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Houston County Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Houston 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 Houston County birth certificate
Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County
- Hedwig Village Health Department955 Piney Point Road, Houston, Texas · 713-465-6009
- Houston County ClerkHouston County Courthouse 401 East Houston Avenue, First Floor, Crockett, Texas · 936-544-3255
- Houston Health Department Bureau of Vital Statistics8000 North Stadium Drive, Houston, Texas · 832-393-4220
- Texas Department of Health/Regions 6 and 5 South5425 Polk St Ste 420, Houston, Texas · 713-767-3000
Cities in Houston 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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