Costs and Fees
The costs and fees for vital records are non-refundable and non-transferable, even if the record is not found or is identified incorrectly.
Note: For in-person orders at DSHS in Austin, payment made by credit card requires a $2.25 processing fee.
BIRTH RECORD FEES DEATH RECORD FEES / MARRIAGE/DIVORCE RECORD FEES / EXPEDITED FEES
Birth Records
Birth Record Orders
| Type of Birth Record Request | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified Long Form (e.g., for U.S. Passports) | $22.00 |
| Certified Short Form (e.g., for school registration) | $22.00 |
| For Military Personnel ( Texas Government Code 437.217) *Letter from unit commander required |
FEE WAIVED |
| For Homeless Youth ( Texas Health and Safety Code 191.0049) *documentation required |
FEE WAIVED |
| Certificate for Election Identification | FEE WAIVED |
| Birth Verification (not a certified copy) | $22.00 |
| Heirloom (official record for display) | $60.00 |
| Non-Certified Copy of Original Birth Certificate (Adult Adoptees Only) | $10.00 |
By default, all record requests are returned via USPS First Class mail at no cost. For the fees associated with expedited orders, see the Expedited Processing and Shipping section below.
Birth Record Amendments
For more information on changing or correcting a birth record, see the Requirements for Changing Vital Records.
| Type of Birth Record Amendment Request | Cost |
|---|---|
| Correction to Birth Certificate – to add/remove/replace a parent and seal old record | $25.00 |
| Correction to Birth Certificate – all other changes | $15.00 |
| New, Certified Copy of Corrected Birth Record | $22.00 |
By default, all record requests are returned via USPS First Class mail at no cost. For the fees associated with expedited orders, see the Expedited Processing and Shipping section below.
New Birth Certificate Based on Adoption
For more information on amending a birth record based to adoption, see the Updating a Birth Record Based to Adoption page.
| Fees for New Birth Certificate Based on Adoption | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1. New Certificate Filing Fee | $25.00 |
| 2. New, Certified Copy of Corrected Birth Record | $22.00 |
| 3. Central Adoption Registry (CAR) Fee* *Only required for adoption decrees granted in Texas. |
$15.00* |
| TOTAL: | $62.00 |
By default, all record requests are returned via USPS First Class mail at no cost. For the fees associated with expedited orders, see the Expedited Processing and Shipping section below.
Delayed Birth Registration
See the Delayed Birth Registration page for complete instructions, including supporting documentation requirements.
| Delayed Birth Registration Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Delayed Birth Certificate Filing Fee | $25.00 |
| Certified Copy of Delayed Birth Certificate(when submitting "Not Found" letter)* | $ 0.00 |
| TOTAL: | $25.00 |
*Must have applied, submitted fee(s) for, and received a "Not Found" letter a birth certificate. Additional fee of $22.00 will be applied if "Not Found" letter is not resubmitted with delayed birth registration packet.
Death Records
Death Record Orders
| Type of Death Record Request | Cost |
|---|---|
| First Death Certificate | $20.00 |
| Each Additional Death Certificate order at the same time | $3.00 |
| Death Verification | $20.00 |
By default, all record requests are returned via USPS First Class mail at no cost. For the fees associated with expedited orders, see the Expedited Processing and Shipping section below.
Death Record Amendments
For more information on changing or correcting a death record, see the Requirements for Changing Vital Records.
| Type of Death Record Amendment Request | Cost |
|---|---|
| Correction to Death Certificate | $15.00 |
| First Certified Copy of Corrected Death Record | $20.00 |
| Additional Certified Copies of Corrected Death Record (ordered at the same time) | $3.00 |
By default, all record requests are returned via USPS First Class mail at no cost. For the fees associated with expedited orders, see the Expedited Processing and Shipping section below.
Marriage/Divorce Records
Verification Letter Costs
| Verification Type | Years Available | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Years Available | $20 per verification |
| Divorce/Annulment | Years Available | $20 per verification |
By default, all record requests are returned via USPS First Class mail at no cost. For the fees associated with expedited orders, see the Expedited Processing and Shipping section below.
Marriage Application Indexes Costs
| Years Available | Available on the Web | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1966-2011 | Downloadable Indexes | $10 for first year $5 for each additional year ordered at the same time |
Report of Divorce/Annulment Indexes Costs
| Years Available | Available on the Web | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1966-2011 | Downloadable Indexes | $10 for first year $5 for each additional year ordered at the same time |
Expedited Processing and Shipping
To request EXPEDITED service, you must:
- Send your complete application packet (including the application with a notary seal, any required supporting documentation, and payment for your application) through an overnight mail service, such as FEDEX, LoneStar, or UPS;
- Send the order to the Expedited Processing Mailing Address;
- Select and provide payment for one of the expedited return shipping methods:
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Expedited Return Shipping Method Cost EXPEDITED – Overnight Mail (shipping within USA ONLY) $16.00 EXPEDITED – USPS Express Mail (shipping overnight to PO Box ONLY) $22.95 - Provide expedited processing fee*:
Expedited Processing Fee Cost Expedited Processing Fee $5.00 *You can request overnight return shipping without an expedited processing; however, if expedited processing is selected, expedited return shipping is required.