Stonewall County Birth Records

Stonewall County birth records are on file with the County Clerk in Aspermont, Texas. The Clerk maintains vital records including birth certificates for all births that occurred in the county from 1903. Certified copies are available to qualified applicants in person or by mail. Texas law restricts access to recent birth records to those who can demonstrate they are qualified under the statute.

Stonewall County Clerk

The Stonewall County Clerk serves as the local registrar for all vital records in the county. The office is located in Aspermont, the county seat. Birth records are maintained from 1903 onward. The Clerk also handles death records, marriage licenses, and other county legal documents. As one of Texas's smaller and more rural counties, the clerk's office is the main resource for vital records in this area.

Birth certificates are $23.00 each. The Clerk accepts in-person visits and mail requests. It is worth calling ahead if you plan to visit, since small county offices can occasionally have limited staffing. If you need a Stonewall County birth record but prefer not to deal directly with the small local office, the Texas DSHS state system is also a reliable option.

Getting a Stonewall County Birth Certificate

For in-person requests, visit the Stonewall County Courthouse in Aspermont. Bring valid photo ID, know the name and date of birth on the record, and pay the $23.00 fee at the time of request. The clerk will look up the record and issue your certified copy the same day if it is on file.

Mail requests are accepted. Write a clear, detailed request covering the full name on the birth record, the date of birth, both parents' names as listed, your name and mailing address, and your relationship to the person on the record. Notarize your signature. Include a photocopy of your valid ID. Send a check or money order for $23.00 to the Stonewall County Clerk in Aspermont, TX.

The Texas state system is another way to get any Texas birth certificate, including those from Stonewall County. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section handles all state-level orders. Online ordering is at Texas.gov for $22.00 per copy, with delivery in about 20-25 business days.

Access Rules for Stonewall County Birth Records

Under Texas Government Code Section 552.115, Texas birth records are restricted for 75 years. Only qualified applicants can receive certified copies of recent records. This 75-year restriction applies to all Stonewall County birth records. After 75 years, the records are open to the public.

Qualified applicants include the registrant, their parents, siblings, children, spouse, grandparents, legal guardians, and legal representatives. Government agencies with a direct need also qualify. All requesters must provide valid photo ID. Mail requests also need a notarized signature.

The legal framework for birth registration is in Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. For correcting information on a birth record, use Form VS-170 from the DSHS website.

Texas Vital Records State System

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains birth records for all 254 Texas counties including Stonewall County. This is a good option when you cannot visit the county clerk in Aspermont or prefer the convenience of online ordering. The state remote access system used by county clerks statewide covers births from 1926 forward. For records before 1926, you must contact the Stonewall County Clerk directly.

Walk-in service is available at the state DSHS office in Austin. Mail orders take 6-8 weeks. Online orders through Texas.gov take 20-25 business days. The application form is Form VS-140, available on the DSHS website. All certificate types are available: long form, short form, heirloom, and verification letter.

For historical birth records research for Stonewall County, consult the Texas State Library's guide at guides.loc.gov.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains state copies of all Texas birth records including those from Stonewall County, making state ordering a good option for this rural area.

State records from 1926 onward can be accessed through the DSHS, with pre-1926 records available only from the Stonewall County Clerk.

Nearby Counties

These counties are adjacent to Stonewall County in West Texas.