Birth Records in Grimes County
Grimes County birth records are filed with the County Clerk in Anderson. You can get a certified birth certificate by visiting the clerk's office in person or by sending a notarized mail request. Records are available from 1903 to the present for births that occurred in this county.
Grimes County Overview
Grimes County Clerk
The Grimes County Clerk serves as the local registrar for births in the county. The office issues certified copies of birth certificates and maintains records going back to 1903. Anderson is a small community, so the office handles a manageable volume of requests. Staff are generally available during regular business hours.
Grimes County is located between Houston and the Brazos Valley region. If you need a birth certificate from another Texas county, the Grimes County Clerk can access those through the state remote system for births from 1926 onward. Records earlier than 1926 from other counties require a direct request to that county or to the state office in Austin.
| Office | Grimes County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
100 Main Street, P.O. Box 209 Anderson, TX 77830 |
| Phone | (936) 873-4410 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Request a Birth Certificate
In-person requests at the Grimes County Clerk's office are usually processed the same day. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and $23.00 per copy. If you need multiple copies, order them together. Pay by cash, check, or money order made out to the Grimes County Clerk.
For mail-in requests, write out or download the application form and have your signature notarized. Include a clear copy of your valid photo ID. Mail everything with a check or money order to the address above. Do not mail cash. Allow extra time for mail delivery and processing.
Texas law under Texas Government Code Section 552.115 restricts access to birth records under 75 years old. Only qualified applicants may get a copy. These are the person on the record, parents, siblings, children, spouse, grandparents, legal guardians, and legal representatives. You must show valid ID at the time of request.
Texas State Vital Records
You can also go through the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section for birth certificates. The state keeps records for all Texas births from 1903 forward. Order online through Texas.gov, by mail using Form VS-140, or walk in at the state office in Austin. The state fee is $22.00 per copy. Call 888-963-7111 for help.
Online and expedited mail orders from the state take about 20-25 business days. Standard mail orders take 6-8 weeks. Walk-in service at 1100 West 49th Street in Austin is same-day in most cases. You can also check your order status on the DSHS website if you ordered online.
The legal foundation for birth records comes from Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. This chapter sets the requirement to register all births and establishes who files the certificate, what it must contain, and how records are maintained. The law has governed Texas birth registration since statewide recording began in 1903.
Note: If you need to make a correction to a Grimes County birth certificate, use Form VS-170 from the Texas DSHS. Corrections to child or parent information cost $15.00 each through the state office.
Texas Birth Records Information
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section provides the full details on how to get a birth certificate from any Texas county, including Grimes County.
The portal covers the VS-140 application form, acceptable identification, fee information, and processing times for all ordering methods.
Nearby Counties
Grimes County is in Central Texas between Houston and Bryan-College Station. These bordering counties each handle their own vital records.