Crockett County Birth Records

Crockett County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk in Ozona. The clerk holds vital records from 1903 and can issue certified copies to eligible applicants. Crockett County is a large, sparsely populated county in west Texas, named for Davy Crockett.

Crockett County Clerk

The Crockett County Clerk in Ozona maintains all vital records for the county. Birth records are on file from 1903. Marriage records and probate records go back to 1892. Land records date from 1891. The courthouse is at 907 Ave D in Ozona. The clerk handles both walk-in and mail-in requests for certified copies of birth certificates.

Crockett County is one of the larger Texas counties by area but has a very small population. Ozona is the only incorporated town in the county, making it a true one-city county. The clerk's office is the sole source of county-level vital records for this region. Mail-in requests are a practical choice for most people.

Requesting a Crockett County Birth Certificate

You can request a birth certificate from Crockett County by visiting the courthouse in Ozona or mailing a request. For mail-in requests, include a copy of your photo ID, a completed application, and a check or money order made out to the Crockett County Clerk. Call (325) 392-2021 to confirm current requirements before sending.

Texas law limits who may get a certified birth certificate. Under Health and Safety Code Chapter 191, eligible requestors include the person on the record, listed parents, a spouse, adult children, adult siblings, grandparents, and legal guardians. After 75 years, the record is public.

For statewide requests, contact Texas DSHS Vital Statistics at dshs.texas.gov. Online orders go through VitalChek.

Documents needed for a Crockett County birth certificate request:

• Full name on the birth record
• Date and place of birth
• Parents' names for the long-form version
• Copy of a valid photo ID
• Proof of relationship if not the registrant
• Payment for the fee

Fees for Crockett County Birth Certificates

The fee is $23 for the first certified birth certificate and $4 for additional copies at the same time. This is the Texas state rate. Mail payments should be by check or money order. The state DSHS charges $22. VitalChek adds a service fee. Call (325) 392-2021 for current Crockett County fee information.

Crockett County Birth Certificate Contents

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

Crockett County has marriage records from 1892 and land records from 1891. For genealogy, FamilySearch - Crockett County Genealogy is a good starting point for researching families in this part of west Texas. The county's isolation means many families with roots here may have limited documentation outside of what is on file locally.

Texas Vital Statistics

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office holds birth records for all Texas counties, including Crockett County, and can serve as a backup source for records not available locally.

The state vital statistics unit processes requests by mail and online and can issue short-form abstract birth certificates for out-of-county orders from any Texas county.

Nearby Counties

Crockett County is in west Texas. Check neighboring counties if you need records from the surrounding region.