Birth Records in Fisher County

Fisher County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk in Roby, Texas. Certified copies of birth certificates for events that occurred in the county are available from 1903. Contact the clerk's office directly to request records in person or by mail.

Fisher County Clerk

The Fisher County Clerk in Roby handles all vital records for the county, including birth certificates. The office records births that occurred within Fisher County and issues certified copies to qualified applicants. Fisher County is a small, rural West Texas county in the Rolling Plains region.

For births after 1926, you can also request records from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The state holds birth records for all Texas counties starting from 1926. For older local records, the county clerk in Roby is your best option.

Requesting Fisher County Birth Certificates

You can request a Fisher County birth certificate in person at the courthouse in Roby or by mailing a written request. For a county this size, calling ahead before visiting is a good idea to confirm staff availability and current procedures.

In-person requests are processed the same day in most cases. Bring a valid photo ID and provide the full name on the birth record, the date of birth, and the parents' names. Also be ready to explain your relationship to the person on the record.

Mail requests require a completed form with a photocopy of your ID and a check or money order payable to the Fisher County Clerk. Do not send cash by mail. Allow one to two weeks after the office receives your request. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for faster return delivery.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit and VitalChek offer online and phone-based ordering for Texas births from 1926 onward. These are good alternatives if you prefer not to mail requests to a small rural county office.

Note: Fisher County is a small office. Calling ahead before visiting or mailing is recommended to avoid delays.

Who Can Get Fisher County Birth Records

Only qualified applicants can receive certified copies of birth certificates less than 75 years old. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191, qualified applicants include the registrant (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.

All applicants must show a valid government-issued photo ID. Legal representatives must show proof of their authority. Birth records that are 75 years or older are public. Anyone can request copies of those older documents, which is helpful for genealogy research. The Texas State Library has historical vital records for many counties.

Fisher County Birth Certificate Fees

The standard fee for a certified birth certificate is $23 per copy. Additional copies at the same time cost $4 each. Pay by cash in person or check/money order by mail. Make checks payable to the Fisher County Clerk.

Texas Birth Records Resources

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit at dshs.texas.gov handles statewide requests. Phone: (512) 776-7111. For free legal self-help guides, visit TexasLawHelp.org. Texas birth registration is governed by Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics page provides information on how to request birth certificates for any Texas birth from 1926 onward, including Fisher County events.

For Fisher County births before 1926, contact the Fisher County Clerk in Roby for those older county-level records.

Cities in Fisher County

Roby is the county seat and main community in Fisher County. All birth records for events that occurred in the county are with the Fisher County Clerk in Roby.

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

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Fisher County in West Texas.