each additional copy; the amounts are printed on the form, and the clerk's office answers questions at 903-408-4130. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing the application without the sworn statement or the photocopy of your photo ID; the form says such an application will not be processed.
- Signing Part III before you are in front of the notary; the section must be signed in the presence of a notary public.
- Enclosing a personal check with a mail request; the form says personal checks are not accepted by mail.
- Leaving out the return envelope with your address and a postage stamp.
- Writing in the OFFICE USE ONLY block (certificate number, issuing deputy's initials, date processed), which belongs to the clerk's office.
- Paying by card without writing the reference number (E-) on the form at the time of payment.
- Entering names, dates or places in Part I that differ from how they appear on the certificate; the heading asks for the information as it appears on the record.
- Giving false information on the application or affidavit; the form warns of a felony penalty under Health and Safety Code, Chapter 195, Sec. 195.003.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hunt County death certificate application in Spanish?
It is the Hunt County Clerk's APLICACIÓN PARA OBTENER UNA ACTA DE DEFUNCIÓN, the Spanish-language form for requesting a certified copy of a death certificate by mail. Page 2 is a notarized proof of identification with an affidavit of personal knowledge.
Is this a Hunt County property tax form?
No. Despite searches for hunt county property tax, this form is an application for a death certificate filed with the Hunt County Clerk's Vital Records office. Nothing on it concerns property taxes.
Does the death certificate application have to be notarized?
Yes for a mail request. The form says to complete and send the notarized proof of identification, and Part III must be signed in the presence of a notary public. An application without the sworn statement and photo ID will not be processed.
What do I mail with the death certificate application?
Mail the sworn statement, the application, payment (money order or cashier's check) and a photocopy of your valid photo ID to the Hunt County Clerk, Vital Records, PO Box 1316, Greenville TX 75403. Also include a return envelope with your address and a postage stamp.
How do I pay for a death certificate by mail in Hunt County?
You can pay by credit or debit card online at https://certifiedpayments.net with bureau code 6889951 (credit card charges apply), or enclose a money order or cashier's check. Write the reference number (E-) on the form when you pay by card.
Can I send a personal check with my application?
No. The form states that personal checks are not accepted by mail and lists checks for in-person payment only. For a mail request, use card payment, a money order or a cashier's check.
What if the County Clerk does not receive my application after I pay by card?
The form says a refund is processed if the County Clerk's office does not receive the application within 96 hours after the payment is received. The convenience fee is excluded from that refund.
Can I fill out this application online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the Hunt County Clerk and does not file or deliver the application; you mail it with the required documents yourself.
What is the penalty for false information on the application?
The form warns that knowingly making a false statement, or signing a form that contains one, is a felony punishable by 2 to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine, citing Health and Safety Code, Chapter 195, Sec. 195.003.
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