Lampasas County Birth Records

Lampasas County birth records are kept at the County Clerk's office in Lampasas. Certified birth certificates for births in this Central Texas Hill Country county are available from 1903. Contact the County Clerk for in-person or mail requests.

Lampasas County Clerk

The Lampasas County Clerk is the official keeper of birth records for all births that occurred in Lampasas County. The office is in the city of Lampasas, which shares the same name as the county and serves as the county seat. Staff can look up records and issue certified copies to eligible applicants.

Lampasas County is in Central Texas in the Hill Country, north of Austin and west of Killeen. The county has military connections due to its proximity to Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) in neighboring Bell County. Some residents who live near the county line may have been born on the other side of the border. Always verify the county of birth before making a request.

Requesting Lampasas County Birth Certificates

Birth certificates from Lampasas County can be obtained by visiting the clerk's office in Lampasas or by sending a mail request. Include the full name at birth, date and county of birth, parents' full names (mother's maiden name), your relationship to the person on the record, a copy of your photo ID, and the required fee.

Mail requests go to Lampasas County Clerk, 501 S. Live Oak Street, Lampasas, TX 76550. Send a check or money order. The office will process and mail back the certified certificate. Processing time varies depending on current request volume.

For births from 1926 onward, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office in Austin also holds Lampasas County birth records. Order online at dshs.texas.gov or through VitalChek. Use DSHS Form VS-140 for mail applications. For births before 1926, only the county clerk has original records.

Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192, certified birth certificates can only be issued to eligible applicants: the person named, parents, siblings, grandparents, a spouse, and authorized legal representatives.

Lampasas County Birth Record Fees

Certified birth certificates in Lampasas County cost $22 for the first copy. Additional copies at the same time cost $3 each. These fees are the same at both the county and state levels. Texas law sets these amounts across all counties.

Mail requests require a check or money order. Online orders through the DSHS or VitalChek accept credit and debit cards. Expedited service at the state level is available for an extra fee. Contact the clerk or check the DSHS website for current processing times before you apply.

Texas Vital Records

The Texas DSHS manages birth records for the entire state. The Lampasas County Clerk holds original records. The state holds copies from 1926 onward. For births before 1926, only the county clerk has the original documents.

Birth registration requirements are set by Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Births must be registered within five days. The county clerk is the official local custodian of those records once they are filed.

For historical research, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission holds early vital records and indexes from Central Texas counties including Lampasas. Visit tsl.texas.gov to search their genealogy collections. Some records from the early 1900s are available online or can be accessed in person at the Austin facility.

Birth Records Online Resources

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics page at dshs.texas.gov is the state portal for Lampasas County birth certificates. It covers ordering methods, fees, and who qualifies to request a certified copy.

The Texas.gov vital records portal provides links to ordering options and explains how to get a certified birth certificate from Lampasas County or anywhere in Texas.

Use these state resources when ordering Lampasas County birth records online or by mail through the DSHS system.

Cities in Lampasas County

Lampasas is the county seat and main city in Lampasas County. All birth records for the county are managed through the County Clerk in Lampasas.

Other communities in Lampasas County include Copperas Cove (partially in Coryell County), Kempner, and Lometa. None currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Lampasas County is in Central Texas in the Hill Country region. Check the county of birth when requesting records from nearby areas.