Search Jasper County Birth Records

Jasper County birth records are on file with the County Clerk in Jasper. The office holds certified copies of birth certificates for people born in the county from 1903 to the present. You can request records in person, by mail, or through the Texas state vital records system.

Jasper County Clerk Office

The Jasper County Clerk's office at 121 N Austin Street in Jasper handles birth record requests for the county. The office maintains records from 1903 to the present and issues certified copies to qualified applicants. Some births prior to 1903 were registered as Delayed Birth Certificates and may also be on file.

To get a birth certificate by mail, you complete the application form along with notarized proof of identification. Include a copy of your valid driver's license along with a check or money order payable to Jasper County Clerk. You may also write your request on a plain sheet of paper, but your signature must be notarized. Include the full name on the birth record, date and place of birth, both parents' names, your name, address, phone number, your relationship to the person on the record, and a copy of valid ID.

The Official Jasper County Clerk website lists the services available from the clerk's office, including how to request birth certificates.

The website outlines the documents you need to include and the mailing address for mail requests sent to the Jasper County Clerk.

The Jasper County FAQ page answers common questions about county services including birth certificate requests.

Reviewing the FAQ before submitting your request can save time and help ensure you include all required documents.

How to Request Jasper County Birth Certificates

You can go to the Jasper County Clerk in person at 121 N Austin Street, Room 103. That is the fastest way to get a certified copy. Bring your ID, fill out the request at the counter, and pay. Staff will look up the record and print your copy.

Mail requests work too. Fill out the application and have your signature notarized. Include a photocopy of your driver's license or other valid ID. Make your check or money order payable to Jasper County Clerk. Send everything to P.O. Box 2070, Jasper, TX 75951. Mail takes longer than in-person, often several weeks.

For births in other Texas counties, the Jasper County Clerk can pull abstract certificates through the state remote system going back to 1926. Anyone needing a birth certificate from before 1926 must contact the county where the birth occurred. The remote system does not cover Delayed Birth Certificates. For births from another county before 1926, contact the Texas DSHS at dshs.texas.gov.

Qualified applicants under Texas law are the person named on the record, a parent, spouse, child, sibling, grandparent, or a legal representative. All applicants must provide valid photo identification. Under Texas Government Code Section 552.115, birth records less than 75 years old are not public information.

Jasper County Birth Record Fees

The fee for a certified copy of a birth certificate in Texas is $22.00. That applies to the county and state levels. Each additional copy costs $22.00. Third-party ordering services charge extra fees on top of the state fee.

Certain people can get copies at no charge. Foster youth and homeless youth may get a free certified copy under state law. Active military with deployment orders may be exempt under Texas Government Code 437.217. Ask the clerk's office about these before submitting your request.

Types of Birth Certificates in Jasper County

The Long Form Birth Certificate is a full certified copy of the original record. It shows any changes made to the record over time and is needed for passports and certain federal or legal purposes. The Short Form is an abstract of current information. It is accepted for school enrollment, employment verification, and most state agencies.

Delayed Birth Certificates in Jasper County were filed for people whose births were not registered within the first year. These are on file at the clerk's office. Some births before 1903 were also registered as Delayed Birth Certificates. They cannot be accessed through the state remote system, so you must request them directly from the Jasper County Clerk.

A Verification Letter confirms that a birth is on file. It shows the name, date of birth, and county, but it is not a certified copy and cannot substitute for one in most legal situations.

State Vital Records Resources

Texas birth registration is required under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Births must be registered within five days. The physician, midwife, or hospital files with the local registrar. The record then moves to the county clerk and then to the state.

To correct a birth certificate, use Form VS-170 from the Texas DSHS amendment page. Fees for corrections run $15 to $25. Delayed birth registration is handled under Texas Administrative Code Rule 181.60.

The state office in Austin accepts walk-in requests at 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. Online orders go through Texas.gov, with delivery in 15-25 business days.

Nearby Counties

Jasper County is in deep East Texas. These nearby counties each have a County Clerk that handles local birth records.