State of texas certification of vital record

Local Registrar

The City Secretary’s Office in August, 1973, became the local registrar for births and deaths occurring in the City limits. This office also serves as a remote birth-certificate printing location for the State Bureau of Vital Statistics and can issue birth records for those persons who were born in the State of Texas from 1926 to present. 

Vital records are confidential by state law and are only issued to qualified applicants:

• Registrant, mother, or father with a valid driver's license or passport
• Sibling, grandparent, guardian or legal representative with proof of relationship through a certified legal document and valid driver's license or passport

Birth Certificates are issued in a short form or a long form. Long forms are only available for births occurring in the City of Grapevine. 

Obtaining Records

The application for a birth or death certificate must be presented in person or mailed in with proper photo identification and payment. Please submit completed applications to:

• City Secretary’s Office
  P.O. Box 95104
  Grapevine, TX 76099

NOTE: All mailed in applications for birth or death certificates must be accompanied by signed Notarized Proof of Identification (attached to applications below).

For mail applications, we will issue the requested birth certificates the day we receive a complete application, notary form, copy of US Government issued ID, and payment.

For walk-in applications, we issue the certificate while you are in the office. We will make a copy of your government issued ID. 

Applications

• Application for a Long Form Birth Certificate
  • For children born in Grapevine only
Application for a Short Form Birth Certificate  
• For anyone born in Texas since 1926

• Application for a Death Certificate
  • For deaths in Grapevine only

Texas Birth Certificates

A Texas birth certificate is one of the vital records issued by the state government that provides proof of birth. The document contains information such as the name, date of birth, parents’ names, place of birth, and other details.

Birth records are often required for specific legal purposes, such as proving identity or age. However, they can also be helpful for immigration purposes. For example, if you want to immigrate to another country, you will need to provide your birth certificate and other documents like a passport and visa.

Additionally, you’ll require the birth record to apply for a Social Security number, apply for a passport, apply for a marriage license, register your child for elementary school, and more. A certified birth certificate may be used in lieu of an original birth certificate when applying for a driver’s license as well.

The State of Texas limits you to receiving only 10 birth certificates in a lifetime. The process of getting a copy of your birth and death certificates may vary depending on where you live in the state. You can get a certified copy from the vital records office, but this method is time-consuming. Alternatively, you can order it online through us, which is fast and convenient.

We offer copies of a long-form birth certificate. So whether you’re looking for a copy of your original birth certificate to obtain a passport or to apply for a marriage license, our team of experts can help you find what you need.

If you need a birth or death certificate, you should contact TX-DPS to request a copy. If you do not know how to obtain a replacement birth certificate, please call us at 888-596-7307.

Texas Birth Certificates Fast and Rapid Processing Times

Current processing times are 2–3 days after authorization forms are returned. We have also started a new 1-day rapid process. 

For convenience and to speed up the process, we also have online notary services for a small fee. Our customers love the ease and simplicity!

Need to order a Texas birth certificate, but not sure where to begin? If you’re unsure what you need to order, double-check which type of birth certificate is commonly accepted. Check out our frequently asked questions below.

FAQs for Birth Certificates

Top 8 Reasons to Order a Birth Certificate

Birth certificates are a key document to help verify your identity for a number of reasons throughout your lifetime. We’ve gathered the top eight reasons to order a birth certificate. See if your reason falls into our list.

Reasons to Order a Birth Certificate

Types of Texas Birth Certificates

Not sure which birth certificate you need to register for a marriage license or passport? With three types of Texas birth certificates, it can be a little tricky to know which one you really need. But, we’ve broken it down for you and made it easy to understand which you’ll need no matter what purpose you need it for.

Three Type of Texas Birth Certificates

Fastest Way to Order

The fastest way to receive an Official Texas Birth Certificate is to order online through our secure ordering system. We’ll process your order within our current processing times and help you avoid the long wait when ordering from the state by regular mail. Instead, you’ll receive your official Texas birth certificate in a fraction of the time. Rapid 1-day processing is now available as well.

Quickest Way to Order Birth Certificate

Information Required to Order Texas Birth Certificate Online

To order a birth certificate, you’ll need several pieces of key information. Make sure to gather all of the necessary information beforehand to process your order quickly.

Info Needed to Order Birth Certificate

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