How do I get a Texas birth certificate for a child born in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX?

In Texas, birth records are kept by the Vital Statistics section of the Texas Department of State Health Services [1]. Its website explains how to order a certified copy of a birth certificate, who may order one, and what you need to apply [1].

You can usually also order a certified copy from the county clerk or local registrar in the county where the child was born. Dallas–Fort Worth covers more than one county, so the right office depends on where the birth took place. Dallas County [2] and Tarrant County [3] are two examples. Each county's website explains its own steps. If the child was born in another nearby county, check that county's website instead.

Steps: 1. Find out which county the child was born in. This is the county of the birth place, not where you live now. 2. Choose whether to order from the state [1] or from that county's office, such as Dallas County [2] or Tarrant County [3]. 3. Check the source to see who is allowed to order a certified copy. Not everyone can. 4. Gather the ID and the details about the child that the source asks for. 5. Check the source for the current cost and how long it takes before you apply. These can change.

Rules and steps can differ between the state office and each county. Always follow the instructions on the source you choose.

Sources [1] Texas Department of State Health Services: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/ [2] Dallas County: https://www.dallascounty.org/ [3] Tarrant County: https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/