Find Birth Records in Uvalde County

Uvalde County birth records are held by the County Clerk and, for births within city limits, the City of Uvalde also maintains vital records. You can request certified birth certificates in person or by mail from either office depending on where the birth occurred.

Uvalde County Clerk

The Uvalde County Clerk is the primary office for birth records covering the entire county. The Clerk is located at Courthouse Plaza in downtown Uvalde. Any birth that occurred outside of the city limits must be requested from the County Clerk. The office handles certified copies of birth and death certificates along with other vital records.

The City of Uvalde also has its own vital records office for births that happened within city limits. That office is run by the City and can issue certified copies of birth records for city residents. If you are not sure which office to contact, start with the County Clerk.

How to Request Uvalde County Birth Records

For births that occurred outside the City of Uvalde, go to the County Clerk at Courthouse Plaza. Bring your valid photo ID and the completed application. You can also mail your request. Mail applications must be notarized and include a copy of your ID along with a cashier's check or money order.

For births within Uvalde city limits, the City of Uvalde Vital Records office at uvaldetx.gov can assist. That office handles its own records separately from the County Clerk. Contact the city office to confirm hours and payment options.

You can also request through the state. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section in Austin has records for all Texas births. Download Form VS-140 from dshs.texas.gov and mail it in, or use the online portal at texas.gov. State mail orders take 6 to 8 weeks. Online orders take 20 to 25 business days.

Under Texas Government Code Section 552.115, birth records are restricted for 75 years. Only qualified applicants, including the registrant, parents, and immediate family, can access them during this time.

Fees for Uvalde County Birth Certificates

Certified copies of birth certificates in Uvalde County cost $23.00 each. The Texas DSHS charges $22.00 per copy. Fees at the City of Uvalde Vital Records office may differ, so call to confirm before you go.

For mail requests to the County Clerk, payment must be a cashier's check or money order. Do not send personal checks. In person, most county offices accept cash and sometimes credit cards, but check in advance.

Note: Fee amounts can change. Contact the Uvalde County Clerk at (830) 278-6614 or visit the DSHS website to confirm current fees before sending payment.

Birth Registration in Uvalde County

All births in Texas must be registered within five days under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192. The doctor, midwife, or hospital administrator attending the birth files the certificate with the local registrar. For births in Uvalde County outside city limits, the registrar is the County Clerk. For births inside Uvalde city limits, the City also serves as a local registrar.

Once filed at the local level, a copy goes to the Texas DSHS office in Austin. That means records exist both at the county or city level and at the state level. You can request a certified copy from either. However, for very old records or cases where a birth was missed at the state level, the local office is the best place to start.

If a birth in Uvalde County was not registered at the time, Texas allows delayed birth certificate filings. The DSHS handles these. Visit dshs.texas.gov for the requirements and forms needed to file a delayed certificate.

What Uvalde County Birth Records Show

A certified birth certificate from Uvalde County shows the essential facts about a birth. This includes the child's full name, date and location of birth, and both parents' names. The long form is a copy of the original record and is used for passports, name changes, and legal proceedings. The short form is an abstract of current information and is fine for school enrollment, employment, and similar uses.

Standard items on a Texas birth certificate include:

• Child's full legal name at birth
• Date, time, and place of birth
• Sex and race of the child
• Full names of both parents
• Mother's maiden name
• Attending physician or midwife's name
• Filing date and certificate number

The parents' Social Security numbers are held at the state level and are not included in the legal copy that is released to applicants.

Texas Vital Statistics Office

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section is the statewide keeper of all Texas birth records including those from Uvalde County. Their office processes both mail-in and walk-in requests.

The DSHS site provides the downloadable application form VS-140, acceptable ID lists, current fees, and processing time estimates for all Texas birth certificate requests.

DSHS provides detailed information on who qualifies to receive birth records and how to submit applications for Texas births, including those from Uvalde County.

Legal Aid and Resources

If you need help with a vital records issue in Uvalde County, several resources are available. Lone Star Legal Aid and other Texas legal aid groups provide help to residents who qualify based on income. Call (800) 733-8394 or visit lonestarlegal.org.

The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service is at (800) 252-9690. Find attorneys at texasbar.com. Self-help guides and official forms are at texaslawhelp.org. For birth certificate corrections, the amendment form VS-170 is at dshs.texas.gov.

Cities in Uvalde County

Uvalde is the county seat and the largest city in Uvalde County. For births within city limits, the City of Uvalde Vital Records office may hold records in addition to the County Clerk. All other Uvalde County births are handled exclusively by the County Clerk.

No cities in Uvalde County currently exceed the population threshold for individual city pages.

Nearby Counties

Uvalde County is in South Texas along the edge of the Hill Country and the brush country. Nearby counties include: