Kimble County Birth Records

Kimble County birth records are held by the County Clerk in Junction. The clerk issues certified copies of birth certificates for people born in the county going back to 1903. Records can be requested in person, by mail, or through the Texas DSHS state system.

Kimble County Clerk - Vital Records

Kimble County is a rural Hill Country county in West Texas. The county seat is Junction. The County Clerk there maintains vital records for the county including birth certificates going back to 1903. Junction sits at the confluence of the North and South Llano rivers, and the county is known for its ranching heritage. Despite its small population, the clerk's office handles birth record requests following standard Texas procedures.

For people who cannot easily make it to Junction, mail requests and state online ordering are practical alternatives. For abstract records of births in other Texas counties, the clerk can access the state remote system for births from 1926 onward.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains records for all Texas counties and handles birth certificate requests through mail, walk-in, and online channels.

For Kimble County birth records, the state DSHS office in Austin is a reliable alternative to the county clerk if in-person access to Junction is not practical.

Requesting Kimble County Birth Records

In-person service at the Kimble County Courthouse in Junction is available. Bring your valid ID, fill out the request form at the counter, and pay the fee. Same-day service is typical. Calling ahead before you drive out is a good idea for a county this size.

Mail requests work well for Kimble County given how remote it is. Fill out Form VS-140. Have it notarized. Attach a copy of your valid photo ID. Send a money order or check payable to Kimble County Clerk to the courthouse address. Allow several weeks.

Online orders through Texas.gov are the most convenient option. Orders are typically mailed within 15-25 business days. The state also accepts mail at DSHS-VSS, P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040.

Birth records less than 75 years old are not public in Texas under Texas Government Code Section 552.115. Qualified applicants are the person named, their parents, spouse, children, siblings, grandparents, or legal representatives. Valid ID is always required.

Kimble County Birth Certificate Fees

Certified copies cost $22.00. Each additional copy is $22.00. The same fee applies at the county and state levels. Foster youth, homeless youth, and active military may qualify for fee waivers under Texas Government Code 437.217.

Types of Birth Certificates

Texas issues Long Form (full certified copy, required for passports), Short Form (abstract with current info, accepted for most uses), Heirloom Certificate (decorative, no legal use), and Verification Letters (confirms a record exists). The Long Form is the standard choice for legal and federal purposes. The Short Form works for schools and employment.

Texas Birth Record Legal Framework

Birth registration is required within five days under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Delayed registrations are handled under Texas Administrative Code Rule 181.60. Corrections use Form VS-170. Details at the DSHS amendment page.

The state DSHS in Austin is at 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756 for walk-in service. Mail goes to P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. Online at Texas.gov.

Nearby Counties

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