How Can I Get a Copy of My Birth Certificate in Texas?
Texas provides a fast online process for ordering certified copies of birth certificates through TexasOnline, the state's official website. If you live in Texas, you can order a copy of your own birth certificate or that of someone in your immediate family. If you live outside of Texas, you can order your own or your child's record--but only if you are listed as your child's parent on the record. You must order a birth certificate to be sent to an address in the United States, U.S. territories or U.S. military locations. To order on line, you need a credit card. However, there are alternative methods to get your Texas birth certificate.
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Things You'll Need
- Internet access
- Credit card
- Driver's license
- Social Security number
- Birth information
Instructions
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Log on to TexasOnline.
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Under "Online Services," click "Order Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records." Click "Continue." Under "Select Record Request," select "Birth Certificate" and click "Continue."
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Choose from the list of states under "Driver License Issuing State."
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Select from the drop-down list under "Your Relationship to Person whose Birth Certification is Being Requested."
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Enter the "Date of Birth on the Birth Certificate," using the mm/dd/yyyy format.
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Read the eligibility agreement and click the check box when you have agreed to its terms. Click "Continue."
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Enter the required information about yourself, including your legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, driver's license number, current address and previous address.
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Click "Continue" to proceed with the application.
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Enter your credit card information to pay the $22 fee when prompted. The estimate delivery time is 10 to 15 business days.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are unable to request the birth certificate on line, you can choose to make the request in person at the Texas Vital Statistics Office in Austin, order by overnight mail or by regular mail. Visit the Texas Vital Statistics website for information on each method.
References
- Photo Credit birth marriage and death image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.com
