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Texas DSHS — Vital Statistics record information

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Source checked October 29, 2026[1]
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www.dshs.texas.gov

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This is a statewide information and referral guide. Its Travis County route and county browsing associations do not establish a local office, full-county programme eligibility or a completed application workflow.Texas statewide programme information and official referrals. County associations support browsing; specific provider boundaries and individual eligibility require confirmation. [1]

Online services & information

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Texas birth-certificate information (opens in a new tab)[1]Official instructions

Read DSHS information about certified copies of Texas birth records. Other record types have separate official instructions.

Texas marriage and divorce verification-letter information (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

Read DSHS verification-letter information. Verification letters are not legal substitutes for marriage licenses or divorce decrees.

Fees

Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.

ServiceAmountConditions & source
Certified Copy of Texas Birth Certificate (Long Form or Short Form)$22.00per certified copyStandard DSHS fee for the listed certified long-form or short-form birth record. Other record types and fee-waiver categories have separate conditions.[4]
Certified Copy of Texas Death Certificate (First Copy)$20.00first certified copyStatewide DSHS Vital Statistics fee for the first certified copy of a Texas death certificate.[5]
Additional Certified Copy of Texas Death Certificate$3.00each additional copy ordered at the same timeEach additional certified death certificate ordered in the same transaction.[5]
Marriage or Divorce Verification Letter$20.00per verification letterVerification letter confirming a marriage or divorce recorded with the State of Texas (not a legal substitute for a certified marriage license from the County Clerk or divorce decree from the District Clerk).[6]

These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.

Forms & documents

Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.

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Sources & last checked3 source pages · 6 citations

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  1. [1] Birth Records | Texas DSHS (opens in a new tab)

    Texas Department of State Health Services · Birth Records overview
    Source reviewed October 29, 2026

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    Vital Statistics maintains birth records for the state of Texas. A birth record is a vital document that records a person's birth. Vital Statistics issues certified copies of birth certificates ( long form, short form, heirloom, or for election identification)
  2. [2] Birth Records | Texas DSHS (opens in a new tab)

    Texas Department of State Health Services · Vital Statistics Get in Touch phone and hours
    Source reviewed October 29, 2026

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    Phone 888-963-7111 Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
  3. [3] Marriage and Divorce Records | Texas DSHS (opens in a new tab)

    Texas Department of State Health Services · Marriage and Divorce Verification Letters overview
    Source reviewed October 29, 2026

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    Vital Statistics issues letters verifying if a marriage or divorce was recorded with the State of Texas based on the application for marriage or divorce sent to our office by local clerks. Verification letters are not considered legal substitutes for marriage licenses or divorce decrees.
  4. [4] Costs and Fees | Texas DSHS (opens in a new tab)

    Texas Department of State Health Services · Birth Record Orders — Certified Copy fee
    Source reviewed October 29, 2026

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    Certified Copy - Long Form (e.g., for U.S. Passports)$22.00 Certified Copy - Short Form (e.g., for school registration)$22.00
  5. [5] Costs and Fees | Texas DSHS (opens in a new tab)

    Texas Department of State Health Services · Death Record Orders — First and Additional Death Certificate fees
    Source reviewed October 29, 2026

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    First Death Certificate$20.00 Each Additional Death Certificate order at the same time$3.00
  6. [6] Costs and Fees | Texas DSHS (opens in a new tab)

    Texas Department of State Health Services · Marriage/Divorce Verification Letter Costs
    Source reviewed October 29, 2026

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    MarriageYears Available$20 per verification Divorce/AnnulmentYears Available$20 per verification
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