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Harris County Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Harris County, Texas: 5 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 5
- Offices
- Texas
- State
- $22.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 5–6 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Harris County birth certificate
Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris County
- Harris County ClerkHarris County Civil Courthouse 201 Caroline, Suite 310, Houston, Texas · (713) 274-8600
- Harris County Public Health2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas · (713) 439-6000
- Harris Probate Court Records201 Caroline St #800, Houston, Texas · (713) 274-8600
- Houston Health Department8000 N Stadium Dr, Houston, Texas · (832) 393-4220
- Pasadena Vital Statistics1149 Ellsworth Dr, Pasadena, Texas · (713) 475-5593
Cities in Harris 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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