Crosby County Birth Records

Crosby County birth records are on file at the County Clerk's office in Crosbyton. The clerk holds vital records from 1903 and issues certified copies to eligible applicants. Crosby County is located in the South Plains region of northwest Texas, east of Lubbock.

Crosby County Clerk Office

The Crosby County Clerk in Crosbyton maintains vital records for the county. Birth and death records date from 1903. Marriage records, probate records, and land records go back to 1886. The courthouse is at 201 W Aspen Street in Crosbyton. The clerk can process both in-person and mail-in requests for certified copies of birth certificates.

Crosby County was named for Stephen Crosby, a land commissioner of Texas. The county is in the South Plains region, with Crosbyton as the county seat. Like many rural Texas counties in this area, the clerk's office is the main source for all vital records requests. Mail-in requests are a practical option for anyone not close to Crosbyton.

How to Request a Crosby County Birth Certificate

To get a birth certificate from Crosby County, visit the courthouse in Crosbyton or send a mail request. Include a copy of your photo ID, a completed application, and payment made by check or money order to the Crosby County Clerk. Calling ahead at (806) 675-2071 to confirm requirements is a good step before sending your request.

Texas law sets eligibility rules for who may get a certified birth certificate. Under Health and Safety Code Chapter 191, qualified applicants are the person named on the record, listed parents, 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 orders through VitalChek are available for those who prefer to order remotely.

For a Crosby County birth certificate, have ready:

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

Crosby County Birth Certificate Costs

Certified birth certificates cost $23 for the first copy in Crosby County, with $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. These are state-set fees. Payment should be by check or money order made out to the Crosby County Clerk. The state DSHS charges $22 for the first copy. VitalChek adds a service fee on top.

Contents of Crosby County Birth Records

The long-form birth certificate from Crosby County shows the registrant's full name, date and exact location of birth, parents' full names and birthplaces, the attending physician or midwife, and the hospital or delivery location. It carries the official seal and signature and is accepted for passports, school enrollment, driver's licenses, and other legal uses.

The short-form abstract contains only the core information and is marked as informational and not valid for establishing identity. Always request the long form for official purposes unless you know the short form is accepted by the agency asking for the document.

Crosby County has records going back to 1886 for many types. For genealogy, FamilySearch - Crosby County Genealogy has information on the county's historical records and links to research resources for the South Plains area.

Texas Birth Records

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office processes birth certificate requests for all Texas counties, including Crosby County, and can provide records when county-level access is not possible.

The state vital statistics unit provides mail and online ordering options and holds records for all Texas births from 1903 to the present.

Nearby Counties

Crosby County is in northwest Texas near Lubbock. Check bordering counties if you need records from nearby communities.