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Getting a birth certificate in Texas is a straightforward process that can be completed with little to no hassle.
To obtain your authorized copy, you will need to fill out the application with all the required information, and mail it to the Texas vital records office.
To get a certified copy of a birth certificate in Texas fast, you will need to complete the online birth certificate application with the following personal information:
When you apply for a certified copy, you must also prove your identity.
You will be required to provide one of the following acceptable documents, alongside your birth certificate application form:
Texans unable to produce one of the documents listed above may provide 2 of the following documents as proof of identity:
Citizens of Texas unable to produce the above documents, may have other options available to prove their identity.
All those born in the state of Texas that need to expedite a certified copy of their birth certificate will need to include a clear photocopy of both sides of one of the forms of photo ID listed below along with a completed application form:
Once your application package is completed you will need to mail it to:
Texas Vital Records
Department of State Health Services
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711-2040
This is the office that handles all Texas birth certificate requests that are sent via mail.
You can also print out your birth certificate application package and present it in person to the vital records office where your birth was recorded.
Please note that births within the past 75 years are considered protected records in Texas.
In order to expedite an authorized copy of a birth certificate issued in Texas, the applicant must be one of the following individuals:
It is very important to know the type of Texas birth certificate you need before placing your order so that you receive the correct document at home.
Before you apply for a replacement Birth Certificate from Texas, it is essential that you know the difference between:
If you need a birth certificate to enroll at university, get a driver’s license, apply for a US passport, get married or other legal purposes, then you need to get an authorized or long-form copy of your birth certificate.
An informational, short-form or heirloom copy will not be accepted to prove your identity.
Here are the main differences between long and short form Texas birth certificates:
Citizens born in Texas who need to provide their birth certificate in a foreign country will have to make sure their document bears an apostille to provide it with legal validity abroad.
This can be done by following these simple steps:
Texas Authentications Unit street address:
Secretary of State
Authentications Unit
1019 Brazos
Austin, TX 78701Walk-In Service: Room 106
Texas Authentications unit PO BOX:
Secretary of State
Authentications Unit
PO Box 13550
Austin, TX 78711-3550
Part of the process of getting a quick copy of a birth certificate includes paying a fee.
When mailing your application, the Texas Health Services will accept these payment methods:
The filing fee of each copy of a birth certificate in Texas is of $22. The price is the same for a certified or an informational copy.
It is good practice to order multiple copies within the same birth certificate application form. Extra copies can be kept on file for your records or for future use. Additional copies of the same birth certificate ordered within a single form carry a cost of $22. For rush service the fee is $13 plus $8 for overnightmail and $5 for expedited processing.
If you are trying to verify a birth that occurred since 1903 or onwards, you may apply for a verification letter. This document will state whether a record of birth for the citizen is on file with the State of Texas.
The information provided includes the citizen’s name, date of birth, and county where the birth took place. However, these letters are not considered legal substitutes for certified copies of birth certificates.
Military personnel with a current deployment order are granted exemption from fees for birth certificate applications in the state of Texas.
Once you have completed the application and mailed it with the respective payment and photo ID photocopy, the Texas vital records office will process your order.
Birth certificate orders in Texas are generally processed within 65-85 days. It is worth mentioning that during peak request periods, an order might take longer. Rush birth certificate service is available for an extra fee and takes within 20 -25 business days.
Citizens who urgently need to obtain a Texas birth certificate may print out their completed application, sign and pack it with the required documents and fee and walk in to the vital records office during opening hours. Although this usually implies waiting in long lines for hours at the vital records office, it may result in same-day issuance.
The following is a complete list of Vital Records and Health offices in Texas that can provide Birth Certificate copies. Keep in mind that county offices may not be near you, but they can sometimes process requests faster.
Arlington Vital Records Bureau
101 W. Abram, 1st Floor
Arlington, TX 76010
7201 Levander Loop, Building C
Austin, TX 78702
College Station City
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77840
2300 Bloomdale Rd. Ste 2106 #140C
McKinney, TX 75071
Corpus Christi Department Of Vital Statistics
Main Health District Building
1702 Horne Road, Room 21
TX 78416
Dallas Bureau Of Vital Statistics
1515 Young St.
Dallas, TX 75201
Denton County Clerk
1450 E. Mckinney Street, Suite 1103
Denton, TX 76209
Edinburg City Office
415 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78541
500 E. San Antonio, Ste 105
El Paso, TX 79901-2496,
Galveston County Health District
9850-A Emmett F. Lowry Expy. Suite A-102
Texas City, TX 77591
8000 North Stadium Drive
Houston, Texas 77054
Laredo City Vital Statistics
2600 Cedar Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
Northeast Texas Public Health District
815 N. Broadway Avenue
Tyler, TX 75702
Palo Pinto County Birth Certificates
P.O. Box 219
Palo Pinto, TX 76484
San Antonio Office Of The City Clerk
719 South Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX 78204
100 E. Weatherford Street.
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Texarkana City
220 Texas Blvd
Texarkana, TX 75504,
Amarillo Office of Vital Statistics
601 S. Buchanan First floor
Amarillo, TX
Justice Courts Complex
1201 Huey Road
x Belton, Texas 76513
Bexar County Birt Certificates
Bexar County Vital Statistics Dept.
100 Dolorosa, Suite #104
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Corpus Christi Department of Vital Statistics
1702 Horne Rd #21
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
301 Jackson St.
Richmond, TX 77469
100 E. Weatherford Street.
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Harris County Birth Certificates
Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline, Suite 330
Houston, TX 77002
904 Broadway 207,
Lubbock, TX 79401
Department of State Health Services,
1100 W. 49th Street,
Austin, TX 78756
Travis County Birth Certificates
7201 Levander Loop, Building C
Austin, TX 78702
Waco-McLennan County Public Health District
Waco Drive
Waco, TX 76707
Webb County District Clerk’s Office
1110 Victoria St 203
Laredo, TX 78040
To get a copy of your birth certificate from the Texas Department of State Health Services, you will need to:
The form can be submitted online or by mail to avoid waiting in line at the vital records office or in-person, where available.
Texas birth certificates can be obtained online, by mail, and in person at the vital records office.
Regardless of the submission method you choose, the fastest way to ensure your birth certificate is issued on the first try is to:
Getting a certified copy of a Texas birth certificate requires the payment of the state fees.
Each copy of a birth certificate issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services carries a cost of $22.
It is recommended to order multiple copies of the same birth certificate with the same application form to keep on file or for future use.
Rush service and expedited shipping are both available at an additional cost.
To correct the name on a birth certificate in Texas: