Mitchell County Birth Records

Mitchell County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk in Colorado City. Certified birth certificates for births in this West Texas county are available from 1903. Requests can be made in person at the courthouse or by mail.

Mitchell County Clerk

The Mitchell County Clerk is the official keeper of birth records for all births that occurred in Mitchell County. The office is in Colorado City, the county seat. Colorado City sits along I-20 in West Texas. The clerk handles birth certificate requests for all communities within the county.

Mitchell County birth records date back to 1903 when Texas established statewide registration. Delayed Birth Certificates for births registered late are also held by the county clerk. Staff can search records and provide certified copies to qualified applicants. In-person visits during office hours are welcome, but mail requests work just as well.

Requesting Mitchell County Birth Certificates

To get a birth certificate from Mitchell County, visit the County Clerk in Colorado City 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 ID, and the required payment.

Mail requests go to Mitchell County Clerk, 349 Oak Street, Colorado City, TX 79512. Include a check or money order. Do not send cash. The clerk will process your request and mail back the certified certificate. Processing times vary.

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

Under Health and Safety Code Chapter 192, certified birth certificates are limited to eligible applicants: the registrant, parents, siblings, grandparents, a spouse, and authorized legal representatives. Photo ID is required.

Birth Certificate Fees

Certified birth certificates in Mitchell County cost $22 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy at the same time. Texas state law sets these fees. Both the county clerk and DSHS charge the same base amount.

Pay by check or money order for mail requests. Online orders through VitalChek or DSHS accept cards. Expedited processing at the state level costs extra. Check the DSHS website for current processing times before applying.

Texas Birth Records

Texas maintains birth records at both the county and state level. The Mitchell County Clerk holds original records. The DSHS in Austin holds copies from 1926 forward. For births before 1926, only the county clerk has original documents.

Birth registration is governed by Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. All Texas births must be registered within five days. Once filed, the county clerk is the official local custodian. Corrections to birth certificates go through DSHS using Form VS-170.

Historical research involving Mitchell County births can also be supplemented through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission at tsl.texas.gov. Their collections include early vital records and indexes for West Texas counties.

Mitchell County Birth Records Online

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics section at dshs.texas.gov is the state portal for ordering Mitchell County birth certificates. The page covers eligible applicants, ordering options, and fee information.

The Texas.gov vital records portal links to DSHS ordering options and VitalChek for online requests covering Mitchell County births from 1926 onward.

Both state portals are useful starting points for Mitchell County birth record requests made online or by mail.

Cities in Mitchell County

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

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

Nearby Counties

Mitchell County is in West Texas. Check the county of birth when requesting records from nearby areas.