Round Rock Birth Records Search
Round Rock birth records are maintained by the Williamson County Clerk's Office. Round Rock is in Williamson 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, which is particularly convenient given Round Rock's proximity to the state capital.
Round Rock Overview
Where to Get Round Rock Birth Records
Round Rock is in Williamson County. Birth records for people born in Round Rock are held by the Williamson County Clerk. The county seat is Georgetown, where the main courthouse is located. Georgetown is about 15 miles north of Round Rock. The Williamson County Clerk maintains birth records from 1903 and handles vital statistics, land records, court filings, and marriage licenses for the entire county.
Williamson County has grown significantly as part of the Austin metro area. The county clerk's office at Georgetown handles records for Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, and all other communities in Williamson County. You can request a birth certificate in person, by mail, or through authorized online ordering.
| Office | Williamson County Clerk - Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | Williamson County Courthouse 405 Martin Luther King St. Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Phone | (512) 943-1515 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Because Round Rock is close to Austin, the Texas DSHS office is also a convenient in-person option. You can visit DSHS at 8000 North Stadium Drive in Austin if getting to Georgetown is harder than going to the state office.
How to Request a Round Rock Birth Certificate
You can get a Round Rock birth certificate by visiting the Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown, by mailing a request, or by using the Texas DSHS ordering system. Each method requires you to show you're a qualified applicant, provide identification, and pay the fee.
For an in-person request at the Georgetown courthouse, bring your valid photo ID and fill out the application at the clerk's counter. Pay the fee by cash, check, or card. Most in-person requests can be filled the same day.
For a mail request, download the application form from the Williamson County Clerk's website. Complete it, include a copy of your photo ID, and mail a check or money order with the form to the Williamson County Clerk at the address above. Don't send cash in the mail.
Since Round Rock is near Austin, using the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section is also practical. Their office is at 8000 North Stadium Drive, Houston is not the right office. For Round Rock residents, the Austin DSHS address for walk-in is worth confirming on the DSHS site at dshs.texas.gov.
Note: Round Rock's proximity to Austin means the Texas DSHS walk-in office may be easier to reach than the Williamson County courthouse in Georgetown for some residents.
Round Rock Birth Certificate Fees
Williamson County charges $23.00 for the first certified birth certificate copy. Each additional copy ordered at the same time is $4.00. These follow Texas state fee guidelines. Payment at the county clerk's office can be made by cash, check, or money order. Call ahead to confirm card acceptance.
Through the Texas DSHS, the fee is $22.00 per certified copy. Additional copies ordered at the same time are $22.00 each. Online vendors add a service charge on top of the base fee. Verify the full amount before you order.
Who Can Request Round Rock Birth Records
Texas law limits access to birth records under 75 years old. Only qualified applicants can get a certified copy. The restriction is in Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Williamson County follows these rules for all requests.
Qualified applicants are the person named on the record, their parents, grandparents, adult siblings, spouses, and adult children. Legal guardians and attorneys with documentation also qualify. Government agencies with a direct need can request records as well. Valid photo ID is required from every applicant.
Records that are 75 or more years old are open to the public. No proof of relationship is needed for those older records. For everything more recent, you must show your eligibility.
Texas Vital Records Resources
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section in Austin holds all Texas birth records from 1903. For Round Rock residents, the DSHS office may be a convenient alternative to the Williamson County courthouse in Georgetown.
The Texas State Library vital records guide is useful for researching older births and understanding where historical records are held across the state.
Texas Law on Birth Records
Birth registration in Williamson County follows Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Every Texas birth must be registered within five days of the birth. The Williamson County Clerk serves as the local registrar for all births in the county, including Round Rock.
Access is controlled by Government Code Section 552.115, which restricts birth records for 75 years. This is part of the Texas Public Information Act. Once the 75-year period ends, records become fully public.
Delayed certificates fall under Texas Administrative Code Section 181.60. If a birth was never registered, this rule sets out the process for creating a delayed record using supporting documents. The county clerk or the DSHS office in Austin can help you start the process.
Williamson County Birth Records
Round Rock is in Williamson County. The Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown handles all birth records for the county. For full county office details, visit the Williamson County birth records page.