Find Lewisville Birth Records
Lewisville birth records are kept by the Denton County Clerk's Office. Lewisville is in Denton County, and all births that occurred there are part of the county's vital records going back to 1903. You can also request any Texas birth certificate from the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Section in Austin.
Lewisville Overview
Where to Get Lewisville Birth Records
Lewisville is in Denton County. Birth records for people born in Lewisville are kept by the Denton County Clerk. The county courthouse is at 1450 E. McKinney Street in Denton, which is the county seat. Lewisville is roughly 20 miles south of the Denton courthouse. The county has birth records going back to 1903 and marriage records from 1846.
The Denton County Clerk handles vital statistics along with land records, court filings, and probate matters. You can request a birth certificate in person at the courthouse, by mail, or through available online ordering services. The office website at dentoncounty.gov has current forms and information.
| Office | Denton County Clerk - Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | Denton County Courthouse 1450 E. McKinney Street Denton, TX 76209 |
| Phone | (940) 349-1300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | dentoncounty.gov |
Denton County has grown significantly over the past two decades. The courthouse can be busy. If you can't easily get to the Denton courthouse, the mail request option or DSHS state ordering may be more convenient for Lewisville residents.
How to Request a Lewisville Birth Certificate
You can get a Lewisville birth certificate by going in person to the Denton County Courthouse or by mailing your request. In-person requests are usually handled the same day. Mail requests take longer depending on processing volume.
For an in-person request, bring your valid government-issued photo ID and fill out the application at the counter. Pay the fee by cash, check, or money order. The clerk will issue the certified copy while you wait in most cases.
For a mail request, download the application from the Denton County Clerk website. Fill it out completely. Include a copy of your photo ID. Send a check or money order for the fee made out to the Denton County Clerk. Mail everything to 1450 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section is a reliable alternative. Send your mail request to P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. For faster processing, use the expedited option at 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756. Their site at dshs.texas.gov has the full ordering information.
Lewisville Birth Certificate Fees
Denton County charges $23.00 for the first certified birth certificate copy. Additional copies ordered at the same time are $4.00 each. These fees follow Texas state guidelines. Payment at the Denton County Clerk's office can be made by cash, check, or money order. For mail requests, use a check or money order made out to the Denton County Clerk.
The state DSHS charges $22.00 per copy. Additional copies are also $22.00 each when ordered through DSHS. Online vendors charge this base amount plus a service fee. Always verify the total before submitting an online order.
Note: Call the Denton County Clerk at (940) 349-1300 to confirm current fees before mailing payment. Rates can change.
Who Can Request Lewisville Birth Records
Texas restricts access to birth records under 75 years old. The rules come from Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Denton County follows these state rules for all requests.
Qualified applicants are the person named on the record, their parents, grandparents, adult siblings, spouse, and adult children. Legal guardians with court documentation and attorneys representing a qualified person also qualify. Government agencies with a direct and tangible need can request records too. All applicants must present valid photo ID.
If you're requesting a record on behalf of someone else, bring proof of your legal relationship. A birth certificate, marriage certificate, or court order may be needed depending on your relationship to the person on the record. The clerk can tell you exactly what is required when you call or visit.
Texas Birth Records Resources
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section holds all Texas birth records from 1903. It's a convenient option for Lewisville residents who can't easily visit the Denton County courthouse.
For questions about what type of certificate you need, the DSHS qualified applicants page and acceptable ID page provide helpful details before you apply.
Texas Law on Birth Records
Texas birth registration is governed by Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Every Texas birth must be registered within five days with the local registrar, which for Lewisville births is the Denton County Clerk. The law covers what must be on the record and how it can be corrected.
Public access is controlled by Government Code Section 552.115, which keeps birth records confidential for 75 years. After that they are open to anyone. This is part of the Texas Public Information Act.
Delayed birth certificates are processed under Texas Administrative Code Section 181.60. If you were born in Lewisville but no original record exists, this process allows you to establish a delayed certificate using secondary documents. The Denton County Clerk or DSHS can guide you through what documents are accepted.
Denton County Birth Records
Lewisville is in Denton County. The Denton County Clerk handles all birth record requests for the county. For full office details and resources, visit the Denton County birth records page.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities in Denton County and the area have birth records pages as well.