Frio County Birth Records

Frio County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk in Pearsall. The clerk holds vital records from 1903 and issues certified copies to eligible applicants. Frio County is in south Texas, between San Antonio and Laredo.

Frio County Clerk

The Frio County Clerk in Pearsall holds all vital records for the county. Birth records are available from 1903. The clerk's office handles marriage, land, and probate records as well. Requests can be made in person at the courthouse in Pearsall or by mail. The clerk is the official keeper of birth certificates for all births occurring in Frio County.

Frio County is in south Texas, a region with a significant Hispanic heritage and strong ties to ranching and agriculture. The county seat of Pearsall is the main service center for the county. The clerk's office handles vital records requests for all residents and former residents of Frio County.

Requesting a Frio County Birth Certificate

You can get a birth certificate from Frio County by visiting the courthouse in Pearsall or sending a mail request. Include a copy of your photo ID, a completed application, and payment by check or money order made out to the Frio County Clerk. Call the courthouse to confirm current requirements before sending your request.

Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 191, eligible requestors include the person on the record, listed parents, a spouse, adult children, adult siblings, grandparents, and legal guardians. After 75 years from the birth date, records become public.

For statewide records, use Texas DSHS Vital Statistics at dshs.texas.gov. Online orders go through VitalChek. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid at trla.org serves south Texas residents with legal help on vital records matters.

Documents needed for a Frio County birth certificate request:

• Full name on the birth record
• Date and place of birth
• Parents' names for the long form
• Copy of your photo ID
• Proof of relationship if not the registrant
• Payment for the fee

Frio County Birth Certificate Fees

The standard fee for a certified birth certificate in Texas is $23 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy at the same time. Frio County follows this schedule. Mail payments should be by check or money order. The state DSHS charges $22. VitalChek adds a service fee. Contact the clerk's office for current payment options.

Frio County Birth Certificate Contents

The long-form birth certificate from Frio County shows the registrant's full name, date and location of birth, parents' names and birthplaces, the attending physician or midwife, and the delivery location. It carries the official seal and signature and is valid for passports and other legal needs. The short-form abstract shows only basic facts and is not valid for establishing identity.

For genealogy research on Frio County families, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov are good resources. The Texas DSHS holds all birth records from 1903 statewide.

Texas Birth Records

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office is the state's central repository for all birth records, including those from Frio County.

The state vital statistics unit provides mail and online ordering options for all 254 Texas counties and can process birth certificate requests for Frio County from any location.

Nearby Counties

Frio County is in south Texas. Check bordering counties if you need records from nearby areas.