City of Houston Health Department Online Birth Certificate Requests

This is an official, online vital record request.

Please note the following:

The fee will be paid through Permitium Payments. The charge will show on your credit card statement as 'PermVitalRecs'

Attention:

The State of Texas requires that all applicants provide valid identification before their application can be processed. Click on the button below for information on the forms of identification acceptable.

Valid ID MUST be attached to your application at the time of the request and you must be a qualified applicant.
If ID is not attached at the time of the request, does not meet the requirements of the State of Texas, or you are not deemed a qualified applicant, your order will be denied.
If you are not an immediate family member defined by the qualified applicant information, supporting documentation is required and must be uploaded to your order.
If requesting a Death record and the name of the city or precinct is not listed within the "Place of Death" drop-down menu, the record is not filed with this office; Please terminate your request.

Click here for a list of forms of identification

Haga clic aqui para obtener una lista de formas de identificacion - Espanol

Click here for information regarding qualified applicants

STANDARD USPS SHIPPING WITHIN THE UNITED STATES - The current processing time for orders is within 5-7 business days. Processing times do not include shipping days.

Please Enter The Full Name On The Birth Certificate:

Last Name: ^{(full name, no initials)}

First Name:

Middle Name:

Suffix:

Information Related To Birth:

Date of Birth:

Confirm Birth Year:

Birth Hospital:

Birth City:

Houston
I was born in another city.

You have selected an area that may be outside of our registration district. This could result in a certified Birth Fact (abstract certified birth certificate). Although this is a legal document, please STOP and check with the entity requesting the record to ensure their acceptance. By entering your birth city below, you acknowledge that you may receive a birth fact and will be charged accordingly.

Birth City:

Birth State:

Parent Names As Listed on Birth Certificate:

Parent 1's Last Name:

Parent 1's First Name:

Parent 1's Middle Name:

Parent 1's Maiden Name:

Parent 1's Birth State:

Parent 1's Birth Country:

Parent 2's Last Name:

Parent 2's First Name:

Parent 2's Middle Name:

Parent 2's Birth State:

Parent 2's Birth Country:

Please Enter The Requestor's Name:

Last Name: ^{(full name, no initials)}

First Name:

Middle Name:

Maiden Name:

Suffix:

Requestor's Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than the mailing address)}

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

State: ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

Country:

^{Mailing Address Different:}

Yes No

Requestor's Current Mailing Address: ^{(if different from residence address)}

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

State: ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

Country:

Requestor's Contact Telephone Numbers: ^{(###-###-####)}

^Home:

^Work:

^Cell:

^Fax:

Updates via Text Message?

Yes No

Requestor's Driver's License: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

^{ID Number:}

^{Issuing State:}

Requestor's Email:

^Address:

^Confirm:

Please attach your photo identification

Failure to upload a valid ID will result in the request being declined. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

We can only accept valid government-issued identification (e.g. current driver's license, military ID, etc.).

"SELFIES" ARE NOT VALID FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please Note: The City of Houston, Bureau of Vital Statistics doesn’t honor the Extended Waivers letters issued by the Department of Public Safety. State-issued identification must be current (Not Expired). See Acceptable Identification List on HOME PAGE

Please Note: For identification purposes, the ID that is uploaded here must be the same name as the requestor.

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Special Instructions :

Reason for Request:

Select Reason:

Select Delivery Method:

Please select the document delivery method

SAME-DAY PROCESSING

Same-Day Processing is available if the complete order is placed by 2:00 pm (CST) Monday-Thursday or 12:00 pm (CST) Friday; these orders are typically ready for pick up 2 hours after a complete application is submitted. Any order placed after those times will be available for pick up after 10:00 am (CST) the next business day.

You will receive multiple emails: the first email confirms the order was received; the final email indicates the order is ready for pick up. Your order will not be ready for pick up until the final email is received.

Houston Health Department
8000 N. Stadium Dr.
Houston, TX 77054

Pick Up Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00a-4:00p, Friday 8:00a-2:00p

Note: Orders not picked up within 30 days of the order being completed, will be mailed once address is verified.

(Completed orders will have address verified before mail out. If there is no response, certificate will be mailed to address listed in order application)

NO REFUNDS or REPRINTS will be issued if the certificate is lost in transit. (regular mail)

REFUNDS will not be allowed after order has been processed.

Please note that only yourself and the list of individuals below can pick-up your order with proper photo identification.

I would like my document(s) delivered via MAIL to my CURRENT address.

The individual listed on the Birth Certificate is:

Select The Information Type(s) Requested:

Total Fee:

$0

AUTHORIZATION NOTIFICATION:

My initials below constitute an electronic signature and authorizes the City of Houston Health Department to release information and / or my vital record and confirms I have completed all sections accurately and truthfully, including information verifying my identity. I understand that the recipient of the record(s) will use the indicated documents(s) for legitimate interests only and that the information contained therein shall not be further transferred or communicated to any other party or agency without my expressed written consent. I understand the penalty for knowingly making false statements on this form is a third degree felony and may be punishable with up to 2 - 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 Health and Saftey Code of Texas, Chapter 195, Sec. 195.003.

In the event that your certificate cannot be located, state law requires a search fee equal to the certificate cost be collected. Search and service fees are non-refundable or transferable. The shipping fees may be refunded.

I have enclosed the correct fees and understand that they are nonrefundable. I understand that an incomplete form will not be processed and will be considered closed after expiration of the 30 day notification window. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Coupon Code:

Requestor's Initials:

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Online Birth Certificate Request

Attention:

Click here for a list of forms of identification

Haga clic aqui para obtener una lista de formas de identificacion - Espanol

Click here for information regarding qualified applicants

Please Enter The Full Name On The Birth Certificate:

Information Related To Birth:

Parent Names As Listed on Birth Certificate:

Please Enter The Requestor's Name:

Requestor's Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than the mailing address)}

Requestor's Current Mailing Address: ^{(if different from residence address)}

Requestor's Contact Telephone Numbers: ^{(###-###-####)}

Requestor's Driver's License: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

Requestor's Email:

Please attach your photo identification

Reason for Request:

Select Delivery Method:

Documents Will Be Delivered To: ^{please enter the delivery addresses}

The individual listed on the Birth Certificate is:

Other Relationship:

Select The Information Type(s) Requested:

Total Fee:

$0

Online Birth Certificate Request

Attention:

Click here for a list of forms of identification

Haga clic aqui para obtener una lista de formas de identificacion - Espanol

Click here for information regarding qualified applicants

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A Shipping Address Is Required!

Please Enter The Full Name On The Birth Certificate:

Information Related To Birth:

Parent Names As Listed on Birth Certificate:

Please Enter The Requestor's Name:

Requestor's Current Residence Address: (this may be different than the mailing address)

Requestor's Current Mailing Address: (if different from residence address)

Requestor's Contact Telephone Numbers: (###-###-####)

Requestor's Driver's License: (or other State Issued ID)

Requestor's Email:

Please attach your photo identification

Reason for Request:

Select Delivery Method:

Documents Will Be Delivered To: please enter the delivery addresses

The individual listed on the Birth Certificate is:

Other Relationship:

Select The Information Type(s) Requested:

Total Fee:

$0

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Requestor's Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than the mailing address)}

Requestor's Current Mailing Address: ^{(if different from residence address)}

Requestor's Contact Telephone Numbers: ^{(###-###-####)}

Requestor's Driver's License: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

Documents Will Be Delivered To: ^{please enter the delivery addresses}