Lubbock Birth Records Database
Lubbock birth records are maintained by the Lubbock County Clerk's Office, which serves as the local registrar for vital statistics in Lubbock County. The office has birth records going back to 1903 and issues certified copies to qualified applicants in person, by mail, and through the state's online system.
Lubbock Overview
Lubbock County Clerk - Birth Records
Lubbock is both the largest city and the county seat of Lubbock County. The Lubbock County Clerk is the office responsible for all birth certificates in the county. Birth records have been kept since 1903, when statewide registration began in Texas. The county clerk serves as local registrar for births, deaths, and other vital statistics in the county.
The Lubbock County Clerk's office is the place to go for in-person requests. Staff can look up records by name and date, issue certified copies, and help with mail-in request information. For Lubbock births, there is no separate city vital records office, so all requests go through the county.
No city-specific screenshot was captured for Lubbock. The state DSHS portal image below shows one of the primary online resources for requesting any Texas birth certificate, including those for Lubbock County births.
The Texas.gov vital records portal at texas.gov/texas-vital-records lets you order a birth certificate online from anywhere. Orders placed here go to the Texas DSHS and take 15 to 25 business days to arrive by mail.
| Office | Lubbock County Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Lubbock, Texas |
| Records From | 1903 to present |
| Request Methods | In person, by mail, or online |
| State Portal | texas.gov/texas-vital-records |
How to Request a Lubbock Birth Certificate
You have three main options for getting a Lubbock birth certificate: go to the county clerk in person, mail a request, or order online. In-person is fastest. Mail takes several weeks. Online orders go to the state DSHS in Austin and take 15 to 25 business days after they receive your request.
Texas birth records are restricted by Texas Government Code Section 552.115 until 75 years after the birth date. You must be a qualified applicant to get a certified copy. That includes the person named on the certificate, their parents, siblings, spouse, children, grandparents, legal guardian, or legal representative.
For mail requests, use Texas Form VS-140 from the DSHS, available at dshs.texas.gov. Fill it out completely and have it notarized before sending. Include a copy of your valid photo ID. Send the application with your payment to the Lubbock County Clerk. Call the county clerk's office to confirm the mailing address and accepted payment methods before you send.
For online orders, go to texas.gov. You can also send mail requests directly to the Texas DSHS in Austin. Mail-in orders to Austin take 6 to 8 weeks. Expedited orders must be sent via overnight courier and still take 20 to 25 business days to process at the state office.
What to include in your request:
- Full name on the birth record
- Date of birth
- County of birth (Lubbock 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
Lubbock Birth Record Fees
Certified copies of birth certificates cost $22.00 per copy in Lubbock County. Additional copies ordered at the same time are also $22.00. This is the standard Texas fee set by the DSHS.
Online orders add a vendor service fee on top of the $22. That extra charge goes to the vendor, not the government. Going in person or mailing directly to the county clerk avoids the added cost.
For corrections to a Lubbock birth record, use Form VS-170 from the Texas DSHS at dshs.texas.gov. Most correction fees are $15. A new certificate based on a change in sex or race costs $25.
Birth Certificate Types in Lubbock
Texas offers the long-form and short-form birth certificate. The long form is a copy of the original and includes all details: hospital, physician, parent information, and any corrections on file. You need it for passports. The short form shows only the basics and is accepted for most other purposes.
The heirloom birth 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 you need, order the long form. It is accepted in every situation the short form is and covers additional cases too.
Historical birth records from 1903 to 1935 for Lubbock County are available for genealogical research through FamilySearch. The county also has marriage records from 1891 and land records from 1881 in that archive for broader family research.
Texas Laws for Lubbock Birth Records
Birth registration in Texas is required by Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Every birth must be registered within five days. The certificate goes to the local registrar and a copy goes to the state DSHS.
For delayed registrations (births not registered in the first year), the process is governed by Texas Administrative Code Rule 181.60. Applicants must submit documentation to the State Registrar. Delayed certificates are marked as such on the record.
The Texas DSHS maintains the statewide birth registry and also handles order status questions. Call 888-963-7111 or visit dshs.texas.gov/vs for help. The DSHS walk-in office in Austin is at 1100 West 49th Street, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Lubbock County Birth Records
Lubbock is the county seat of Lubbock County. All birth records for Lubbock city and county births are handled by the Lubbock County Clerk. For full county details, visit the Lubbock County birth records page.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Texas cities with birth record pages include El Paso and Laredo. Each page has the local county clerk contact details and how to get a birth certificate in that city.