Galveston County Health District
9850-A Emmett F. Lowry Expwy., Suite A102, Texas City, Texas, 77591
Contact & location
- Address
- 9850-A Emmett F. Lowry Expwy., Suite A102, Texas City, Texas, 77591
- Mail-in address
- GCHD – VITALSP.O. BOX 939, La Marque, Texas, 77568
- Records for
- Galveston County, Texas
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Texas state records
Galveston 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 - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| 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 |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Galveston County Health District’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 . 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 La Marque. 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
★★★★★3.7 (57)- ★★★★★A MGoogle
I came here one day during the week the clerk was very nice and professional and fast. I was out of there in about 10 or 15 minutes
- ★★★★★sandra chavezGoogle
I went to get a birth certificate, it was quick and the staff was very attentive and respectful! You don't need an appointment and it took me about 10 minutes to get it.
- ★★★★★Humberto CruzGoogle
Generally, most of us complain about the poor service in government offices, Lindsey, the person who helped me made the procedure I carried out today extremely easy, and her service was spectacular, kind, friendly, respectful, outstanding.! I'm leaving this place impressed by the service and attention.!! 5 Stars.
- ★★★★★David RoyeGoogle
Went to fight TAXES, very nice office, staff we met were extremely friendly, everything went great.
- ★★★★★Chip DentonGoogle
I am disabled and i have to stay standing up to fill out information on the tablet against the wall. That’s ridiculous just because people don’t want to do paperwork. now my foot hurts so much thanks And no thanks.