Hall County Birth Records
Hall County birth records are held by the County Clerk in Memphis, Texas. If you need a certified birth certificate from this Panhandle county, you can request it in person or by mail. Records have been kept since 1903, when the state required all counties to begin registering births.
Hall County Overview
Hall County Clerk
The Hall County Clerk in Memphis is responsible for maintaining birth records for the county. Hall County is one of the smaller counties in the Texas Panhandle, so the clerk's office handles a relatively low volume of requests. Staff can typically help you quickly whether you visit in person or call ahead to ask about the process.
If you need a birth certificate from another Texas county, the Hall County Clerk can use the state remote access system to pull records for births from 1926 onward. If you need a record from before 1926 in another county, contact that county directly or reach out to the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section in Austin.
| Office | Hall County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
512 W. Main Street, Room 3 Memphis, TX 79245 |
| Phone | (806) 259-2627 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Requesting Hall County Birth Certificates
To request a birth certificate in person, visit the Hall County Clerk's office with a valid government-issued photo ID and $23.00 per copy. Staff will search the records and issue the certificate during your visit. Multiple copies ordered at the same time each cost $23.00.
For mail-in requests, you need to notarize your application and send a copy of your photo ID along with a check or money order. Make it payable to the Hall County Clerk. Mail everything to the courthouse address in Memphis. Do not include cash. Allow additional time for the round-trip mail and processing.
Texas limits access to recent birth records. Under Texas Government Code Section 552.115, only qualified applicants may request records less than 75 years old. These include the person on the record, their parents, siblings, children, spouse, grandparents, legal guardian, and legal representatives with documentation.
Note: Hall County is a small rural county. If you plan to visit in person, it is a good idea to call ahead first to confirm office hours and ask if any documents are needed beyond standard ID and payment.
Texas DSHS Vital Statistics
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section is the state office for all Texas birth records. If you prefer to order from the state rather than the county, you can use the Texas.gov portal for online orders. For mail orders, use Form VS-140, the official Texas Birth Certificate Application. Send it to P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040.
The state fee is $22.00 per copy. Online and expedited orders take 20-25 business days. Standard mail orders take 6-8 weeks. Walk-in service is available at 1100 West 49th Street in Austin during regular business hours. Call 888-963-7111 for help or to check the status of your order.
Corrections to birth certificates are handled through Form VS-170. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192, the state sets the rules for what a birth certificate must contain and how corrections are made. The fee for correcting child or parent information is $15.00 through the state office.
Texas Birth Certificate Information
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section provides the complete guide to requesting birth certificates from Hall County and across Texas.
This resource covers the application process, accepted forms of ID, fees, and how to order by mail, online, or in person at the state office in Austin.
Nearby Counties
Hall County is in the Texas Panhandle. These neighboring counties are each in the same region and have their own county clerks for vital records.