Edwards County Birth Records
Edwards County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk in Rocksprings, Texas. Certified birth certificates for events that occurred in the county are available from 1903, and you can request copies in person or by mail.
Edwards County Overview
Edwards County Clerk
The Edwards County Clerk maintains vital records for the county, including birth certificates. The office is in Rocksprings, the county seat, in the Texas Hill Country near the Mexican border.
Edwards County is one of the least densely populated counties in Texas. The clerk's office handles all county-level vital records and real property filings. If a birth occurred in Edwards County, this is where the record is kept. For births after 1926, the Texas DSHS can also issue certified copies.
| Office | Edwards County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
Edwards County Courthouse P.O. Box 184 Rocksprings, TX 78880 |
| Phone | (830) 683-2235 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Requesting Edwards County Birth Records
You can request a birth certificate from Edwards County in person or by mail. Given the remote location of Rocksprings, many people use the mail option. Call the office first to confirm the current process and what forms to use.
In person, go to the County Clerk's office at the Edwards County Courthouse in Rocksprings. Bring a valid photo ID and provide the person's full name, date of birth, and parents' names. Staff can issue the certified copy during your visit if the record is on file.
For mail requests, send a completed application with a copy of your photo ID and a check or money order payable to the Edwards County Clerk. Do not mail cash. Allow one to two weeks after the office receives your request. Include a return envelope with postage.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit and VitalChek offer statewide ordering for births after 1926. Both are useful alternatives if you cannot visit Rocksprings in person.
Note: Edwards County is a small, rural office. Patience and advance communication are helpful.
Who Can Get an Edwards County Birth Certificate
Texas law limits access to birth records under 75 years old. Qualified applicants under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191 include the person named on the record (if 18 or older), a parent listed on the certificate, a sibling, a child, a spouse, a grandparent, or a legal guardian or representative with documentation.
Records that are 75 years or older are public. Anyone can access and request copies. Genealogists and family historians often use these older records. For pre-1903 or very old records, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission may have historical birth data.
Edwards County Birth Certificate Fees
Certified birth certificates cost $23. Additional copies at the same time are $4 each. These are standard Texas state fees. Pay by cash in person or check/money order by mail, made out to the Edwards County Clerk.
Tip: Call the Edwards County Clerk at (830) 683-2235 before visiting or mailing a request, as this is a very small office with limited staff.
Texas Vital Records Resources
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit at dshs.texas.gov handles statewide birth record requests. Phone: (512) 776-7111. Free legal guides are at TexasLawHelp.org. Birth registration law is in Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics page describes how to order birth certificates for any Texas birth from 1926 forward, which includes Edwards County events.
For Edwards County births before 1926, the county clerk in Rocksprings is your primary source.
Cities in Edwards County
Rocksprings is the county seat and main community in Edwards County. All birth records for the county are filed with the Edwards County Clerk in Rocksprings.
No cities in Edwards County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Edwards County in the Texas Hill Country.