Floyd County Birth Records

Floyd County birth records are kept by the County Clerk in Floydada, Texas. Certified copies of birth certificates are available for events that occurred in the county from 1903. You can request records in person or by mail.

Floyd County Clerk

The Floyd County Clerk in Floydada maintains vital records for the county, including birth certificates. The office records births that happened within Floyd County and issues certified copies to qualified applicants. Floyd County is located in the South Plains region of West Texas, near Lubbock.

The clerk's office handles all county vital statistics requests. Birth records go back to 1903. For births after 1926, the Texas DSHS can also provide certified copies. In-person and mail requests are both accepted.

How to Request Floyd County Birth Records

Floyd County birth records can be requested in person at the courthouse in Floydada or by mailing a request. In-person visits are the fastest option and are processed the same day in most cases. Mail requests take about one to two weeks after the office receives everything.

For in-person requests, bring a valid government-issued photo ID and provide the full name on the birth record, date of birth, and parents' names. Be ready to explain your relationship to the person on the record. Staff can issue a certified copy during your visit.

Mail requests need a completed application, a photocopy of your ID, and a check or money order. Make the check payable to the Floyd County Clerk. Do not send cash by mail. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope to speed up the return of your certificate.

For statewide ordering, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office and VitalChek both handle Texas birth record requests. These services cover births in all Texas counties from 1926 onward, including Floyd County.

Note: This is a small office. Calling before visiting can save you a trip if you are unsure about records availability or office hours.

Who Can Get Floyd County Birth Records

Certified copies of birth certificates under 75 years old are restricted in Texas. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191, qualified applicants include the registrant (if 18 or older), a parent on the certificate, a sibling, a child, a spouse, a grandparent, or a legal guardian or representative with documentation.

A valid photo ID is required for all requests. Mail applicants must include a copy. Legal representatives must bring proof of their authority. Records 75 years or older are public and available to anyone without showing a relationship to the registrant.

Floyd County Birth Certificate Fees

The fee for a certified birth certificate is $23. Additional copies at the same time cost $4 each. Pay by cash in person or by check/money order for mail requests. Make payment to the Floyd County Clerk.

Texas Vital Records Resources

The Texas DSHS at dshs.texas.gov handles statewide birth record requests. Phone: (512) 776-7111. Free self-help legal guides at TexasLawHelp.org. Texas birth law is in Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Historical records at Texas State Library.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office provides statewide birth certificate access for all Texas counties, including Floyd County, for births from 1926 forward.

For Floyd County births that predate 1926, contact the county clerk in Floydada directly.

Cities in Floyd County

Floydada is the county seat and main city in Floyd County. All birth records for events in the county are with the Floyd County Clerk in Floydada.

No cities in Floyd 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 Floyd County in the Texas South Plains.