Dallam County Birth Records

Dallam County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk in Dalhart. The clerk has vital records from 1903 and issues certified copies to eligible applicants. Dallam County is in the far northwest corner of the Texas Panhandle, near the Oklahoma and New Mexico borders.

Dallam County Clerk

The Dallam County Clerk in Dalhart holds all vital records for the county. Birth and death records date from 1903. Marriage records, probate records, and land records go back to 1891. The courthouse is at 414 Denver Avenue in Dalhart. The clerk can handle in-person and mail-in requests for certified copies of birth certificates.

Dallam County was named for James Wilmer Dallam, a lawyer and newspaper editor. Dalhart, the county seat, sits at the very top of the Texas Panhandle. The county clerk is the official keeper of all vital records for Dallam County, including birth certificates for anyone born within the county boundaries.

How to Get a Dallam County Birth Certificate

To request a birth certificate from Dallam County, visit the courthouse in Dalhart or send a mail request. Include a copy of your photo ID, a completed application form, and a check or money order made out to the Dallam County Clerk. Call (806) 244-4751 before sending to confirm requirements.

Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191, only eligible people can get a certified birth certificate. Qualified requestors include the person 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.

For statewide or out-of-county requests, use Texas DSHS Vital Statistics at dshs.texas.gov. Online orders are available through VitalChek.

For a Dallam County birth certificate request, have ready:

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

Dallam County Birth Certificate Fees

The fee for a certified birth certificate in Dallam County is $23 for the first copy. Additional copies requested at the same time are $4 each. Mail payments should be by check or money order. The state DSHS charges $22 for the first copy, and VitalChek adds a service fee. For current Dallam County fees, call (806) 244-4751.

What Dallam County Birth Records Contain

The long-form birth certificate from Dallam County includes 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 county registrar's seal and signature and is valid for passports and other legal documents. The short-form abstract shows only basic facts and is not valid for establishing identity.

Dallam County records go back to 1891 for many types. For genealogy research, FamilySearch - Dallam County Genealogy has resources for the Panhandle region. The county's proximity to Oklahoma and New Mexico means some families may have records across state lines.

Texas Birth Records

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office holds records for all Texas counties, including Dallam County, and can process both mail and online requests for certified birth certificates.

For requestors who are not near Dalhart, the state DSHS office or VitalChek provides a convenient alternative for ordering Dallam County birth certificates from any location.

Nearby Counties

Dallam County is at the northwest tip of the Texas Panhandle. Check bordering counties if you need records from the surrounding area.