Mansfield Birth Records Database
Mansfield birth records are filed and kept by the Tarrant County Clerk, which serves as the local registrar for vital statistics throughout Tarrant County, including Mansfield. Mansfield residents have convenient access through a local Tarrant County Clerk subcourthouse right in town at 1100 E Broad Street. You can also use the main Fort Worth office or order through state and online channels.
Mansfield Overview
Where Mansfield Birth Records Are Filed
Mansfield is in Tarrant County. The Tarrant County Clerk maintains birth records for all of Tarrant County, including Mansfield. A key advantage for Mansfield residents is the Tarrant County Clerk Mansfield Subcourthouse, located locally. This office handles vital records requests so you don't have to travel to the main Fort Worth courthouse for in-person service.
Tarrant County Clerk handles vital records for births across the county. Records are available from 1903 to the present. The Tarrant County Clerk has multiple locations throughout the county, including the main office in Fort Worth, the Arlington subcourthouse, the Mansfield subcourthouse, and others. All locations can issue certified copies of birth certificates.
| Mansfield Office | Tarrant County Clerk - Mansfield Subcourthouse 1100 E Broad Street, Suite 102 Mansfield, TX 76063 |
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| Main Office | Tarrant County Plaza Building 200 Taylor Street, 3rd Floor Fort Worth, TX 76196-2000 |
| Phone | (817) 884-1550 |
| Website | tarrantcountytx.gov |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Records From | 1903 to present |
The Tarrant County Clerk also has a location pages for all subcourthouse offices at their vital records locations page. Mansfield, Arlington, Hurst, and other suburban offices are listed there.
How to Request a Mansfield Birth Certificate
Getting a Mansfield birth certificate is a fairly simple process. You pick a method, prepare your documents, and submit. The local Mansfield subcourthouse is the most convenient in-person option for local residents and usually provides same-day service.
Under Texas Government Code Section 552.115, birth records less than 75 years old are restricted to qualified applicants only. Qualified applicants are the person named on the record, their spouse, parent, sibling, child, grandparent, or a legal representative with proof. Everyone must show valid government-issued photo ID.
The Texas VS-140 form is the official birth certificate application. Get it from the Texas DSHS website. For mail requests, complete and notarize Section 6, include a photo ID copy, and mail with payment. Online orders go through Texas.gov. Track pending orders at dshs.texas.gov/orderstatus or call 888-963-7111.
Have the following ready before you apply:
- Full name as shown on the birth record
- Date of birth and county (Tarrant County)
- Full maiden name of the mother
- Your name, address, and relationship to the person on the record
- Valid photo ID (copy for mail requests)
- Payment in an accepted form
Mansfield Birth Certificate Fees
The fee for a certified birth certificate at the Tarrant County Clerk is $23.00 per copy. Additional copies of the same record ordered at the same visit cost $4.00 each. This applies to in-person requests at any Tarrant County Clerk office, including the Mansfield subcourthouse.
State-level orders through the DSHS Vital Statistics Section cost $22.00 per certified copy. Additional copies ordered at the same time are also $22.00 each. Online orders typically arrive in 15 to 25 business days. Standard mail requests take 6 to 8 weeks. Expedited overnight orders take about 20 to 25 business days to process.
For state mail orders, send to DSHS-VSS, P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. Expedited orders go via overnight courier to DSHS-VSS MC 2096, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756. The DSHS help line is 888-963-7111.
Birth Certificate Types in Mansfield
Texas issues birth certificates in several formats. The one you need depends on what you plan to use it for. Ask yourself upfront whether you need the long form or the short form.
The long form is a full certified copy of the original birth record. It shows the hospital, doctor, complete parent information, and any correction history. You need the long form to get a U.S. passport or a Texas driver's license. The Tarrant County Clerk can issue long form certificates for births that happened in Tarrant County. If the birth occurred elsewhere in Texas, the county issues a short form abstract instead, using the state remote system that covers births from 1926 forward.
The short form is an abstract showing name, date, place, sex, and parent names only. It does not include correction history. Schools, employers, and most state agencies accept the short form. The heirloom certificate is decorative only. A verification letter confirms a record exists but is not a certified copy and cannot be used in place of one.
Note: For passport applications, always request the long form from the county of birth. A short form abstract will not be accepted by the U.S. Department of State for passport processing.
Mansfield Birth Records and Texas Law
Texas birth registration is governed by Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. The law requires each birth to be registered within five days. Hospitals in Mansfield file certificates with the Tarrant County Clerk. The county then sends records to the DSHS Vital Statistics Section in Austin. Both offices can issue certified copies.
Qualified applicants are defined under Texas Administrative Code Section 181.1(13). Immediate family members can request records. Others need court documentation showing a direct and legal interest in the record. After 75 years, birth records become public information and can be accessed by anyone under Texas Government Code Section 552.115.
Corrections to Mansfield birth certificates use Form VS-170 from the DSHS Vital Statistics Section. Most corrections cost $15. Delayed birth certificates for those whose birth was not registered in the first year are handled by the State Registrar under Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Rule 181.60. For historical genealogy research on older Tarrant County births, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides useful guidance.
Tarrant County Vital Records Locations
The Tarrant County Clerk vital records locations page lists all subcourthouse offices including the Mansfield location. Mansfield residents can confirm current hours, address, and services at this official county resource.
Texas Government Code Section 552.115 governs who can access Mansfield birth records and when they become public. The DSHS Vital Statistics Section provides the official state-level processing for all birth certificate requests in Texas including Tarrant County.
Tarrant County Birth Records
Mansfield is in Tarrant County. Birth filings for the city go through the Tarrant County Clerk. Visit the Tarrant County birth records page for full office details, all subcourthouse locations, and county-wide information.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities in the DFW area near Mansfield with birth records pages include:
- Fort Worth - main city in Tarrant County