Bell County Clerk's Office
Justice Courts Complex 1201 Huey Road, Belton, Texas, 76513
Contact & location
- Address
- Justice Courts Complex 1201 Huey Road, Belton, Texas, 76513
- Mail-in address
- Bell County Clerk, Attn: Vital Records DepartmentP.O. Box 480, Belton, Texas, 76513
- Records for
- Bell County, Texas
- Phone
- (254)933-5165
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Texas state records
Bell County follows Texas’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $22.00
- Texas birth certificate fee
- 5–6 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 31,290,831
- Texas population
This office charges $23.00 — $1.00 more than the Texas fee.
See full Texas requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $23.00 | 5–6 weeksTexas estimate |
| Death Certificate | $21.00 | 5–6 weeksTexas estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $3.00 | 6–8 weeksTexas estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Bell County Clerk's Office ’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Belton. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★3.5 (62)- ★★★★★Pamela AkinsGoogle
The office are clean and also provide a historical look back at Bell county
- ★★★★★LISA LAGASSEGoogle
Had to look up some old documents. Everyone I met with in my search was kind and professional.
- ★★★★★erlamond payneGoogle
They really try to help everyone. I know it can be challenging at times. But they do their best.
- ★★★★★Freedom RoseGoogle
Much better experience lately. But a 4 only because I wonder sometimes if the clerk is in some kind of mood when she " can't give you advice like lawyer" when the question is not a question only a lawyer can give the answer to, but literally court rules plainly state what I can ask and they can and SHOULD be able to answer... And if it was once , twice, same gal, well that's a one gal, needs more experience.... But it's not just one. And ...not consistent with each one , I get a little discouraged when I can't get a straight answer one day , and a whole other visit I get a clerk attempting to answer , careful not to go over boundaries that would take a lawyer to fill. Either the sugar or salt u bring can catch u an attitude , and zero assistance pro se, or u catch someone on a good day and pour on the sugar. I learned to go in with sugar sprinkles all over me. .. they then love to assist you and answer any questions you have to the best of their ability or to the best of their capability as the clerk not the lawyer.
- ★★★★★Mr. No Tengo DineroGoogle
I had a great experience at the Bell County Clerk’s Office. This is where my wife and I went to get our marriage certificate, and honestly, the whole process was much smoother than I expected. From the moment we walked in, the staff were friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful. They guided us through the paperwork clearly, answered our questions patiently, and made sure everything was filled out correctly. What really impressed me was how efficiently they handled everything—our documents were processed quickly, and we received the final certificate right away without any unnecessary waiting. The office itself was well-organized, and the system they use keeps things moving smoothly. For something that’s usually considered stressful or tedious, they made the experience easy and pleasant. Big thanks to the team there for making an important day even better!