Randall County Birth Records
Randall County birth records are kept at the County Clerk's office in Canyon. Certified birth certificates for births in this Texas Panhandle county are available from 1903. You can request records in person or by mail through the County Clerk.
Randall County Overview
Randall County Clerk
The Randall County Clerk maintains all vital records for births that occurred in Randall County. The office is in Canyon, the county seat. Randall County is part of the Amarillo metropolitan area and includes the southern portion of the city as well as several suburban communities. The county has grown considerably as Amarillo expanded southward.
Birth records in Randall County go back to 1903. The county clerk holds original records for all births that took place within county boundaries. If you were born in Amarillo, check whether your birth took place in Randall County or Potter County, as Amarillo spans both. The clerk can help you determine which office has your record.
| Office | Randall County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
501 16th Street Canyon, TX 79015 |
| Phone | (806) 468-5505 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | randallcounty.gov |
Requesting Randall County Birth Certificates
To get a birth certificate from Randall County, visit the County Clerk in Canyon or submit 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 the required fee.
Mail requests go to Randall County Clerk, 501 16th Street, Canyon, TX 79015. 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 by current volume.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office in Austin also holds Randall County birth records from 1926 onward. Order online at dshs.texas.gov or through VitalChek. DSHS Form VS-140 is used for mail-in applications. For births before 1926, only the Randall County Clerk has original records.
Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192, certified birth records are limited to eligible applicants: the registrant, parents, siblings, grandparents, a spouse, and authorized legal representatives. Valid photo ID is required.
Randall County Birth Record Fees
Certified birth certificates in Randall 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.
The CDC Where to Write guide at cdc.gov provides additional guidance on where to write for Texas vital records including Randall County. 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 fee.
Randall County Birth Record Resources
The official Randall County Clerk website at randallcounty.gov provides direct access to the county clerk's office information, including contact details and guidance for requesting birth records from Randall County.
Use the official Randall County website to confirm current office hours, fees, and any specific application requirements before sending a request.
The VitalRec.com Texas counties guide at vitalrec.com also lists Randall County birth record ordering information and links to the appropriate county and state resources for getting certified birth certificates.
Both resources can help you navigate the process of requesting a certified birth certificate from Randall County through official channels.
Texas Vital Records System
Texas manages birth records at both the county and state level. The Randall County Clerk holds original records. The DSHS Vital Statistics office in Austin holds copies from 1926 forward through their remote access system. For births before 1926, only the county clerk has originals.
Birth registration is governed by Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. Texas requires birth registration within five days of birth. The county clerk is the official local custodian once records are filed. Amendments and corrections go through the DSHS using Form VS-170.
Genealogy researchers studying Randall County can also check the Texas State Library and Archives Commission at tsl.texas.gov. Their Panhandle collections include early vital records and indexes for Randall County births from the early 1900s.
Cities in Randall County
Canyon is the county seat of Randall County. Amarillo spreads into both Randall County and Potter County. All Randall County birth records go through the County Clerk in Canyon.
Other communities in Randall County include Amarillo (southern portions), Canyon, Lake Tanglewood, and Palisades. None currently meet the threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Randall County is in the Texas Panhandle. Check the county of birth when requesting records from nearby areas, especially if the birth took place in Amarillo.