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Order Certified Texas Birth and Death Certificates Online.

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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Texas Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit.

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Submit the following:

Current Driver's License or State-Issued Identification Card
AND
Notarized Sworn Statement

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self	Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Sworn Statement
Child	Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Sworn Statement
Parent	Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Sworn Statement
Sibling	Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Sworn Statement
Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Sworn Statement
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Sworn Statement

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Parent	Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Sworn Statement
Child	Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Sworn Statement
Sibling	Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Sworn Statement
Legal Representative	Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Sworn Statement
Spouse	Valid Photo Identification and Notarized Sworn Statement