Find Birth Records in Kendall County

Kendall County birth records are on file at the County Clerk's office in Boerne. The clerk holds certified copies of birth certificates for people born in the county going back to 1903. You can request records in person, by mail, or through the Texas state vital records portal.

Kendall County Clerk - Vital Records

The Kendall County Clerk in Boerne is the local source for birth records in this Hill Country county northwest of San Antonio. Kendall County has grown quickly as part of the San Antonio metro area. The county seat is Boerne. The clerk holds all local birth records from 1903 and issues certified copies to qualified applicants.

For births in other Texas counties, the clerk can access abstract copies through the state remote system going back to 1926. Records from before 1926 in other counties require direct contact with that county or the state DSHS in Austin.

The Vital Records US Directory for Texas lists resources and county contact information for obtaining vital records, including birth certificates from Kendall County.

This type of directory can help identify alternative resources if you are having difficulty reaching the Kendall County Clerk directly.

Requesting Kendall County Birth Records

Going to the courthouse in Boerne is the fastest way. Bring your ID, request the record at the clerk's counter, pay the $22.00 fee, and walk out with your certified copy. Staff can search by name and date of birth.

Mail requests require Form VS-140, notarized, with a copy of your valid ID attached. Send it with your payment to the Kendall County Clerk. Allow several weeks. The state is also available. Order at Texas.gov, or mail to DSHS-VSS, P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040.

Texas limits access to birth records less than 75 years old under Texas Government Code Section 552.115. Qualified applicants are the person named on the record, a parent, spouse, child, sibling, grandparent, or legal representative. Valid ID is required in all cases.

Fees for Kendall County Birth Records

Certified copies cost $22.00 each. This applies at the county and state levels. Third-party services charge extra on top. Foster youth, homeless youth, and active military with deployment orders may qualify for free copies or fee waivers under Texas Government Code 437.217.

Birth Certificate Formats

The Long Form is the most complete and is required for passports. The Short Form is an abstract with current information and works for most everyday uses. The Heirloom Certificate is decorative with no legal standing. The Verification Letter confirms a record exists but is not a certified copy.

Ask the agency requiring the document which format they accept before you apply. The Long Form is the safest choice when you are not sure. For school and employment purposes, the Short Form is typically accepted.

Texas Birth Record Legal Framework

Birth registration in Texas is required within five days under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. The physician or hospital files with the local registrar, who sends it to the county clerk and then to the DSHS. The state has maintained records since 1903.

Delayed registrations for births not filed within the first year are handled under Texas Administrative Code Rule 181.60. Corrections use Form VS-170. Details at the DSHS amendment page.

The state office at 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756 accepts walk-in requests. Mail goes to P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. Online orders at Texas.gov.

Nearby Counties

Kendall County is in the Texas Hill Country. These bordering counties each have their own County Clerk for local birth records.