Find Birth Records in Wilson County

Wilson County birth records are maintained by the County Clerk in Floresville, Texas. The office issues certified copies of birth certificates for births that occurred within this South Central Texas county, located just southeast of San Antonio.

Wilson County Clerk Office

The Wilson County Clerk's office is located in Floresville, the county seat. Mailing address: P.O. Box 188, Floresville, TX 78114. Phone: (830) 395-7380. Fax: (830) 393-3725. Email: rprusk@wilsoncountytx.gov. The office maintains birth records, death records, marriage licenses, property records, and court filings for Wilson County.

Wilson County sits to the southeast of San Antonio and has grown significantly as part of the greater San Antonio metro area. The county clerk handles vital records for all births and deaths occurring within the county, following the standard Texas requirements. Birth records go back to 1903.

How to Request a Wilson County Birth Certificate

To get a certified birth certificate from Wilson County, visit the clerk in Floresville or send a mail request. For in-person visits, bring a government-issued photo ID and $23.00. The clerk will look up the record and issue a certified copy while you are there.

For mail requests, use the completed application form, attach a notarized copy of your photo ID, and include a cashier's check or money order for $23.00 made payable to the Wilson County Clerk. Mail to P.O. Box 188, Floresville, TX 78114. Personal checks are not accepted for vital records sent by mail.

Birth records under 75 years old are restricted to qualified applicants: the person named on the record, their parents, siblings, children, grandparents, legal guardians, and authorized representatives. Birth records older than 75 years are public. Death records become public after 25 years.

Note: The Texas DSHS also holds Wilson County birth records. You can call DSHS at (888) 963-7111 or order through VitalChek if you prefer the state system or cannot visit Floresville in person.

Wilson County Birth Certificate Information

A certified Wilson County birth certificate shows the child's full legal name, date of birth, place of birth, and the parents' names as registered at the time of birth. It is a legal document that proves identity and citizenship for a wide range of official uses.

Birth records in Texas are confidential for 75 years. Once 75 years have passed from the birth date, the record becomes public. This means Wilson County birth records from before 1951 are now open to any researcher. Death records become public after 25 years, so death records from before 2001 are now accessible as well.

Wilson County has grown quickly in recent decades as part of the San Antonio metropolitan area. Many families have roots in this county going back through the 20th century. The clerk's office holds the local records, and the Texas DSHS holds the state-level copies. Both can issue valid certified copies to qualified applicants.

Additional Resources for Wilson County Births

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Unit in Austin holds copies of all Texas birth records from 1903. If you prefer to use the state system rather than contacting the Wilson County Clerk, you can request records from DSHS by mail or online through VitalChek.

Texas birth record regulations under Health and Safety Code Chapter 192 apply uniformly to all county clerks including Wilson County. The county clerk is the local registrar. Both county and state can issue certified copies that are fully valid for all legal purposes.

The Texas Department of State Health Services provides birth record access for all Texas counties including Wilson County through its Austin office and the VitalChek online ordering system.

Nearby Counties

Wilson County is in South Central Texas, southeast of San Antonio. These neighboring counties each maintain birth records through their own county clerk offices.