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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.
Vital Statistics issues certified copies of birth certificates ( long form, short form, heirloom, or for election identification) or birth verifications. You can work with Vital Statistics to order certified copies of or make changes to birth records.
Birth Record Forms. Use these forms for ordering or changing birth records. Form Name. Form Number. Texas Birth Certificate Application (PDF) Spanish Application (PDF) or Order Online 24/7 *. VS-140. Correcting a Birth Certificate (PDF) Spanish Application (PDF) VS-170.
Requirements for Changing Vital Records. You can apply for changes or amendments to a vital record by mail. Review the Processing Times page for more information. Note: For adoption-related changes, see the New Birth Certificate Based on Adoption page.
Vital records, such as birth or death certificates, are legal documents that are used to prove a person's identity. To get a certified copy of a vital record or make changes to the official record, you must be a person qualified to do so and submit a completed application.
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Vital Statistics provides several types of birth and death records. Review the descriptions below to ensure you order the correct type of record to meet your needs.
In-person services are available only for the issuance of certified copies of birth and death records, and issuance of verifications of birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. In most cases, you will get your record the same day, but some applications require 24 hours or more to process.
To get a copy of your birth certificate from Texas Department of State Health Services - Vital Statistics Section, you must have been born in the state of Texas. Visit the Birth Records webpage for all requirements for ordering a birth certificate.
If this does not occur, you can apply for a Delayed Certificate of Birth through Vital Statistics. Please note documentation requirements below. If acceptable supporting documentation is not provided in a timely manner, the processing time of the application will be significantly impacted.