How do I correct a misspelled name on my birth certificate?Īll corrections are submitted to DSHS VSS in Austin forms are available at any location or online on the Texas Health and Human Services website. A short form or abstract birth certificate will only show current information including name, date of birth, place of birth, sex, and name of parent(s) and does not provide a history of corrections.
What is the difference between a long form and short form birth certificate?Ī long form birth certificate is a copy of the original birth certificate plus a history of corrections that have been made to the record, if applicable. Please visit the CDC website for more information. No, customers must contact the registrar in the city/county/state where they were born. The Federal Government requires birth certificates from State Registrar or registrar in city/county of birth for Passport or immigration purposes.Ĭan I get a copy of my birth certificate from another state at the County Clerk’s Office? A remote certificate can be obtained in person, by mail or VitalChek's website following the same processes above. Yes, Texas has a remote system managed by DSHS VSS in Austin. How do I get a copy of birth certificate if not living locally? What do I need?Ĭomplete an application at Tarrant County's website, mail with copy of identification, sworn statement and self-addressed and stamped envelope $23 each or VitalChek's website for $23 each + $10 processing fee + $.50/$18 delivery feeĬan I get a copy of my birth certificate if born somewhere else in Texas? How do I get a copy of birth certificate? What do I need?Ĭomplete an application at Tarrant County's website or at any location need identification $23 each mail with copy of identification, sworn statement and self-addressed and stamped envelope or VitalChek's website for $23 each + $10 processing fee + $.50/$18 delivery fee