Texas Vital Statistics — Department of State Health Services

Texas Vital Records · Austin, TX

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Documents

Typically: completed application, acceptable photo ID, proof of relationship/eligibility, and the required fee. Confirm current requirements with the vital records office.

Fees

Fees vary by state and copy type. Confirm the current amount on the official vital records page before ordering.

How to proceed

1. Confirm you are eligible to request the record. 2. Choose mail, online, or in-person ordering if available. 3. Include required ID and fees. 4. Verify the mailing or office address and hours on the official website before contacting the office.

Notices

Contact details from the official state/territory vital records page (CDC W2W used as mailing baseline where needed). PO Box addresses are kept when published as the official mail-order address. Confirm fees, ID requirements, hours, and current processing times with the vital records office before ordering. Hours note from official page: Office hours Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm (dshs.texas.gov). Processing note from official page: Order online 24/7 at Texas.gov; in-person often same day but some applications need 24+ hours (dshs.texas.gov). Hours (official site): Office hours Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm (dshs.texas.gov). Always verify address, hours, fees, and appointment rules on the official agency website before acting. Source: Texas DSHS — Birth Records (https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/birth-records)