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The Vital Statistics Section (VSS) maintains vital records for the state of Texas, including, birth and death certificates, marriage applications, and divorce records.
- New Birth Certificate Based on Parentage
A change in parentage on a birth record requires an...
- New Birth Certificate Based on Adoption
An examiner trained in adoption issues will review the...
- Reporting Court Cases Affecting The Parent-Child Relationship
Completed CCJ forms must be mailed to Vital Statistics:...
- TxEVER Frequently Asked Questions
Because the death record is now routed to the state before...
- Requirements for Changing Vital Records
Provide payment for all associated fees by check or money...
- See All Requirements
Requirements for Requesting/Changing Vital Records Vital...
- Vital Statistics Mailing Addresses
Texas Vital Statistics Department of State Health Services...
- Requesting Sealed Adoption Records
Complete the Court Ordered Open Sealed File application and...
- New Birth Certificate Based on Parentage
Texas Vital Records. Vital records document life events such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce. To order records online, you’ll need to have a valid ID, complete an online application, and pay a fee.
Vital Statistics maintains birth records for the state of Texas. A birth record is a vital document that records a person's birth. Vital Statistics issues certified copies of birth certificates ( long form, short form, heirloom, or for election identification) or birth verifications.
Vital Statistics issues letters verifying if a marriage or divorce was recorded with the State of Texas based on the application for marriage or divorce sent to our office by local clerks. Verification letters are not considered legal substitutes for marriage licenses or divorce decrees.
A birth certificate is one of the vital records you can order online. The record order must be for a person born in Texas. Get started. Please answer a few questions so we can help you get the birth certificate you need.
From Texan birth certificates to death certificates, choose the vital record you need to order online through our official application.
For paper copies of birth or death certificates and verification of a marriage or divorce, contact the Vital Statistics Unit by calling toll-free number 1-888-963-7111 or by email to registrar@dshs.texas.gov.