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Dallas County Clerk

Birth Certificates

Records Building - 509 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75202
Phone: (214) 653-7099 • Fax: (214) 653-7176
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except for Court Approved Holidays)

The following may apply for a Birth Certificate:

Individuals requesting or picking up a birth certificate must be qualified applicants. Qualified applicants consist of immediate family member by blood or spouse, legal guardian (provide documentation), or legal representative of the family (provide documentation). Anyone other than the qualified applicants must have a signed (original) statement written by one of the above qualified applicants authorizing them (naming them) to pick up the birth certificate. This statement must include a copy of the qualified applicant's government issued ID. The person authorized to pick up the birth certificate will also need to present their valid government issued ID.

Please mark on your request application if you are wanting the Long Form Birth Certificate or the Short (Abstract) Form Birth Certificate.

Long Form Birth Certificate:

The long form birth certificate is the original birth certificate which contains detailed information.

• person's name, sex, date of birth, and place of birth.
• parent(s) name, date of birth and place of birth.
• name of the hospital, doctor and time of birth.
• State File Number and the Local File Number that the record has been registered with.

The long form birth certificate is usually needed for newborns, passport applications and Indian Registry.

Our office only provides long form birth certificates for births that occurred in Dallas County excluding the city limits of Dallas (Addison, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Cockrell Hill, Coppell, DeSoto. Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Grand Prairie, Highland Park, Hutchins, Irving, Lancaster, Las Colinas, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park, and Wilmer).

     ****If you were born within the City of Dallas city limits please contact the City Bureau of Vital Statistics at (214) 670-3248.

Short (Abstract) Form Birth Certificate:

The short (abstract) form birth certificate contains basic information.

• person's name, sex, date of birth, and county of birth.
• parent's name(s), the State File Number and the filing date.

     The short (abstract) form can be used to apply for a government issued ID, enrollment in school or sports, and for work related issues. When applying, please indicate the type of form you are requesting as no refunds will be issued.

The following information is required:

• Full name as it appears on the birth record
• Date and county of birth
• Parent(s) name, including mother's maiden name
• Your relationship to the person named on the certificate
• Your mailing address
• Purpose of record
• Full name of hospital where the birth occurred
• In person, you will need to provide your original valid government issued ID
• In writing, you will need to send a copy of your valid government issued ID
• Cost per copy is $23.00 money order, payable to the Dallas County Clerk’s Office
• A NON-REFUNDABLE SEARCH FEE OF $23 WILL APPLY FOR EACH RECORD NOT FOUND

• Turn around time is 10 to 15 business days when applying by mail. If applying in person, you may pay in cash and receive the record while you wait.
• Credit cards will not be accepted as a form of payment.
• For more information call 214-653-7099.

The above information is required by Statute Texas Administrative Code Sec. 181.28 http://www.sos.state.tx.us/tac. Birth records are considered confidential information; therefore, all requirements must be met. If you are unable to meet the requirements, please contact the State Bureau of Vital Statistics in Austin. The toll-free phone number is

(888) 963-7111.

Mailing Address:

Dallas County Clerk’s Office
Attn: Vital Statistics
Records Building 2nd Fl
509 Main St
Dallas, Texas 75202

Other Locations:

Records issued from the offices below are in abstract form only. If you need the long form birth certificate, you will need to request it form the State Bureau of Vital Statistics in Austin.

Substations: Call for hours of operation and address.