Order by Mail

Follow the steps below to order a certified Texas birth certificate by mail. Make sure each step is completed in order before mailing your documents. Note: Texas requires all mail-in birth certificate applications to be notarized.

  1. 1

    Download and Fill Out the Texas Birth Certificate Application

    Download the official DSHS application form and use our Text Filler to complete it accurately. The form guides you through every required field to minimize errors.

    Download Application (PDF)
  2. 2

    Notarize the Application

    Texas requires a notarized application to accompany your request. You can notarize in person at any notary office, or connect with a remote online notary through NotaryLive.com and get it done within minutes from home.

  3. 3

    Pay by Check or Money Order

    Make your check or money order payable to DSHS Vital Statistics Section. The cost is $22 per copy. If ordering multiple copies, include the total amount.

  4. 4

    Mail Your Documents and Payment

    Mail the completed and notarized application along with your check to:

    Texas Vital Statistics
    Department of State Health Services
    P.O. Box 12040
    Austin, TX 78711-2040

    Standard mail processing takes 6 to 8 weeks. For expedited processing (3 to 5 weeks), include an additional $25 expedited fee and note "Expedited" on the outside of your envelope.

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