Ellis County Clerk
109 S. Jackson St, Waxahachie, Texas, 75165
Contact & location
- Address
- 109 S. Jackson St, Waxahachie, Texas, 75165
- Mail-in address
- Ellis County ClerkP.O. Box 250, Waxahachie, Texas, 75168
- Records for
- Ellis County, Texas
- Phone
- (972) 825-5070
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Texas state records
Ellis 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 | $7.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Ellis County Clerk’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 Waxahachie. 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
★★★★★3.8 (51)- ★★★★★Mach DuckGoogle
Your website is terrible. You took my email to a box and removed it. I just want to know how to get a will. Not sign up for a MLM.
- ★★★★★Rob WeirGoogle
They require you to call for an appointment, but don't answer the phone when you do. Great, I'll just leave a message, as requested. No callback though. And I'm required to pay $35 per application for their "service", if and when I'm ever able to get an appointment?
- ★★★★★Rebekah MGoogle
My husband and I went to this office to apply for our marriage license, and were pleasantly surprised at the kindness and professionalism by everyone at this office! From the security officers at the entrance, to the clerk at the front desk, and especially Cassie who helped us file for our license, we were touched to have that special moment of applying for our marriage be so smooth and joyful. Thank you all for what you are doing to change the stereotype of government agencies into a positive experience!
- ★★★★★Tremayne MylesGoogle
Had a passport appointment today. The ladies in the passport department were very nice, courteous, and patient. They made the process seamless and quick. We were early and rather than making us wait they also started our appointment early. We appreciate them for their hard work and dedication.
- ★★★★★Jade RGoogle
Have attended more than once for different services. Birth certificates can be obtained here easily without an appointment, and family courts are located upstairs. A parking garage is nearby with free parking.