Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences

Beginning July 1, 2026, all cremation permit requests must be submitted using the online cremation permit portal. Requests will not be accepted by email or fax after June 30, 2026.

1. Payment is required at the time of request, and we accept credit/debit card (service fee applies) or ACH (electronic check – no fee).
2. We can only accept permit requests for Dallas County. There will be no refunds issued for permits requested that are not in Dallas County or duplicate requests for the same permit.
3. The death certificate worksheet must be uploaded into the portal for a cremation permit.