Dimmit County Birth Records

Dimmit County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk in Carrizo Springs. Certified birth certificates are available for events that occurred in the county from 1903 forward, and you can request copies in person or by mail.

Dimmit County Clerk

The Dimmit County Clerk maintains vital records for the county, including birth certificates. The office is in Carrizo Springs, the county seat, in South Texas near the Mexican border.

All births that occurred in Dimmit County are recorded by the county clerk. The office keeps records from 1903 forward. You must go through this office for local birth records, or use the Texas DSHS for statewide requests covering births after 1926.

How to Request a Dimmit County Birth Certificate

Getting a birth certificate from Dimmit County is done through the County Clerk in Carrizo Springs. You can visit in person or mail a request. Either way, the process follows standard Texas vital records procedures.

In person, bring a valid photo ID and provide the full name on the birth record, the date of birth, and the parents' names. Staff can issue a certified copy while you wait. This is the quickest option if you can make the trip to Carrizo Springs.

For mail requests, include a completed application, a photocopy of your ID, and payment by check or money order. Make the check payable to the Dimmit County Clerk. Do not send cash. Allow about one to two weeks for the office to process and return your request. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

You can also order Texas birth records online through VitalChek or by contacting the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office directly. The state holds records for births in all Texas counties from 1926 onward.

Note: Birth records fewer than 75 years old require you to be a qualified applicant under Texas law to access a certified copy.

Who Can Get Dimmit County Birth Records

Texas limits access to recent birth records. You must be a qualified applicant to get a certified copy of a birth certificate that is less than 75 years old. The rules are in the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191.

Qualified applicants include the person on the record (if 18 or over), a parent listed on the certificate, a sibling, a child, a spouse, a grandparent, or a legal guardian or representative with proper documentation. Those acting as legal representatives must provide proof of their authority.

Records that are 75 years or older are public. Researchers and genealogists can access them without showing a family relationship. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has older birth records for many counties.

Fees for Dimmit County Birth Certificates

A certified birth certificate costs $23. If you want additional copies at the same time, each extra copy is $4. These fees apply across most Texas counties and are set by state law.

Cash is accepted in person. Mail requests require a check or money order. Make payment to the Dimmit County Clerk. Call to confirm whether credit or debit cards are accepted at the counter.

Texas Vital Records and Legal Help

The Texas Department of State Health Services at dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics is the statewide authority for vital records. They handle requests for births across all Texas counties. Their main office is in Austin. Phone: (512) 776-7111.

For free legal help and self-help guides, visit TexasLawHelp.org. Birth registration law is covered in Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics page explains how to order birth certificates statewide and what documents you need to submit.

For Dimmit County births before 1926, contact the county clerk in Carrizo Springs directly, as the state may not have those older records.

Cities in Dimmit County

Carrizo Springs is the main city in Dimmit County. All birth records for events in the county are held by the Dimmit County Clerk.

No cities in Dimmit County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Contact the county clerk for all birth record needs.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Dimmit County in South Texas. Check where the birth occurred to confirm which county holds the record.