Texas Birth Records

To begin, add a birth record or view a list of locations and resources for Texas birth records.

Finding Texas birth records can be important and valuable to millions of people. Not only are there vast numbers of people who were born in Texas and may need copies of their own records, but Texas records may also play an important part in deciphering the past. If you've been searching for Texas birth records, there are a few tips that can really help you to find what you need more quickly.

In Texas, the Bureau of Vital Statistics is in charge of maintaining birth records and keeps archives that begin in 1903. Among these records, those that are more than 75 years old are available to the public. Also, the public may be able to order verifications of Texas birth records that provide basic information in a nonofficial format.

This means that ordering Texas birth records is really as easy as sending a request to the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Best of all, requests no longer have to be sent by mail, as they may be able to be processed online through an online public records directory.

To receive a birth certificate fill out the Texas Birth Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Texas birth certificates and records are available from the state office dating back to 1903. There is a fee of $22.00 which may be paid by personal check or money order if ordering through the mail. You must provide a valid photo ID, and fill out appropriate forms. Records are protected for 75 years, so within that time they are only available for immediate family and for legal reasons. For more information visit: Texas Department of State Health Services