Find Birth Records in Atascosa County

Atascosa County birth records are on file at the County Clerk's office in Jourdanton, Texas. The clerk maintains vital statistics records from 1903 onward and issues certified copies to qualified applicants. You can request records in person, by mail, or through the Texas DSHS state office.

Atascosa County Clerk Office

The Atascosa County Clerk in Jourdanton is the local registrar for vital statistics. All births in Atascosa County are recorded here. The office issues certified copies of birth certificates under the guidelines set by the Texas Department of State Health Services. You need to be a qualified applicant under Texas law to get a certified copy.

Atascosa County is south of San Antonio and is part of the Bexar metro area. It is a growing county, and the clerk's office serves residents throughout the county including those in Pleasanton, Poteet, Jourdanton, and surrounding areas. Birth records from 1903 through the present are available at this office.

Texas Vital Records for Atascosa County

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit is the statewide resource for birth records. They handle requests for any birth in Texas, including Atascosa County. If you cannot reach the county clerk or prefer to order through the state, this is the right place.

The state site provides the VS-140 birth certificate application form, fee information, and instructions for ordering by mail or through VitalChek online.

The Texas.gov vital records page gives a clear overview of how to get a birth certificate in any Texas county.

Online orders placed through VitalChek are processed in 3 to 5 business days and mailed to the address you provide.

How to Get Atascosa County Birth Certificates

In-person requests at the Jourdanton courthouse are the fastest option. Bring a valid photo ID. If you are getting a record for someone else, bring proof of your relationship. The clerk can usually fill walk-in requests the same day.

Mail requests are also accepted. Send your completed VS-140 form, a copy of your ID, and the correct fee to the Atascosa County Clerk. Make checks or money orders payable to the Atascosa County Clerk. Mail processing takes about 2 to 4 weeks.

For online ordering, go through VitalChek or the Texas DSHS portal at dshs.texas.gov. Online orders carry a vendor service fee in addition to the state certificate fee. Total cost for an online order is typically $35 to $40.

Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191, access to birth records during the 75-year restricted period is limited to:

• The person named on the birth certificate (age 18 or older)
• A parent listed on the certificate
• A legal guardian with documentation
• A licensed attorney representing any of the above

Atascosa County Birth Certificate Fees

The state-set fee is $23 for the first certified copy and $3 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. These fees apply whether you order from the county clerk or the state DSHS office. Atascosa County does not charge more than this set amount for in-person or mail requests.

Veterans may be eligible for a fee waiver on one copy of their birth certificate. Ask the Atascosa County Clerk about the waiver process. Low-income applicants may also qualify for assistance through legal aid organizations that can help cover document costs.

What Atascosa County Birth Records Contain

The long-form certified birth certificate is the full document. It includes the child's full legal name, the exact date and time of birth, the hospital or place of birth, the names of both parents, the parents' ages and birthplaces, and the attending physician or midwife's signature. This version is required for getting a passport, a Texas driver's license, or enrolling in Social Security.

Texas also issues a short-form version. It is a summary with basic facts and a note that it is not valid for identity verification. It works for school registration and other routine uses. If the institution asking for your birth certificate hasn't specified which form, ask them before you order.

Records going back to 1903 are on file at the Atascosa County Clerk's office. Records from the early decades of the 20th century may be less complete than modern certificates. For genealogy research involving very old records, the Texas State Library and Archives at tsl.texas.gov is a useful resource.

Nearby Counties

Atascosa County is in South Texas near San Antonio. These counties border it.