Search Scurry County Birth Records

Scurry County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk in Snyder, Texas, where the office serves as the local registrar for all births in the county. Certified copies of birth certificates are available to qualified applicants, and a free genealogy records search is available for historical birth and death records. You can request records in person or by mail.

Scurry County Clerk

The Scurry County Clerk handles all vital records in the county including birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses. The office is in Snyder and serves as the local registrar under Texas law. Birth records go back to 1903. The Clerk stores original filings from hospitals, doctors, and midwives and provides certified copies to qualified applicants.

A free genealogy records search is available at the Scurry County Clerk's office for historical birth and death records. This can be a useful starting point if you are not sure whether a record exists. If you are looking for more recent records, you will need to meet the eligibility requirements under Texas law before you can get a certified copy.

Requesting Scurry County Birth Certificates

You can request a Scurry County birth certificate in person at the courthouse in Snyder or by mail. Walk-in requests are usually handled the same day. Bring valid photo ID and the $23.00 fee. The Clerk can search by name and date to find your record quickly.

For mail requests, include the full name on the record, the date of birth, the city or county of birth, both parents' names if known, your full name and mailing address, your relationship to the person on the record, and a copy of your photo ID. Get your signature notarized. Send a check or money order for $23.00 payable to the Scurry County Clerk to 1806 25th St., Ste. 300, Snyder, TX 79549.

Texas also has a statewide ordering system. Use the Texas.gov portal or contact the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section directly. State copies cost $22.00 and typically take 20-25 business days to deliver when ordered online.

Genealogy Records Search

Scurry County offers a free genealogy records search that includes birth and death records. This can help researchers identify whether a record exists before committing to a formal request. A free recorded document search is also available for deeds, mortgages, and judgments, which can be helpful when tracing family histories through property records alongside vital records.

For older records, the Texas State Library at guides.loc.gov provides guidance on finding historical vital records in Texas counties. Birth records in Texas go back to 1903 at the county level, with some counties having earlier records. Records older than 75 years are public and accessible by anyone.

Delayed birth registrations from roughly 1939-1975 may also exist for Scurry County residents born before 1903 or whose births were never registered. These records were often filed for Social Security or inheritance purposes and are now held by both the county and state archives.

Who Can Access Scurry County Birth Records

Under Texas Government Code Section 552.115, birth records are restricted for 75 years. This applies to all Scurry County birth records from 1903 to the present. After 75 years, records become public. Qualified applicants include the registrant, parents, siblings, children, spouse, grandparents, legal guardian, and authorized representatives. All requesters must provide valid government photo ID.

Legal basis for birth record registration and access is found in Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. This statute sets out who must file birth certificates and what information must be included. For corrections to birth records, Form VS-170 is used, with more details at the DSHS amendments page.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains records for all Texas counties including Scurry County, with birth records accessible from 1926 through the state remote access system.

Both the Scurry County Clerk and the state DSHS office can process requests for certified copies of Scurry County birth certificates.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Scurry County in West Texas. Check the correct county for any birth that occurred near county lines.