How to Obtain a Copy of Your Birth Certificate in Texas

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Find out who is eligible to request a copy of your birth certificate.. Decide what type of birth certificate you need.. Choose how you would like to request a copy of your birth certificate.

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Find out who is eligible to request a copy of your birth certificate.

Step 1

Find out who is eligible to request a copy of your birth certificate.

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Decide what type of birth certificate you need.

Step 2

Decide what type of birth certificate you need.

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Choose how you would like to request a copy of your birth certificate.

Step 3

Choose how you would like to request a copy of your birth certificate.

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Gather the required information.

Step 4

Gather the required information.

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Fill out the appropriate form.

Step 5

Fill out the appropriate form.

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Include a copy of your photo identification.

Step 6

Include a copy of your photo identification.

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Send in the application or take it to the designated location along with the req

Step 7

Send in the application or take it to the designated location along with the required fee.

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Receive copies of your birth certificate.

Step 8

Receive copies of your birth certificate.

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Visit the Texas government website for obtaining vital records.

Step 9

Visit the Texas government website for obtaining vital records.

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Follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 10

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Pay the required fee.

Step 11

Pay the required fee.

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Receive copies of your birth certificate.

Step 12

Receive copies of your birth certificate.

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