Comanche County Birth Records

Comanche County birth records are kept by the County Clerk in Comanche, Texas. The clerk's office handles certified birth certificate requests for births that took place in the county. Records go back to 1903 and the Texas DSHS holds statewide copies as well.

Comanche County Clerk Office

The Comanche County Clerk in Comanche maintains birth certificates and vital records for the county. For births that occurred in Comanche County, this office is the local source for certified copies. The city of Comanche is both the county seat and the largest community in the county, located in central Texas west of Fort Worth.

The clerk's office follows all state procedures and uses Form VS-140 for birth certificate requests. Staff can help you find out if a record exists and what documentation to bring. If you cannot visit in person, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section in Austin holds copies of all Comanche County birth records since 1903.

How to Request a Birth Certificate

To request a certified birth certificate from Comanche County, fill out Form VS-140. This is the official Texas Birth Certificate Application. Get it at the county clerk's office or from the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics website. Submit it with your photo ID and the $22 fee per copy.

Texas law limits who can get a birth certificate. Under Texas Government Code Section 552.115, birth records are confidential for 75 years from the birth date. Qualified applicants include the registrant, parents, spouse, children, siblings, grandparents, and authorized legal representatives. Relationship proof may be required.

Submit in person at the Comanche county clerk's office, by mail to the county, or through the state DSHS. Online orders through Texas.gov take about 15-25 business days. Mail to the state takes 6-8 weeks. In-person county requests are typically same day.

What to include:

• Full name on the birth certificate
• Date of birth
• County or city of birth
• Mother's full maiden name
• Father's full name if listed
• Your valid photo ID
• Proof of relationship if not the registrant

Texas Birth Certificate Types

Texas issues three main types of birth certificates. The Comanche County Clerk and the DSHS both provide all types.

The long-form birth certificate is a full certified copy of the original document. It includes parent names, place of birth, attending physician, and a history of all corrections made to the record. The registrar's embossed seal and signature appear on this document. Required for passports, driver's licenses in most states, and citizenship applications.

The short-form certificate is a certified abstract showing current data only: name, date of birth, place of birth, sex, and parent names. Accepted for school, employment, insurance, and most domestic uses. Not accepted for passport applications.

The heirloom certificate is decorative only. It has no legal validity and cannot be used for any official purpose.

Texas DSHS Vital Statistics

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section holds all Texas birth records since 1903. The Austin walk-in office is same day on weekdays. Mail orders take 6-8 weeks. Online orders through Texas.gov take about 15-25 business days. Fee is $22 per copy. Call 888-963-7111 for help.

Historical Comanche County birth records older than 75 years are public information. FamilySearch has Texas birth records from 1903 to 1935 available. The Texas State Library and Archives is another resource for genealogical research on Central Texas vital records.

Texas Birth Record Laws

Every birth must be registered under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. The attending physician or hospital files the certificate within five days. Access is restricted by Texas Government Code Section 552.115 for 75 years. After that, records become public automatically. Delayed registrations are allowed under Texas Administrative Code Rule 181.60.

Texas Vital Records Online

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics homepage is the main state resource for ordering Comanche County and all Texas birth certificates online.

The site provides forms, fee schedules, acceptable ID requirements, and access to the online ordering portal for certified birth certificates.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Comanche County in Central Texas.