Get Vital Records Birth Application

DSHS - Vital Statistics Section, 1100 W. 49th St., Austin, TX 78756 Online Orders: Visit .texas.gov to order online. Online orders are mailed 15-20 business days after receipt of the request. Long form Birth Certificate - Most comprehensive birth record.

The Vital Statistics Section (VSS) maintains vital records for the state of Texas, including, birth and death certificates, marriage applications, and divorce records.

In-Person: Austin Office In-person services are available only for 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.

You will need to provide: A completed application form. $17 non-refundable expedited searching fee* $3 for each additional copy. A valid government, school or employer issued photo ID.

Online - Receive in 3 to 10 business days. Phone - Receive in 3 to 10 business days. By mail - Receive in 2 to 3 weeks. Walk-in - Receive in-person within 30 minutes.

Apply In Person Visit any DMV customer service center. Complete either the "Virginia Birth Certificate Application" (DL 81) for birth certificates or the "Virginia Vital Record Application" (DL 82) for marriage, divorce and death certificates. Present acceptable identification. Pay a $14 records search fee.

To get an official certified copy of a vital record by mail, you must: Be a person qualified to get a certified copy of the record . Complete the application, with no cross outs, no white out, and no correction tape. Sign the application in front of a notary and get a notary seal. Provide a photocopy of acceptable ID .