Search El Paso Birth Records
El Paso birth records are issued by the El Paso County Clerk, which maintains vital records for births in El Paso County going back to 1900. The main courthouse is in downtown El Paso, and three annex locations spread across the county provide additional access points for residents.
El Paso Overview
El Paso County Clerk - Vital Records
The El Paso County Clerk is the office to contact for El Paso birth certificates. County Clerk Delia Briones oversees the office. Birth records in El Paso County go back to 1900, predating the statewide 1903 registration requirement. This gives El Paso some of the oldest county-level birth records in Texas.
The main courthouse is at 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 105, El Paso, Texas 79901. Phone is (915) 273-3532. Email is countyclerk@epcounty.com. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The county clerk's website is at epcounty.com/clerk.
The screenshot below shows the El Paso County Clerk's website, which is the official source for birth certificate requests in El Paso.
The county clerk page lists services, contact information, and links to request forms. It is the best starting point for anyone who wants to request an El Paso birth certificate in person or by mail.
Three annex locations are available if the main courthouse is not convenient. The Ysleta Annex is at 9521 Socorro Road. The Northeast Annex is at 4641 Cohen Avenue. The Northwest Annex is at 435 Vinton Rd, Anthony. Each annex can handle birth certificate requests. VitalChek is also listed as an authorized online vendor for El Paso County.
| County Clerk | Delia Briones |
|---|---|
| Main Address | 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 105, El Paso, Texas 79901 |
| Phone | (915) 273-3532 |
| countyclerk@epcounty.com | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | epcounty.com/clerk |
| Ysleta Annex | 9521 Socorro Road |
| Northeast Annex | 4641 Cohen Avenue |
| Northwest Annex | 435 Vinton Rd, Anthony |
How to Request an El Paso Birth Certificate
Requests for El Paso birth certificates can be made in person at the courthouse or any annex, by mail, or through VitalChek online. In-person requests are the fastest. Bring a valid photo ID and your payment. Staff will look up the record and issue a certified copy on the spot.
Texas law under Texas Government Code Section 552.115 restricts access to birth records until 75 years after the birth date. Qualified applicants include the person named on the record, their parents, siblings, spouse, children, grandparents, legal guardian, or legal representative.
For mail requests, use Texas Form VS-140 from the DSHS at dshs.texas.gov. The form must be notarized. Include a copy of your valid photo ID and your payment. Mail the completed application to the El Paso County Clerk. Call ahead or check the website to confirm the mailing address and accepted payment types.
Online requests through VitalChek are authorized for El Paso County. This option adds a vendor service fee on top of the state's $22. If you want to avoid the extra cost, go in person or mail your request directly to the county.
What to include:
- Full name on the birth record
- Date of birth
- County of birth (El Paso County)
- Full name of father if listed
- Full maiden name of mother
- Your relationship to the person
- Copy of valid photo ID
- Payment for the fee
El Paso Birth Record Fees
A certified copy of a birth certificate costs $22.00 per copy in El Paso County. Additional copies ordered at the same time are also $22.00 each. The El Paso County Clerk follows the standard Texas fee schedule set by the state DSHS.
Corrections to El Paso birth records go through the Texas DSHS using Form VS-170. Correction fees are $15 for child or parent information changes and $25 for a new certificate based on a change in sex or race. The form and instructions are at dshs.texas.gov.
Note: Fees may change. Contact the El Paso County Clerk before sending payment to confirm current rates.
State-Level Resources for El Paso Residents
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section handles birth certificates for all Texas births from 1903 forward. For El Paso residents, the county clerk is the most direct route, but the state office in Austin is another option if you want to request by mail or online. The official state application is Form VS-140, available at dshs.texas.gov.
Online orders through texas.gov take 15 to 25 business days. Mail orders to the Austin state office take 6 to 8 weeks. Walk-in service is available Monday through Friday at 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756. Call 888-963-7111 for order status or general help.
El Paso birth records from 1903 to 1935 are also available through FamilySearch for genealogical research. These are digitized copies of the original records. Because El Paso County has records going back to 1900, some of those early records may also be available through the county directly for research purposes.
Birth registration rules come from Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. For delayed registrations where no birth certificate was filed within the first year, see Texas Administrative Code Rule 181.60 for the documentation and process requirements.
El Paso County Birth Records
El Paso is the county seat of El Paso County. All birth certificates for El Paso County births are handled by the county clerk's office. For the full county details, including all annex locations and request procedures, visit the El Paso County birth records page.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Texas cities with birth record pages include Laredo in Webb County and Lubbock in Lubbock County. Each page covers the local office and how to request a birth certificate.