Irving Birth Records
Irving birth records are handled by the Dallas County Clerk's Office, which maintains vital records for all of Dallas County including births that occurred in Irving. The county clerk issues certified copies of birth certificates and can be reached at several locations throughout Dallas County.
Irving Overview
Dallas County Clerk - Irving Birth Records
Irving is located in Dallas County. The Dallas County Clerk is the office responsible for all birth records in the county, including Irving births. There is no separate city vital records office for Irving, so the county clerk is your starting point for any birth certificate request.
The Dallas County Clerk's office maintains birth records from 1903 to the present. The office issues both long-form and short-form birth certificates. Long-form copies contain all original information including the hospital, attending physician, and parent details. Short-form copies show only the basic information. Both are certified and issued with an official seal.
The Dallas County Clerk's vital records page is at dallascounty.org/county_clerk/birth_death_records.php. Multiple service locations are available throughout Dallas County. The county records building in downtown Dallas is the primary location, but check the website for any locations closer to Irving.
The Texas government vital records page at texas.gov/texas-vital-records is one way to order an Irving birth certificate online without making a trip to the county office.
| Office | Dallas County Clerk - Birth and Death Records |
|---|---|
| Website | dallascounty.org/county_clerk/birth_death_records.php |
| Records From | 1903 to present |
| Request Methods | In person, by mail, or online |
How to Request an Irving Birth Certificate
To get an Irving birth certificate, go to the Dallas County Clerk in person, mail your request, or order through the state portal online. In-person is fastest. Just bring a valid photo ID and your payment.
Under Texas Government Code Section 552.115, birth records are restricted until 75 years after the birth date. Only qualified applicants can get a certified copy. That means the person named on the record, their parents, siblings, spouse, children, grandparents, legal guardian, or legal representative with documentation.
For mail requests, use Texas Form VS-140 from the DSHS, available at dshs.texas.gov. Get the form notarized and include a copy of your valid photo ID. Send with your payment to the Dallas County Clerk. Check the county website for the current mailing address and payment methods before sending.
Online orders through texas.gov are processed by the state DSHS in Austin and take 15 to 25 business days. Mail orders to Austin take 6 to 8 weeks. Walk-in service at the Austin DSHS office is at 1100 West 49th Street, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
What to include:
- Full name on the birth record
- Date of birth
- County of birth (Dallas County for Irving births)
- Full name of father if listed
- Full maiden name of mother
- Your relationship to the person
- Copy of valid photo ID
- Payment for the $22 fee
Irving Birth Certificate Fees
Certified birth certificates cost $22.00 per copy in Dallas County. Each additional copy ordered at the same time is also $22.00. This matches the standard Texas fee.
Online orders add a vendor service fee on top of the $22. That fee varies by vendor and does not go to the government. If you want to avoid the extra cost, go in person or mail your request directly to the Dallas County Clerk.
For corrections, use Form VS-170 from the DSHS at dshs.texas.gov. Most corrections cost $15. A new certificate based on a sex or race change costs $25.
Birth Certificate Types Available for Irving Births
Texas offers long-form and short-form certified birth certificates. The long form is a full copy of the original and includes the hospital, physician, and complete parent information. You need the long form for U.S. passports and most driver's license applications. The short form shows only the basics and is accepted for school, employment, and most other everyday purposes.
The heirloom certificate is available for display only and has no legal value. Do not use it to prove identity. If you are not sure which type to order, get the long form. It covers all situations the short form does and more.
Historical records from 1903 to 1935 for Dallas County are accessible for family history research through FamilySearch. Delayed birth registrations from this era are also available for genealogical purposes.
Texas Birth Record Laws
Birth registration is required by Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Every Texas birth must be registered within five days. The attending physician, midwife, or hospital files the certificate with the local registrar, who forwards a copy to the state DSHS.
For late registrations, see the delayed certification process under Texas Administrative Code Rule 181.60. Call the DSHS at 888-963-7111 for help with order status, corrections, or delayed registration questions. The DSHS website at dshs.texas.gov/vs has all forms and current processing times.
Dallas County Birth Records
Irving is in Dallas County. All birth certificate requests for Irving births go through the Dallas County Clerk. For the full county details, office locations, and request instructions, see the Dallas County birth records page.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities in Dallas County include Dallas, Garland, and Plano. Nearby in Tarrant County are Fort Worth and Arlington. Each page has the local county clerk details for birth records.