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Cameron County Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Cameron County, Texas: 4 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 4
- Offices
- Texas
- State
- $22.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 5–6 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Cameron County birth certificate
Cameron County birth and death records are issued under Texas state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:
- Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
- In person — at a Cameron County office listed below.
- By mail — to the Texas state vital records office.
- Fee
- $22
- Processing
- 25-30 business days
- Who can request
- Children, Grandparents, Legal Guardian, Legal Representative, Parents, Person on Record
- ID required
- Advance Parole, B1/B2 Visa Border Crossing Card, Driver's License, Federal ID
Offices in Cameron County
- Cameron County ClerkCameron County Admin. Bldg. 835 East Levee Street (3rd Floor), Brownsville, Texas · 956-544-0817
- Cameron County Public Health1390 W. Expressway 83, San Benito, Texas · 956 247-3685
- Harlingen Vital Statistics502 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, Texas · (956) 216-5140
- Public Health Department601 Sesame Dr, Harlingen, Texas · (956) 423-0130
Cities in Cameron County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
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