Crane County Birth Records

Birth records for Crane County are filed with the County Clerk in Crane, Texas. The clerk maintains vital records from 1903 and issues certified copies to qualified applicants. Crane County is in the Permian Basin region of west Texas, known for oil and gas production.

Crane County Clerk

The Crane County Clerk holds all vital records for the county. Birth and death records date from 1903. Marriage records, probate records, and land records go back to 1927, reflecting the county's organized status in the early 20th century. The courthouse is at 201 W 6th Street in Crane. Mail-in requests are a practical option for people who live outside the county.

Crane County was named for William Carey Crane, a president of Baylor University. The county is part of the Permian Basin, and its population fluctuates with the oil industry. The county clerk handles all vital records requests regardless of the requester's current location.

How to Get a Crane County Birth Certificate

Crane County birth certificates can be requested in person at the courthouse or by mail. For mail requests, send a completed application with a copy of your photo ID and a check or money order made out to the Crane County Clerk. Calling (432) 558-3581 before visiting or mailing a request is a good idea to confirm current requirements and hours.

Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191, only eligible people may receive a certified copy. These include the person on the record, parents listed on the certificate, a spouse, adult children, adult siblings, grandparents, and legal guardians. After 75 years from the birth date, the record becomes public.

The state DSHS office at dshs.texas.gov holds records for all Texas births from 1903. Online ordering is available through VitalChek for those who prefer not to contact the county directly.

Items needed for a Crane County birth certificate request:

• Full name on the birth record
• Date and place of birth
• Parents' names for the long form
• Copy of your government-issued photo ID
• Proof of relationship to the registrant if applicable
• Payment for the fee

Birth Certificate Fees

The fee is $23 for the first certified birth certificate and $4 for each additional copy at the same time. These are Texas state fees. Payment by check or money order is standard for mail requests. The state DSHS charges $22 for the first copy. VitalChek adds a service fee. Call (432) 558-3581 to confirm current fees and payment options for Crane County.

What Crane County Birth Records Include

A long-form birth certificate from Crane County shows the registrant's full name, date and location of birth, parents' names and birthplaces, the attending physician or midwife, and the delivery location. It carries the official seal and signature of the county registrar, making it valid for passports and other legal documents. The short-form abstract contains only basic facts and is not valid for establishing identity.

Crane County's records go back to 1927 for many types, with birth records from 1903. For genealogy, FamilySearch - Crane County Genealogy has information on available historical records and research resources for the Permian Basin region.

Texas Birth Records Online

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office is the state's central repository for birth records, including those from Crane County.

The DSHS vital statistics office provides a mail and online ordering option for all Texas counties and serves as the backup source when county records are unavailable.

Nearby Counties

Crane County is in the Permian Basin. Check bordering counties if you need records from nearby communities.