San Angelo Birth Records
San Angelo birth records are on file with the Tom Green County Clerk, located right in San Angelo at 124 West Beauregard. Birth certificates for San Angelo residents and for anyone born in Tom Green County can be requested through this office. Records go back to 1903, and certified copies cost $23.00 each. The Texas DSHS statewide system is also available if you prefer to order online or by mail.
San Angelo Overview
Tom Green County Clerk Office
San Angelo is the county seat of Tom Green County. The Tom Green County Clerk's Office is at 124 West Beauregard in downtown San Angelo. This office handles vital records for all of Tom Green County. Because San Angelo is the county seat, residents don't need to travel anywhere else to handle in-person record requests.
The Tom Green County Clerk maintains birth and death records from 1903. The office also handles marriage, probate, and court records. For birth certificates, you can request from the county clerk directly or use the Texas DSHS system. Both sources draw from the same underlying registered records.
| Office | Tom Green County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 West Beauregard San Angelo, TX 76903-5850 |
| Phone | (325) 659-6556 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Parking is available near the downtown courthouse. Bring a government-issued photo ID when you go. Staff handle most in-person requests the same day. Call (325) 659-6556 if you have questions before heading in, especially for older records or larger requests.
Requesting a San Angelo Birth Certificate
Going in person is the fastest option. Head to the Tom Green County Clerk at 124 West Beauregard in downtown San Angelo. Show your photo ID, fill out the request form, and pay $23.00 per certified copy. Most records are ready the same day.
For a mail request, write to the Tom Green County Clerk at the address above. Include the full name on the birth record, date of birth, place of birth, your name and address, your relationship to the subject, and a copy of your ID. Attach $23.00 per certified copy by check or money order payable to Tom Green County Clerk. Mail turnaround is usually one to two weeks round trip.
The state option is through the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Unit. Order online via VitalChek at vitalchek.com, or download the form and mail it to P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. The DSHS phone is (888) 963-7111. Full instructions and forms are at dshs.texas.gov. Standard state processing is 10 to 15 business days.
Note: Certified birth certificates in Texas are restricted to qualified requestors. You must be the person named (if 18+), a parent, guardian, legal representative, or other eligible party under Texas law.
San Angelo Birth Certificate Fees
A certified Texas birth certificate costs $23.00 per copy. This is the same fee at both the county and state level. Death certificates from Tom Green County cost $21.00 per certified copy, which is also in line with standard Texas fees.
If you search the records and no record is found, you still pay the search fee. It is not refunded. This is why it pays to get accurate information before submitting your request. Double-check the full legal name, birth date, and year before sending anything in.
Extra copies ordered at the same time still cost $23.00 each. If you know you'll need the record for multiple purposes, like a passport, a name change, and school enrollment, order two or three at once. It's more efficient than making separate requests later. The county clerk and state both allow you to order more than one copy in a single request.
West Texas Birth Record Resources
The Texas DSHS at (888) 963-7111 and dshs.texas.gov is the main state-level resource for San Angelo birth records. DSHS covers all Texas births since 1903 and can issue certified copies, handle corrections, and process delayed birth registrations.
For genealogy research, FamilySearch at familysearch.org has a Texas birth index with free access. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission at tsl.texas.gov has microfilmed birth records and historical indexes for older searches beyond what's online.
Legal help for San Angelo residents dealing with birth record issues is available through Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, which covers the area. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has self-help guides for delayed birth registration, corrections, and name change procedures. These resources are free and work without an attorney in straightforward cases.
Tom Green County Birth Records
San Angelo is the county seat of Tom Green County in West Texas. Birth records for San Angelo and all of Tom Green County are on file with the county clerk at 124 West Beauregard. For full information on county records and available services, visit the Tom Green County birth records page.