Mills County Birth Records

Mills County birth records are kept at the County Clerk's office in Goldthwaite. Certified birth certificates for births in this Central Texas county are available from 1903. The County Clerk handles in-person and mail requests.

Mills County Clerk

The Mills County Clerk is the official keeper of birth records for all births in Mills County. The office is in Goldthwaite, the county seat. Mills County is a small, rural county in Central Texas situated on the edge of the Hill Country. The clerk handles all birth certificate requests for births throughout the county.

Birth records in Mills County go back to 1903. The county's small size means the clerk's office is modest, and calling ahead before making an in-person visit is wise. Mail requests are often the most practical approach for people who do not live near Goldthwaite. Delayed Birth Certificates are also on file at the clerk's office for births that were registered late.

Getting Mills County Birth Certificates

To request a birth certificate from Mills County, visit the County Clerk in Goldthwaite or mail a written request. Include the full name at birth, date and place of birth, both parents' names, your relationship to the registrant, a copy of your photo ID, and the required fee.

Mail requests go to Mills County Clerk, 500 Broadway Street, Goldthwaite, TX 76844. Send a check or money order. The clerk will mail back the certified certificate once your request is verified. Allow time for mail processing in this rural county.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office in Austin also holds Mills County birth records from 1926 onward. Order online at dshs.texas.gov or through VitalChek. For births before 1926, only the Mills County Clerk has original records.

Texas restricts certified birth certificate access under Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Eligible applicants are the registrant, parents, siblings, grandparents, a spouse, and authorized legal representatives. Valid photo ID is required.

Mills County Birth Certificate Fees

Certified birth certificates in Mills County cost $22 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy at the same time. These fees are set by Texas state law. Both the county clerk and DSHS charge the same base fee.

Mail requests need a check or money order. Online orders through VitalChek or the DSHS portal accept credit and debit cards. Expedited options are available at the state level for an additional fee.

Texas Vital Records System

Texas manages birth records at both county and state levels. The Mills County Clerk holds original records. The DSHS in Austin holds copies from 1926 forward. For births before 1926, only the county has originals.

Birth registration requirements are set by Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. All births in Texas must be registered within five days. The county clerk is the official local custodian once records are filed.

For historical research, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission at tsl.texas.gov holds genealogical records and early vital records indexes from Central Texas counties including Mills County.

Texas Birth Record Resources

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics page at dshs.texas.gov covers how to order Mills County birth certificates through the state system. The page covers eligible applicants, ordering options, and fees.

The Texas.gov vital records portal provides ordering links and guidance for getting Mills County birth certificates through VitalChek and the DSHS system.

Both portals provide access to Mills County birth records through the state system for births from 1926 onward.

Cities in Mills County

Goldthwaite is the county seat and main community in Mills County. All birth records for the county go through the County Clerk in Goldthwaite.

Other communities include Star and Mullin. None meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

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