Haskell County Birth Records
Haskell County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk in Haskell. If you need a certified birth certificate for a birth that occurred in this county, visit the clerk's office in person or submit a notarized mail request. Records have been on file since 1903 when Texas began statewide birth registration.
Haskell County Overview
Haskell County Clerk Office
The Haskell County Clerk is the local registrar for births in the county. The office maintains vital records and issues certified copies to qualified applicants. Haskell County is a small rural county in North Central Texas, west of Abilene. The courthouse in Haskell is the county seat and the place to go for birth record requests.
If you live in Haskell County but were born in another Texas county, the clerk can access those records through the state remote system for births from 1926 onward. For births before 1926 in other counties, contact the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section or the county where the birth occurred.
| Office | Haskell County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
1 Avenue D, Suite 200 Haskell, TX 79521 |
| Phone | (940) 864-2451 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Requesting Haskell County Birth Certificates
In-person requests are processed at the County Clerk's office during business hours. Bring valid photo ID and $23.00 per certified copy. Staff will search the records and issue the certificate at the time of your visit. Order all copies you need at once to avoid a return trip.
For mail-in requests, notarize your application and include a copy of your valid ID. Send a check or money order payable to the Haskell County Clerk. Do not mail cash. Processing by mail takes longer, so plan accordingly if you have a specific deadline.
Texas restricts birth records under 75 years old to qualified applicants under Texas Government Code Section 552.115. These include the person on the record, their parents, siblings, spouse, children, grandparents, legal guardians, and legal representatives with proper documentation. After 75 years, the record becomes public.
Note: Haskell County is a small office. It is a good practice to call ahead before visiting to confirm available services and any specific local requirements for birth record requests.
Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section
If you prefer to order through the state, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section holds all Texas birth records from 1903 to the present. Use the Texas.gov portal to order online. For mail orders, use Form VS-140, the official Texas Birth Certificate Application. Send it to DSHS-VSS, P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. The state fee is $22.00 per copy. Call 888-963-7111 for assistance.
Online orders take about 20-25 business days. Mail orders take 6-8 weeks. Walk-in service at 1100 West 49th Street in Austin is same-day during regular business hours. Military personnel with current deployment orders may qualify for a fee waiver under Texas state law.
The legal requirement to register births in Texas is set out in Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. This chapter covers who files the certificate, when it must be filed, what information it must contain, and how the state maintains the records. Every county clerk in Texas, including Haskell County, operates under these same standards.
Texas Birth Records Information
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics website is the official guide to getting birth certificates from Haskell County and any other Texas county.
The site includes the VS-140 application, ID requirements, fee schedule, processing times, and guidance on all three ordering methods available in Texas.
Nearby Counties
Haskell County is in North Central Texas. These neighboring counties each maintain birth records through their own county clerks.