Montgomery County Birth Records

Montgomery County birth records are kept at the County Clerk's office in Conroe. Certified birth certificates for births in this fast-growing suburban county north of Houston are available from 1903. You can request records in person or by mail through the County Clerk.

Montgomery County Clerk

The Montgomery County Clerk maintains all vital records for births in the county. Montgomery County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas and sits directly north of Harris County. The county seat is Conroe. The clerk's office handles all birth certificate requests for births throughout the county, including The Woodlands, Conroe, and other communities.

Montgomery County birth records go back to 1903. The county has seen tremendous population growth in recent decades, with many people born here or moving from other parts of Texas. Certified birth certificates are commonly needed for passports, school enrollment, legal name changes, and other purposes. The clerk processes these requests at the courthouse in Conroe.

Requesting Montgomery County Birth Records

To get a birth certificate from Montgomery County, visit the County Clerk in Conroe or send a mail request. Include the full name at birth, date and place of birth, both parents' names (mother's maiden name), your relationship to the registrant, a copy of your valid ID, and payment.

Mail requests go to Montgomery County Clerk, 210 W. Davis Street, Conroe, TX 77301. Send a check or money order. Do not send cash. Processing time depends on current volume at the clerk's office.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office also holds Montgomery County birth records from 1926 onward. Order online at dshs.texas.gov or through VitalChek. DSHS Form VS-140 is used for mail applications to Austin. For births before 1926, only the County Clerk has original records.

Texas restricts certified birth record 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.

Montgomery County Birth Record Fees

Certified birth certificates in Montgomery 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 credit and debit cards. Expedited processing at the state level is available for an extra charge. Check dshs.texas.gov for current wait times.

Texas Vital Records System

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

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

For genealogy research, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission at tsl.texas.gov holds historical vital records and indexes. Their Southeast Texas collections can supplement county and state records for Montgomery County births from the early 1900s.

Montgomery County Birth Record Resources

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics page at dshs.texas.gov is the state portal for ordering Montgomery County birth certificates from 1926 onward. It covers ordering methods, eligible applicants, and fee schedules.

The Texas.gov vital records portal provides links to VitalChek and DSHS ordering options for online requests covering Montgomery County births.

Use both state resources when ordering Montgomery County birth records through the state system online or by mail.

Cities in Montgomery County

Conroe is the county seat of Montgomery County. All birth records for the county go through the County Clerk in Conroe.

Other major communities include The Woodlands, Spring, Kingwood, Conroe, Magnolia, Tomball, and Willis. None currently meet the threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County is north of Houston and borders several other counties. Check the county of birth when requesting nearby records.