Search Kleberg County Birth Records
Kleberg County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk in Kingsville. Certified birth certificates for births in this South Texas county are available from 1903. Contact the County Clerk to request records in person or by mail.
Kleberg County Overview
Kleberg County Clerk Office
The Kleberg County Clerk maintains all vital records for the county including birth certificates. The office is in Kingsville. Kleberg County is in South Texas between Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley. Kingsville is the county seat and the largest community in the county.
Birth records for Kleberg County date back to 1903 when Texas established its statewide birth registration system. The county clerk processes requests for certified copies. Applications must come from qualified individuals under Texas law. The clerk can also help with records from other Texas counties through the state remote access system for births from 1926 onward.
| Office | Kleberg County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
700 E. King Avenue Kingsville, TX 78363 |
| Phone | (361) 595-8548 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.kleberg.tx.us |
Requesting Kleberg County Birth Certificates
To get a birth certificate from Kleberg County, visit the County Clerk office in Kingsville or submit a mail request. Include your full name at birth, date of birth, both parents' names (mother's maiden name), your relationship to the person on the record, a copy of your valid ID, and payment for the fee.
Mail requests go to Kleberg County Clerk, 700 E. King Avenue, Kingsville, TX 78363. Send a check or money order. Do not send cash. The clerk will mail back your certified certificate once the request is processed. Allow extra time for mail turnaround.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office in Austin also holds Kleberg County records from 1926 forward. Orders can be placed online at dshs.texas.gov or through VitalChek. For older records before 1926, only the Kleberg County Clerk holds original documents.
Texas limits who can request certified birth records under Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Eligible applicants include the registrant, parents, siblings, grandparents, a spouse, and authorized legal representatives.
Birth Certificate Fees in Kleberg County
The standard fee for a certified birth certificate in Kleberg County is $22 per copy. Additional copies cost $3 each when ordered at the same time. Fees are uniform across Texas and set by state law. The DSHS state office charges the same base fee.
Pay by check or money order for mail requests. In-person visits may accept cash. Online orders through VitalChek or the DSHS portal accept credit and debit cards. Expedited processing at the state level costs extra.
Note: If you need an application form, you can download the Kleberg County birth and death certificate application directly from the county clerk's page at co.kleberg.tx.us.
Kleberg County Clerk Resources
The official Kleberg County Clerk website at co.kleberg.tx.us provides direct access to county clerk information including birth and death certificate application forms and contact details for requesting records.
Use the official county website to download applications and find the most current office hours and fee information before sending your request.
The Vital Records US Directory at vitalrecordsus.com also lists Kleberg County birth record resources and provides guidance on ordering birth certificates from county and state sources.
Both resources can help you navigate the process of getting a certified birth certificate from Kleberg County.
Texas Vital Records System
Texas birth records are managed through both county and state offices. The Kleberg County Clerk keeps original birth records. The DSHS Vital Statistics section in Austin holds records from 1926 forward through its remote access system. For births before 1926, only the county has original documents.
The registration of births in Texas is required by law under Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Hospitals and birth attendants must file registrations within five days. The county clerk becomes the local custodian of those records.
Researchers looking for historical Kleberg County birth records can also check the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Their genealogy holdings include early vital records and indexes. Visit tsl.texas.gov to search their catalog.
Cities in Kleberg County
Kingsville is the county seat and main city in Kleberg County. All birth records for the county are filed at the County Clerk's office in Kingsville.
Other communities in Kleberg County include Ricardo and Riviera. None currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Kleberg County is in South Texas near the Gulf Coast. Check the specific county of birth when requesting nearby records.