Midland Birth Records
Birth records for Midland are held by the Midland County Clerk's Office. Midland is the county seat of Midland County, so the clerk's office is in the city. The county has birth and death records from 1903 and marriage records from 1885. You can also request any Texas birth record from the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Section in Austin.
Midland Overview
Where to Get Midland Birth Records
Midland is the county seat of Midland County. Birth records for people born in Midland are held by the Midland County Clerk. The county courthouse is located in downtown Midland. Midland County has birth and death records from 1903, marriage records from 1885, and land records from 1885. The county was created from Tom Green County in 1885 and takes its name from its location halfway between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railway.
The Midland County Clerk handles vital statistics, land recordings, and court records. You can request a birth certificate in person at the courthouse or by mail. For online ordering, you can also use the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section. Check the county clerk's website for current forms and fee information before you visit or send a request.
| Office | Midland County Clerk - Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | Midland County Courthouse 200 W. Wall Street Midland, TX 79701 |
| Phone | (432) 688-1060 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Midland County is relatively compact, so getting to the courthouse in person is straightforward for most residents. If you're traveling from farther away, the mail option or DSHS online ordering are both practical alternatives.
How to Request a Midland Birth Certificate
You can request a Midland birth certificate in person at the county courthouse or by mail. Both work, and each requires a completed application, valid photo ID, and payment. The in-person option is fastest. Mail requests take several business days to process.
For a mail request, write out your request with the full name on the record, the date of birth, place of birth, and both parents' full names. State your relationship to the person on the record. Include a photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID and a check or money order for the fee. Mail to the Midland County Clerk at the address above.
You can also order through the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section. Their mail address is P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. Online ordering is available through authorized vendors at dshs.texas.gov. DSHS holds all Texas birth records from 1903, including Midland County births.
When you apply, have all the key details ready: full name, date of birth, city and county of birth, and parents' names. Incomplete requests can slow processing or result in a returned form.
Note: Midland County uses a remote access system to the state's birth records, so any Texas birth certificate may be obtained through the Midland County Clerk's office, not just local births.
Midland Birth Certificate Fees
Midland County charges $23.00 for the first certified copy of a birth certificate. Additional copies ordered at the same time are $4.00 each. These fees follow Texas state guidelines. Payment at the county clerk's office can be made by cash, check, or money order. Call ahead to confirm if cards are accepted.
Through the Texas DSHS, birth certificates are $22.00 per copy. Additional copies are also $22.00 when ordered at the same time. Online vendors charge the base fee plus a service charge on top. Always check the total before paying.
One advantage of the Midland County Clerk is that they use a remote access system to state records. This means you can get a birth certificate for any Texas birth at the Midland office, not just local Midland County births. This can be useful if your birth occurred elsewhere in the state.
Who Can Request Midland Birth Records
Texas restricts access to birth records under 75 years old. Only qualified applicants can get a certified copy. The rules are in Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Midland County follows these same rules.
Qualified applicants include the person named on the record, their parents, grandparents, adult siblings, spouses, and adult children. Legal guardians with documentation and attorneys representing a qualified person also qualify. Government agencies with a direct need can request records as well.
You must show valid government-issued photo ID with every request. If requesting on behalf of someone else, bring proof of your relationship. Records 75 or more years old are public and open to anyone without proof of relationship.
Texas Birth Records Resources
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section is the statewide office for all Texas birth records. Midland County residents can order from DSHS in Austin as an alternative to the county clerk.
For background on what types of birth certificates are available and how they differ, the DSHS records requirements page explains long-form, short-form, heirloom, and verification letters.
Texas Birth Records Law
Texas birth registration law is in Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. All births in Texas must be registered within five days. The county clerk acts as the local registrar. For Midland births, that is the Midland County Clerk. The law sets what information must be recorded and how corrections can be made.
Privacy protections come from Government Code Section 552.115. This keeps birth records restricted for 75 years from the date of birth. After that point they become public. The law is part of the Texas Public Information Act.
Delayed birth certificates are handled under Texas Administrative Code Section 181.60. This process applies when a birth record was never filed at the time of birth. Supporting documents like school records, church records, or affidavits can be used to establish the delayed certificate. The county clerk or DSHS can walk you through the process.
Midland County Birth Records
Midland is the county seat of Midland County. The Midland County Clerk handles all birth records for the county. For more details on the county office and its services, visit the Midland County birth records page.