How to Get a Birth Certificate

Ordering Online

Texas Birth Certificates is streamlining the way certified copies of vital records are ordered, most specifically birth certificates. Instead of traveling to the DSHS Austin office or filing through different forms, TexasBirthCertificates.org makes it possible to order a certified copy of your birth certificate online from the comfort of your home or office within minutes.

Using our state-of-the-art Text Filler Form, you will be guided through our simple step-by-step application process of ordering a certified copy of a birth certificate 100% online. Once your order has been confirmed, you will receive your certified copy in the mail.

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Ordering by Mail

Texas Birth Certificates is here to help make ordering certified copies of Texas birth certificates by mail that much easier. Have you ever mailed in an application, only to wait weeks to find out that you made a mistake on the form? With our state-of-the-art Text Filler Form, you will be guided through our simple step-by-step application process and be made aware of any potential errors before completing the application.

Important: Texas requires all mail-in birth certificate applications to be notarized. Our process includes guidance on getting your application notarized online through NotaryLive.com.

Once you have completed your application, you will be prompted with mailing instructions, or you can continue to file online and have your order submitted without ever having to visit the post office.

Order by Mail

Ordering in Person at DSHS

You can walk in to the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section office in Austin for same-day service in most cases.

DSHS Vital Statistics Section
1100 W. 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756
Phone: 888-963-7111
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Texas County Clerks can also issue certified copies for births registered in their county, often same-day, but only for births in that specific county.