Falls County Birth Records
Falls County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk in Marlin, Texas. Certified birth certificates are available for events that occurred in the county. Mail requests require notarized proof of identification along with a copy of a valid photo ID.
Falls County Overview
Falls County Clerk - Office of Elizabeth Perez
The Falls County Clerk handles vital records for the county, including birth certificates. County Clerk Elizabeth Perez oversees the office in Marlin. The office issues certified copies for qualified applicants and has birth records going back to 1903.
Falls County is in Central Texas along the Brazos River between Waco and Bryan. The county seat is Marlin. If a birth occurred anywhere in Falls County, the clerk in Marlin holds that record. For statewide access to Texas births after 1926, the Texas DSHS is an option.
The birth and death application form is available at co.falls.tx.us.
| Office | Falls County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 458, Marlin, TX 76661 |
| Phone | (254) 883-1408 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Get a Falls County Birth Certificate
Falls County accepts birth record requests in person and by mail. For in-person requests, visit the County Clerk's office in Marlin. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Provide the full name on the birth record, the date of birth, and the parents' names. Staff can issue certified copies during your visit.
Mail requests have specific requirements in Falls County. You must include a notarized sworn statement along with a copy of your valid photo ID. Applications without the notarized statement and photo ID copy will not be processed. This is a stricter requirement than many Texas counties, so make sure both items are included before mailing.
Send a check or money order payable to the Falls County Clerk. Do not send cash. Make the check out to Falls County Clerk and mail everything to P.O. Box 458, Marlin, TX 76661. Allow one to two weeks for processing and return.
For statewide ordering, use the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics or order through VitalChek. Both cover all Texas counties including Falls County for births from 1926 onward.
Important: All mailed applications to Falls County must include both a notarized proof of identification AND a copy of your valid photo ID. Missing items will prevent processing.
Who Can Get Falls County Birth Records
Texas restricts certified copies of birth certificates under 75 years old to qualified applicants. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191, qualified applicants include the registrant (if 18 or older), a parent, a sibling, a child, a spouse, a grandparent, or a legal guardian or representative with proof.
A valid driver's license or state ID is required for all applicants. If only the mother is on the birth record, access may be more limited. Legal representatives must bring documentation proving their legal authority to act on behalf of the registrant.
Records 75 years or older are public. Anyone can request copies of those older certificates without demonstrating a family relationship.
Falls County Birth Certificate Fees
A certified birth certificate costs $22 per copy in Falls County. This is slightly lower than the standard $23 seen in many other Texas counties. Death certificates cost $20 for the first copy and $3 for additional copies at the same time. Make payment by check or money order to the Falls County Clerk.
Warning: It is a felony to falsify information on a vital records request in Texas. Penalties include 2 to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to $10,000.
Texas Vital Records Resources
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit at dshs.texas.gov manages statewide requests. Phone: (512) 776-7111. For legal help and self-help guides, visit TexasLawHelp.org. Birth registration law is in Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics provides statewide access to Texas birth records from 1926 and can fulfill requests for Falls County births without requiring you to contact Marlin directly.
For older Falls County birth records or for the official long form certificate, contact the Falls County Clerk in Marlin directly.
Cities in Falls County
Falls County's main city is Marlin, the county seat. All birth records for events that occurred in the county are with the Falls County Clerk in Marlin.
No cities in Falls County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Contact the county clerk for all birth record requests.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Falls County in Central Texas.