Hill County Birth Records

Hill County birth records are on file at the County Clerk's office in Hillsboro. Certified birth certificates are available for births that occurred in this Central Texas county. You can visit in person or submit a mail request. Records have been maintained since 1903 when Texas started statewide registration.

Hill County Clerk

The Hill County Clerk in Hillsboro is the local registrar for birth records. The office maintains vital records and issues certified copies to qualified applicants. Hill County is located between Waco and Dallas along I-35, with Hillsboro as the county seat. The clerk's office handles requests for the entire county.

For residents who were born in another Texas county, the Hill County Clerk can access those records through the state remote system for births from 1926 onward. For pre-1926 records from other counties, contact the Texas DSHS or the county where the birth occurred. The remote system provides a short form abstract for out-of-county births, which works for most uses but not passport applications.

Requesting Hill County Birth Records

To request a birth certificate in person, bring a valid photo ID and $23.00 per copy to the County Clerk's office. Staff can look up the record and issue a certified copy during your visit. Order all copies you need at once since each one costs $23.00 regardless of when ordered.

For mail requests, notarize the application and include a copy of your photo ID. Send a check or money order payable to the Hill County Clerk. Do not mail cash. Mail your application to the Hillsboro address. Include your contact information in case the office needs to follow up.

Texas birth records less than 75 years old are restricted under Texas Government Code Section 552.115. Only qualified applicants may request them. These include the person on the record, their parents, siblings, spouse, children, grandparents, legal guardians, and legal representatives. Records 75 years or older are public information.

Texas DSHS Vital Statistics

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section in Austin holds all Texas birth records from 1903 onward. You can order online through Texas.gov or mail Form VS-140, the Texas Birth Certificate Application, to P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. State fees are $22.00 per copy. Phone: 888-963-7111.

Online orders take 20-25 business days. Mail orders take 6-8 weeks. Walk-in service at 1100 West 49th Street in Austin is same-day. The state also handles corrections through Form VS-170 and delayed registrations under Texas Administrative Code Rule 181.60.

The legal framework for birth records in Texas comes from Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. This law requires births to be registered within five days, sets the content requirements for birth certificates, and establishes the responsibilities of local registrars throughout the state. Hill County operates under the same legal requirements as all 254 Texas counties.

Texas Vital Records System

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics website is the official source for information about getting a birth certificate from Hill County or any other Texas county.

The site provides the VS-140 application, fee schedule, processing times, acceptable ID list, and guidance on all ordering methods available to qualified applicants.

Nearby Counties

Hill County is in Central Texas along I-35 between Waco and Dallas. These neighboring counties each have their own county clerk handling vital records.